252. The Church uses (I) the term “substance” (rendered also at times by “essence” or “nature”) to designate the divine being in its unity, (II) the term “person” or “hypostasis” to designate the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the real distinction among them, and (III) the term “relation” to designate the fact that their distinction lies in the relationship of each to the others.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
251. How is Christian initiation brought about?
132. What does the Ascension mean?
198. What kind of devotion is directed to the holy Virgin?
535. Why is there a universal call to prayer?
4. Is the light of reason alone sufficient to know the mystery of God?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?
How was the defeat of the Maccabees at the Battle of Elasa described in 1 Maccabees 6:17-47?
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
How to deal with opposition to the truth of the Gospel?
God’s Covenant with David: An Eternal Commitment (2 Samuel 7)
