The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist as revealed in St. John's Gospel, Chapter 6
by Stanley D. Williams, Ph.D.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
· Preface
· John 6 Commentary
· St. Paul's Perspective on the Real Presence
· Early Church Fathers and the Real Presence
Preface
It was May 1997 when, as a searching Evangelical, I visited St. James Catholic Church near my home. After visiting a few times, I approached the priest, Fr. James Cronk, after Mass and asked if I might take communion with the rest of the congregation. "I've been a Christian most of my life, I explained." Fr. Cronk looked me in the eye and said, "Well, let me ask you something. Do you believe that The Eucharist is the real body and blood of our Lord?" Although I was stunned by the ludicrousness of the question I didn't hesitate, "Of course not. That's ridiculous!" He didn't hesitate either. He smiled quietly and said simply, "Then we'd prefer you not."
