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Memorialism (Zwinglian view)

The Supper is a memorial and a public confession of Christ's death; the bread and wine are signs, and Christ is not objectively present in them.

From 'memorial'; associated with Huldrych Zwingli.

'Do this in remembrance of me' (Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 11:24–25); 'you proclaim the Lord's death' (1 Cor 11:26).

Zwingli against Luther at the Marburg Colloquy (1529); widespread in Baptist and much of evangelical practice, though many hold a higher 'spiritual presence' view.

Emphasises faith, remembrance, and the congregation's proclamation; Christ is present by his Spirit among his people, not in the elements.

Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, and classical Reformed all hold that this understates the New Testament and patristic witness.

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