The Words of Institution- An Exegetical Study

Author

Reuben A. Kruggel

Date of Award

6-1-1951

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Theology (Th.M)

Department

Exegetical Theology

First Advisor

William Arndt

Scripture References in this Resource

Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25; 1 Peter 5:13; John 19:14; Matthew 26:17-18; Mark 14:12-13; Luke 22:7; Mark 16:2; Luke 24:1; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14; Matthew 26:20; Exodus 12:26; Exodus 13:8; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Matthew 28:19-20

Abstract

The words of institution for the Lord's Supper can be taken absolutely literally. The only words which require any interpretation are “body” and “blood." These can be interpreted only in the light of the concept of "communion.” On the basis of the text and in harmony with the Lutheran confessions this leads to three points, often called the Shibboleths of the doctrine.

Recommended Citation

Kruggel, Reuben A., "The Words of Institution- An Exegetical Study" (1951). Master of Sacred Theology Thesis. 196.
https://scholar.csl.edu/stm/196

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