Transubstantiation---postulates that , through consecration by the priest, one set of substances (bread and wine) is exchanged for another (the Body and Blood of Christ). , or that, according to some, the reality of the bread and wine become the reality of the body and blood of Christ. The substance of the bread and wine do not remain, but their accidents (superficial properties like appearance and taste) remain.
Consubstantiation--some Lutherasn use this term to refer to the philosophical explanation that the "body and blood of Christ are present in, with, and under the forms" of bread and wine. Luther illustrated his belief about the Eucharist "by the analogy of the iron put into the fire whereby both fire and iron are united in the red hot iron and yet each continues unchanged", a concept he called sacramental union.
Transfinalization--the view of Christ's presence in the Eucharist that the purpose or finality of the bread and wine is changed by the words of the consecration, they are said to serve a new function, as sacred elements that barouse the faith of the people in the mystery of Christ's redemptive love.
Transignification--=The view of Christ's presence in the REucharist which holds that the meaning or significance of the bread and wine is changed by the words of consecration, the consecrated elements are said to signify all that Christians associate with the Last Supper, they have a higher value than merely food for the body.
Where do you stand--or fall-- on this issue?
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