1138. “Recapitulated in Christ,” these are the ones who take part in the service of the praise of God and the fulfillment of his plan: the heavenly powers, all creation (the four living beings), the servants of the Old and New Covenants (the twenty-four elders), the new People of God (the one hundred and forty-four thousand),4 especially the martyrs “slain for the word of God,” and the all-holy Mother of God (the Woman), the Bride of the Lamb,5 and finally “a great multitude which no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes, and peoples and tongues.”6
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522. How does one bear witness to the truth?
132. What does the Ascension mean?
305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?
317. Who administers this sacrament?
447. How does one respect the holiness of the Name of God?
450. Why did God “bless the Sabbath day and declare it sacred” (Exodus 20:11)?
319. What are the effects of this sacrament?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)
What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
