>> “so if we claim to believe Jesus Christ is God Himself, we must believe that He has the power to change bread and wine into His Body and Blood.” <<
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But he plainly said that he does not do that!
He said “It is Spirit”
Why would we wish to believe that he does something that he has no reason to do, and also said that he does not do it?
Pagan sorcery pure and simple.
“the bread i will give IS MY FLESH for the life of the world”