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"Real presence" is the term used to describe the [[Christian]] belief that [[Jesus]] is in some way present in the [[Eucharist]], the memorial of the [[Last Supper]] (also known as Holy Communion and the Lord's Supper).   

"Real presence" is the term used to describe the [[Christian]] belief that [[Jesus Christ]] is in some way present in the [[Eucharist]], the memorial of the [[Last Supper]] (also known as Holy Communion and the Lord's Supper).   

There are many different views of the Eucharist, ranging from a total transformation of the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus ([[transubstantiation]]) to a totally symbolic view, found largely in [[Evangelical]], Fundamentalist, and Pentecostal circles.  

There are many different views of the Eucharist, ranging from a total transformation of the Eucharistic elements of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus ([[transubstantiation]]) to a totally symbolic view, found largely in [[Evangelical]], [[Fundamentalist]], and [[Pentecostal]] circles.  

== Specific Eucharistic Doctrines ==

== Specific Eucharistic Doctrines ==

Reformed/Presbyterian: Reform and Presbyterian churches generally believe in a "pneumatic" or spiritual presence of Jesus in the Eucharist; while no actual change takes place in the bread, there is still a special closeness to Jesus provided by the Eucharist.

Reformed/Presbyterian: Reform and Presbyterian churches generally believe in a "pneumatic" or spiritual presence of Jesus in the Eucharist; while no actual change takes place in the bread, there is still a special closeness to Jesus provided by the Eucharist.

[[Baptist]]/[[Evangelical]]/Pentecostal/Fundamentalist: While the theologies of these traditions are different, their view on the Eucharist is generally the same- it is simply a symbolic memorial of the Last Supper and a recollection of Christ's body and blood given up on the Cross, but not a re-presentation or literal sharing in His body or blood.

[[Baptist]]/Evangelical/Pentecostal/Fundamentalist: While the theologies of these traditions are different, their view on the Eucharist is generally the same- it is simply a symbolic memorial of the Last Supper and a recollection of Christ's body and blood given up on the Cross, but not a re-presentation or literal sharing in His body or blood.

[[Category:Christian Theology]]

[[Category:Christian Theology]]