1224. Our Lord voluntarily submitted himself to the baptism of St. John, intended for sinners, in order to “fulfill all righteousness.”19 Jesus’ gesture is a manifestation of his self-emptying.20 The Spirit who had hovered over the waters of the first creation descended then on the Christ as a prelude of the new creation, and the Father revealed Jesus as his “beloved Son.”21
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
126. What place does the Resurrection of Christ occupy in our faith?
296. What is the name of this sacrament?
549. How does the Holy Spirit intervene in the Church’s prayer?
476. Are the transplant and donation of organs allowed before and after death?
261. Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
441. Is it possible to keep the Decalogue?
510. When does the Church intervene in social areas?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the sanctification of the Christian?
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
