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How do we know transubstantiation is false?

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Transubstantiation is considered erroneous by Reformed theology because it lacks biblical support and is seen as an unscriptural interpretation of the Eucharist.

Transubstantiation, a doctrine held by the Catholic Church, asserts that during the Mass, the substances of bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ. However, the Reformed tradition, following leaders such as Nicholas Ridley, argues that this view lacks explicit biblical foundation. Key passages, such as 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and John 6:51-58, encourage believers to understand Communion in a symbolic, yet spiritually profound manner rather than through the literal transformation of elements. These Scriptures focus on remembrance and faith in Christ’s redemptive act rather than endorsing a physical presence in the elements. Consequently, the Reformed perspective emphasizes that the Lord's Supper is an expression of faith and communion, rather than a doctrinal position that compromises the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25; John 6:51-58

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