1008. Death is a consequence of sin. the Church’s Magisterium, as authentic interpreter of the affirmations of Scripture and Tradition, teaches that death entered the world on account of man’s sin.569 Even though man’s nature is mortal God had destined him not to die. Death was therefore contrary to the plans of God the Creator and entered the world as a consequence of sin.570 “Bodily death, from which man would have been immune had he not sinned” is thus “the last enemy” of man left to be conquered.571
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85. Why did the Son of God become man?
79. What is the Good News for humanity?
310. What are the effects of this sacrament?
569. How can vocal prayer be described?
507. What attitude should people have toward animals?
13. In what ways does Apostolic Tradition occur?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
What did Jesus teach about loving your neighbor? (Matthew 22:39)
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?
How is God’s sovereignty portrayed amidst the chaos in Lamentations 2:8-9?
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
