He was the Word, that spake it: He took the bread and brake it; And what that Word did make it, I do believe and take it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes faith in the consecrated bread through the power of the Word.
- In plain terms
- I believe the bread becomes holy because God said so.
- What can you take from it?
- Faith accepts spiritual transformation by word.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know truth?
- What requires faith?
Another view
It relies on specific theological claims.
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