Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper

These and other questions are explored in this volume of the fair-minded, informative Counterpoints series. Contributors make a case for one of the following views: - Baptist view (memorialism) - Reformed view (spiritual presence) - Lutheran view (consubstantiation) - Roman Catholic view (transubstantiation) All contributors use Scripture to present their views, and each responds to the others' essays. Included are resources for understanding the topic further, such as: - A listing of statements on the Lord's Supper from creeds and confessions - Quotations from noted Christians - A resource listing of books on the Lord's Supper - Discussion questions for each chapter to facilitate small group and classroom use The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.