Paragraph 1441

1441. Only God forgives sins.³⁹ Since he is the Son of God, Jesus says of himself, “The Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins” and exercises this divine power: “Your sins are forgiven.”⁴⁰ Further, by virtue of his divine authority he gives this power to men to exercise in his name.⁴¹

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

92. Did Christ have a true human body?

434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).

243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

219. What place does the liturgy occupy in the life of the Church?

561. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer?

22. What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?

247. Why is the one Mystery of Christ celebrated by the Church according to various liturgical traditions?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What is meant by the statement that the love of God is revealed in Christ, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:9?

What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?

How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?

How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?

What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?

What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?

Manna in the Wilderness: How did God provide manna for his people in the desert and what does this teach us about providing it? (Exodus 16)