1186. Finally, the church has an eschatological significance. To enter into the house of God, we must cross a threshold, which symbolizes passing from the world wounded by sin to the world of the new Life to which all men are called. the visible church is a symbol of the Father’s house toward which the People of God is journeying and where the Father “will wipe every tear from their eyes.”65 Also for this reason, the Church is the house of all God’s children, open and welcoming.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
262. Is it possible to be saved without Baptism?
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
580. Why is it called the “Lord’s Prayer”?
484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
376. Can a moral conscience make erroneous judgments?
54. How did God create the universe?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
What is the importance of holiness in our Christian life according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
