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How do we know that literal interpretation of the Lord's Supper is not what Jesus meant?

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Literal interpretation is contradicted by the idea that physical acts are unnecessary for salvation, emphasizing faith instead.

Ryle highlights that interpreting Jesus' words literally, as a call to tangible consumption of His body and blood, contradicts Jewish laws and the essence of salvation. To assert that a mere physical act could mediate between the soul and salvation is unfounded scripturally. The Bible teaches that repentance and faith are the sole necessities for salvation, and thus, a literal view would lead to excluding sincere believers from eternal life based solely on ritual observance without faith in Christ. This perspective focuses on the heart rather than outward rituals.
Scripture References: John 6:53, Luke 23:42

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