Paragraph 1265

1265. Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the neophyte “a new creature,” an adopted son of God, who has become a “partaker of the divine nature,”⁶⁸ member of Christ and coheir with him,⁶⁹ and a temple of the Holy Spirit.⁷⁰

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

56. How do we collaborate with divine Providence?

416. In what does the natural moral law consist?

60. Who are the angels?

52. Who created the world?

394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity?

554. In what does the prayer of intercession consist?

574. What are the difficulties in prayer?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?

How to deal with conflicts and disagreements between brothers: the example of Joseph’s children (Joshua 17-19)?

What is the power of gratitude and how can we practice it in our daily lives, according to Psalm 100?

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?

Christ’s Return: What Do We Know and What Do We Hope (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)?

What does the Bible teach us about how God is our refuge and strength in difficult times, how we can trust him and find peace amid adversity?

What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?