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What is the significance of Christ's body and blood in Communion?

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Christ's body and blood in Communion represent the true substance of the Passover, symbolizing His sacrifice for our redemption.

In Matthew 26:26-28, Christ takes bread and wine, representing His body and blood, and commands His disciples to remember Him through this act. These elements in Communion signify not only His physical sacrifice on the cross but also the spiritual nourishment believers receive when they partake by faith. Unlike transubstantiation, which suggests a literal change in substance, Reformed theology clarifies that Christ's presence during Communion is spiritual and by faith, we partake of the benefits of His sacrifice. The Lord’s Supper thus becomes a means of grace, reminding believers of their reliance upon Christ’s atoning work and nurturing their faith.
Scripture References: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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