1967. The Law of the Gospel “fulfills,” refines, surpasses, and leads the Old Law to its perfection.21In the Beatitudes, the New Law fulfills the divine promises by elevating and orienting them toward the “kingdom of heaven.” It is addressed to those open to accepting this new hope with faith – the poor, the humble, the afflicted, the pure of heart, those persecuted on account of Christ and so marks out the surprising ways of the Kingdom.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
372. What is the moral conscience?
379. What are the principal human virtues?
138. What are the names of the Holy Spirit?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?
What is the spiritual battle mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:3-4, and how can a Christian fight it?
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
What does “giving thanks in all circumstances” mean in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
