1129. The Church affirms that for believers the sacraments of the New Covenant are necessary for salvation.51 “Sacramental grace” is the grace of the Holy Spirit, given by Christ and proper to each sacrament. the Spirit heals and transforms those who receive him by conforming them to the Son of God. the fruit of the sacramental life is that the Spirit of adoption makes the faithful partakers in the divine nature52 by uniting them in a living union with the only Son, the Savior.
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2. Why does man have a desire for God?
379. What are the principal human virtues?
417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?
39. Is God the only One who “is”?
435. How did Jesus interpret the Law?
489. What is involved in the virtue of chastity?
304. Which sins must be confessed?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
