The Sacraments

Views on the Lord’s Supper

This article is part of a series. To read the whole series, click here. The Lord’s Supper has been understood in diverse ways throughout church history, with different traditions offering distinct perspectives on Christ’s presence in the sacrament. Four primary views—Roman Catholic (transubstantiation), Lutheran (consubstantiation), Zwinglian (memorialism), and Reformed—shape the theological landscape, each addressing how…