Called to Communion Catholic vs Protestant Belief in the Real Presence
Oct 10, 2025
Explore the intriguing distinctions between Catholic and Protestant beliefs about the Eucharist. Discover how Isaiah 14 connects to the fall of Satan and the mysterious Nephilim. Delve into the complexities of baptism in light of moral theology and the Church's stance on racial unity. Learn about Martin Luther's views on the real presence and the significance of transubstantiation. Plus, uncover insights into divine emotions and the scriptural foundations supporting the real presence in Communion.
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Multiple Senses In Scripture
- Isaiah 14 has a literal meaning but the Church reads it allegorically about Satan as well.
- Texts can hold both literal and allegorical senses simultaneously.
Nephilim: Traditions And Doubts
- The Nephilim debate includes Jewish traditions like Enoch and Augustine's objection about angelic procreation.
- Augustine favored a non-angelic, legendary or typological reading over literal angel-human intercourse.
Protestant Real Presence Is Real
- Early Protestants like Luther and Calvin affirmed a real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
- Luther rejected transubstantiation's Aristotelian metaphysics and held Christ present alongside the bread.
