Communion-Eucharist
Roman Catholics believe:
Roman Catholics believe the elements of bread and wine literally become Christ's body and blood ("transubstantiation") by the Priest’s authority, immediately prior to being consumed by believers.
Roman Catholics believe the elements of bread and wine literally become Christ's body and blood ("transubstantiation") by the Priest’s authority, immediately prior to being consumed by believers.
Most Protestants believe:
Most Protestants believe this observance is an ordinance in memory of Christ's sacrificed body and blood. It is a symbol only of His life now present in the believer. They reject the concept of transubstantiation.
Adventists believe:
Adventists denounce substantiation. The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus; an expression of faith in Him, and a willingness to “do this in remembrance of Him”. Preparation for the Supper includes self-examination, repentance, and confession. By partaking of the bread and “wine” the Lord’s death is joyfully proclaimed until He comes again. The Master ordained the service of foot-washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christ-like humility, and to unite our hearts in love.
Most Protestants believe this observance is an ordinance in memory of Christ's sacrificed body and blood. It is a symbol only of His life now present in the believer. They reject the concept of transubstantiation.
Adventists believe:
Adventists denounce substantiation. The Lord’s Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus; an expression of faith in Him, and a willingness to “do this in remembrance of Him”. Preparation for the Supper includes self-examination, repentance, and confession. By partaking of the bread and “wine” the Lord’s death is joyfully proclaimed until He comes again. The Master ordained the service of foot-washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christ-like humility, and to unite our hearts in love.
Luke 22:18,19. And He took the bread, and gave thanks and brake it, and gave unto them saying, “This is My body which is given for you; this do in remembrance of Me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you.”
