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
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
339. How does sin threaten marriage?
482. What is required for earthly peace?
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
3. How is it possible to know God with only the light of human reason?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
