2001. The preparation of man for the reception of grace is already a work of grace. This latter is needed to arouse and sustain our collaboration in justification through faith, and in sanctification through charity. God brings to completion in us what he has begun, “since he who completes his work by cooperating with our will began by working so that we might will it:”50
Indeed we also work, but we are only collaborating with God who works, for his mercy has gone before us. It has gone before us so that we may be healed, and follows us so that once healed, we may be given life; it goes before us so that we may be called, and follows us so that we may be glorified; it goes before us so that we may live devoutly, and follows us so that we may always live with God: for without him we can do nothing.51
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4. Is the light of reason alone sufficient to know the mystery of God?
230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?
394. How are sins distinguished according to their gravity?
125. What is the “hell” into which Jesus descended?
223. How does the Holy Spirit work in the liturgy of the Church?
148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?
575. How may we strengthen our filial trust?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?
What does the promise of salvation amid darkness in Micah 7:7 mean?
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
Who are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what is their significance?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
