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EvangelicalBaptist

Transubstantiation vs. Spiritual Presence: 3 Differences in Eucharistic Theology

Theologian

Gavin Ortlund


Duration

6.31


Uploaded to YouTube

23 September 2022

Added to Database

25 November 2025


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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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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