251. In order to articulate the dogma of the Trinity, the Church had to develop her own terminology with the help of certain notions of philosophical origin: “substance”, “person” or “hypostasis”, “relation” and so on. In doing this, she did not submit the faith to human wisdom, but gave a new and unprecedented meaning to these terms, which from then on would be used to signify an ineffable mystery, “infinitely beyond all that we can humanly understand”.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
104. What does the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth teach us?
195. What else does “the communion of saints” mean?
294. Why is the Eucharist a “pledge of future glory”?
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
114. How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel?
295. Why did Christ institute the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
