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Good Morning,
I'm very interested in the debate between Reformed theologians and Lutheran theologians. I believe these two branches of Christianity are the closest to teachings of the Apostles, and I've long considered joining each, but I still have some issues that remain unresolved.
One of those is the Lord's Supper and Christ's presence. I understand the Lutheran arguments in favor of the real, local presence of Christ, and I don't agree with those Reformed theologians who insist Jesus can't be locally present because of his human nature, but one thing I do have a hard time understanding is how Lutherans (and others who hold to the real presence view) can reconcile that position with the many passages of scripture talking about Christ's second coming as a future event. If Christ is coming again and we are all awaiting that second coming, how can he already be here in the Lord's Supper?
Are there any convincing arguments on this point that you can point me toward or present here? Any external sources? Thanks for your time!
-Justin
I'm very interested in the debate between Reformed theologians and Lutheran theologians. I believe these two branches of Christianity are the closest to teachings of the Apostles, and I've long considered joining each, but I still have some issues that remain unresolved.
One of those is the Lord's Supper and Christ's presence. I understand the Lutheran arguments in favor of the real, local presence of Christ, and I don't agree with those Reformed theologians who insist Jesus can't be locally present because of his human nature, but one thing I do have a hard time understanding is how Lutherans (and others who hold to the real presence view) can reconcile that position with the many passages of scripture talking about Christ's second coming as a future event. If Christ is coming again and we are all awaiting that second coming, how can he already be here in the Lord's Supper?
Are there any convincing arguments on this point that you can point me toward or present here? Any external sources? Thanks for your time!
-Justin