236. The Fathers of the Church distinguish between theology (theologia) and economy (oikonomia). “Theology” refers to the mystery of God’s inmost life within the Blessed Trinity and “economy” to all the works by which God reveals himself and communicates his life. Through the oikonomia the theologia is revealed to us; but conversely, the theologia illuminates the whole oikonomia. God’s works reveal who he is in himself; the mystery of his inmost being enlightens our understanding of all his works. So it is, analogously, among human persons. A person discloses himself in his actions, and the better we know a person, the better we understand his actions.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
75. What was the first human sin?
148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?
343. How is the sacrament of Matrimony celebrated?
3. How is it possible to know God with only the light of human reason?
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
80. How is the Good News spread?
417. Is such a law perceived by everyone?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
Justification by Faith: What Does the Bible Say? (Romans 1:17)
