The Gospel of John: Come and See the Holy One

Sunday we’re going to consider Peter’s statement, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” (6:68) This profession of faith stands in direct contrast to Jesus’ followers who turned away from him. It also stands against the unbelief of Judas who would betray Jesus.

Peter’s profession also addresses a controversy in the text regarding eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Jesus. The Roman Catholic church has held and taught that the elements of communion transform into the body and blood of Christ (transubstantiation). The bread and wine taste the same but are transformed, in line with Jesus’ words. This teaching undermines the whole teaching of salvation by faith alone.

So come Sunday to consider this text and its application to our lives.