Paragraph 386

386. Sin is present in human history; any attempt to ignore it or to give this dark reality other names would be futile. To try to understand what sin is, one must first recognize the profound relation of man to God, for only in this relationship is the evil of sin unmasked in its true identity as humanity’s rejection of God and opposition to him, even as it continues to weigh heavy on human life and history.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

385. What are the theological virtues?

9. What is the full and definitive stage of God’s Revelation?

437. What is the bond between the Decalogue and the Covenant?

52. Who created the world?

184. How do the bishops carry out their mission of teaching?

331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?

252. What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

What is Abraham’s example of faith, and what can we learn from him? (Hebrews 11:8-12)

What does Malachi 2:1-2 mean about the danger of falling away from God?

What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?

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 divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?

Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?