158. “Faith seeks understanding”: it is intrinsic to faith that a believer desires to know better the One in whom he has put his faith, and to understand better what He has revealed; a more penetrating knowledge will in turn call forth a greater faith, increasingly set afire by love. the grace of faith opens “the eyes of your hearts” to a lively understanding of the contents of Revelation: that is, of the totality of God’s plan and the mysteries of faith, of their connection with each other and with Christ, the centre of the revealed mystery. “The same Holy Spirit constantly perfects faith by his gifts, so that Revelation may be more and more profoundly understood.” In the words of St. Augustine, “I believe, in order to understand; and I understand, the better to believe.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
540. What is the importance of the Psalms in prayer?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
424. What other kinds of grace are there?
504. Under what conditions does the right to private property exist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
How important is the supremacy of Christ according to Colossians 1:15-20?
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
What is the importance of Christian witness?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
