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How do we know that the bread and wine symbolize Christ's body and blood?

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Jesus explicitly stated that the bread is His body and the wine is His blood during the Last Supper.

The symbolism of bread and wine representing Christ’s body and blood is firmly rooted in the accounts of the Last Supper. In 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Paul recounts how Jesus took bread and said, 'This is my body which is broken for you.' Similarly, He took the cup, stating, 'This cup is the New Testament in my blood.' These direct declarations from Christ during the institution of the Lord's Supper articulate the significance of these elements as symbols of His atoning sacrifice. They remind believers of the serious nature of sin and the great cost paid for their redemption, encapsulating the essence of the gospel in a tangible way.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:26-28

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In Remembrance
Paul Mahan · Oct 13, 2004
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