2636. The first Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely.116 Thus the Apostle Paul gives them a share in his ministry of preaching the Gospel117 but also intercedes for them.118 The intercession of Christians recognizes no boundaries: “for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions,” for persecutors, for the salvation of those who reject the Gospel.119
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294. Why is the Eucharist a “pledge of future glory”?
159. Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?
425. What is the relationship between grace and human freedom?
291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
176. What is apostolic succession?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does God’s sovereignty over human history mean, as described in Zephaniah 1:15?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
