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In the Eucharist, the change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus is entirely symbolic

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In the Eucharist, the change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus is entirely symbolic
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In the Eucharist, bread and wine exists alongside the body and blood of Jesus
In the Eucharist, the change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus occurs in a strictly spiritual manner


Supporting arguments

  1. This is a Baptist belief.

Opposing arguments

  1. It is correct Roman Catholic doctrine that the bread and wine substantially changes in the body and blood of Jesus. [1]
    1. Opponents do not accept the premise that in the Eucharist, bread and wine changes into the body and blood of Jesus.
    2. Opponents do not accept the premise that the Roman Catholic Church is a source of scriptural authority.
  2. There is no physical change, but the bread and wine takes on the siginficance of the body and blood of Jesus.
    1. Supporters do not accept the premise that, in the Eucharist, bread and wine incorporates the significance of the body and blood of Jesus without physical change.
  3. The change is real but purely spiritual.
    1. Supporters do not accept the premise that, in the Eucharist, bread and wine incorporates the significance of the body and blood of Jesus without physical change

Notes

  1. Council of Trent
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