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What does the Bible say about the real presence in the Lord's Supper?

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The concept of the real presence in the Lord's Supper is not explicitly defined in Scripture, but Reformed theology emphasizes that Christ is spiritually present, rather than physically or corporally.

The question of Christ's real presence in the Lord's Supper is critical in Reformed theology, which asserts that the bodily presence of Christ is not located in the elements of bread and wine. Instead, Christ is present in a spiritual sense, as stated in passages such as 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, which underscores the significance of partaking in communion as a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Historic Reformed beliefs reject the idea of transubstantiation, which posits that the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Christ, positing instead that Christ is present to the faith of the believer and that the elements remain symbols of His body and blood.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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