Eucharist that their substances actually become the body and blood of Christ (transubstantiation). Lutherans believe the true body and blood of Christ are really present "in, with, and under" the forms of the bread and wine (sacramental union). Reformed Christians believe in a real spiritual presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Others, such as the Plymouth Brethren, take the act to be only a symbolic reenactment of the Last Supper and a memorial. In spite of differences among Christians about various aspects of the Eucharist, there is, according to the "Encyclopædia Britannica", "more of a consensus among Christians about the meaning
Christian ethics the Ten Commandments often figure prominently in Christian ethics. "The Prophets ground their appeals for right conduct in God's demand for righteousness." On the other hand, "It is not... true to say that for the OT writers righteousness is "defined" by what God does; i.e., an act is not made righteous by the fact that God does it. Also noted as ethical guidelines adhered to by Old Testament figures is "maintenance of the "family"", "safeguarding of the family "property"", and "maintenance of the community". Much of Christian ethics derives from Biblical scripture and Christians have always considered the Bible profitable