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255. The divine persons are relative to one another. Because it does not divide the divine unity, the real distinction of the persons from one another resides solely in the relationships which relate them to one another: “In the relational names of the persons the Father is related to the Son, the Son to the Father, and the Holy Spirit to both. While they are called three persons in view of their relations, we believe in one nature or substance.” Indeed “everything (in them) is one where there is no opposition of relationship.” “Because of that unity the Father is wholly in the Son and wholly in the Holy Spirit; the Son is wholly in the Father and wholly in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit is wholly in the Father and wholly in the Son.”


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485. In case of war, what does the moral law require?

56. How do we collaborate with divine Providence?

338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?

128. Why is the Resurrection at the same time a transcendent occurrence?

424. What other kinds of grace are there?

248. What is the criterion that assures unity in the midst of plurality?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?

How does the story of Judith, in particular, the episode of her cunning in Judith 11:1-16, teach us survival strategies in difficult times, according to the Bible?

What can we learn about the fickleness of the rich and the value of humility from Ecclesiastes 9:13-16?

What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?

What does the phrase “we live by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7 mean?

The Call and Commission of Moses: How did God call Moses to lead his people and what does this teach us about the Christian vocation? (Exodus 3-4)

What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?