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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255. Starting when and to whom has the Church administered Baptism?
40. Why is the revelation of God’s name important?
265. What place does Confirmation have in the divine plan of salvation?
184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?
148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
