Hi klw, you explained that very well, my beliefs align with your post.
Yes it states in the Bible OT that the sacrifices are a temporary measure for the forgiveness of sins that One is coming who will replace the sacrifice of animals for the permanent forgiveness of sins, and as we all know He has accomplished that, thus the sin nature that we are all born into right back to the federal head of humanity (Adam) is forgiven and we are purified and aligned with God’s Holy nature. We all fall short from time to time, at least I know I do. But His love picks us up again. Oh wretched sinner that i am!
All believers that accept that Jesus died on the cross as full payment for their sins, are forgiven by our gracious Lord. The sacrament of Holy Communion is a command of Jesus, and only ever taken with a sincere heart, completely honest as we stand in remembrance of what our wonderful creator Jesus has done for us all.
All the best,
jon