1701. “Christ, . . . in the very revelation of the mystery of the Father and of his love, makes man fully manifest to himself and brings to light his exalted vocation.”2 It is in Christ, “the image of the invisible God,”3 that man has been created “in the image and likeness” of the Creator. It is in Christ, Redeemer and Savior, that the divine image, disfigured in man by the first sin, has been restored to its original beauty and ennobled by the grace of God.4
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
85. Why did the Son of God become man?
469. What kind of punishment may be imposed?
261. Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
498. What are immoral means of birth control?
3. How is it possible to know God with only the light of human reason?
135. How will Christ judge the living and the dead?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
