2008. The merit of man before God in the Christian life arises from the fact that God has freely chosen to associate man with the work of his grace. the fatherly action of God is first on his own initiative, and then follows man’s free acting through his collaboration, so that the merit of good works is to be attributed in the first place to the grace of God, then to the faithful. Man’s merit, moreover, itself is due to God, for his good actions proceed in Christ, from the predispositions and assistance given by the Holy Spirit.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
276. Where does the Eucharist fit in the divine plan of salvation?
318. How is this sacrament celebrated?
577. What is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus?
315. What is the attitude of the Church toward the sick?
441. Is it possible to keep the Decalogue?
478. What care must be given to the dying?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Jesus’ statement “I am the resurrection and the life” in John 11:25-26 mean?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
What does it mean to choose godliness over the flesh, according to 1 Peter 4:1-6?
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
