What does the bread and wine represent in the Lord's Supper?
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The bread represents Christ's body, broken for our sins, while the wine symbolizes His blood, shed for the remission of sins.
In the Lord's Supper, the bread symbolizes Christ's body, broken for the redemption of His people, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 11:24. This act of breaking the bread is a physical manifestation of His sacrifice on the cross—bearing our sins in His own body. The wine, referred to as the New Testament in Christ's blood, highlights the covenant established through His sacrificial death (Matthew 26:28). Together, these elements serve as tangible reminders of the Gospel, inviting believers to reflect on the great cost of their salvation and the ongoing spiritual nourishment available through Christ.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:28
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