136 - Tom Thiessen on Communion, Wine, and the Western Slope

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Summary

In this episode of Full Proof Theology, Chase Davis interviews Tom Thiessen, the pastor at Gospel Church Durango. They discuss Tom's journey into ministry and the unique cultural dynamics of the Western slope of Colorado. They also delve into the importance of feasting and festivals in the Christian faith, and how it can be a form of worship. Tom shares his insights on the church calendar and the significance of monthly feasts in building community. The conversation explores the practice of corporate communion and the use of wine in the Lord's Supper. The guests discuss the importance of unity and fellowship in communion, as well as the biblical support for the spiritual presence of Christ in the sacrament. They also address the issue of alcohol in church, emphasizing the freedom to use wine in communion while accommodating those with a conscience issue. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Resurrection Fest, a worship festival that celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ.

Takeaways

Tom Thiessen shares his journey into ministry and the challenges of church planting in Durango, Colorado.

Feasting and festivals are an important part of the Christian faith and can be a form of worship.

The Western slope of Colorado has its own unique cultural dynamics, including a mix of cowboy and new age cultures.

Building a culture of feasting and festivals in the church can help create a sense of rootedness and tradition. Corporate communion emphasizes unity and fellowship in the Lord's Supper.

The spiritual presence of Christ is believed to be in communion.

The use of wine in communion is biblically supported and can enhance the celebratory nature of the sacrament.

Accommodating the conscience of those with a concern about alcohol while promoting the biblical view of wine in communion is important.

Resurrection Fest is a worship festival that celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:04 The Journey into Ministry and Church Planting in Durango

08:57 The Significance of Feasting and Festivals in the Christian Faith

16:25 The Cultural Dynamics of the Western Slope of Colorado

25:49 Emphasizing Unity and Fellowship in Corporate Communion

27:03 The Spiritual Presence of Christ in Communion

28:31 The Use of Wine in Communion and Accommodating Conscience

44:48 Resurrection Fest: A Celebration of the Death and Resurrection of Christ

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