1268. The baptized have become “living stones” to be “built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood.”73 By Baptism they share in the priesthood of Christ, in his prophetic and royal mission. They are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that [they] may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called [them] out of darkness into his marvelous light.”74 Baptism gives a share in the common priesthood of all believers.
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6. What does God reveal to man?
460. What are the duties of parents toward their children?
57. If God is omnipotent and provident, why then does evil exist?
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
557. What is the importance of Tradition in regard to prayer?
81. What is the meaning of the name “Jesus”?
524. What is required by the eighth commandment?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the Final Judgment according to Joel 3:14-16?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What can we learn about the growth of the early church in Jerusalem from Acts 2:41-47?
