Transubstantiation vs. Spiritual Presence: 3 Differences in Eucharistic Theology
Gavin Ortlund
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23 September 2022
25 November 2025
Here are three differences between spiritual presence and transubstantiation, two different views of the mode of "real presence" in the Eucharist, or Lord's Supper. Spiritual presence is a broadly Reformed view; transubstantiation is the Roman Catholic view. Thanks to Brett and Austin for a fantastic dialogue! See the full dialogue here: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20
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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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Striving Side By Side: https://discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVs
00:00 - 1) It's bread and wine in substance
01:38 - 2) It's only for believers
02:58 - 3) It's "spiritual eating"
05:12 - Old Testament feasting on Christ
