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399. Scripture portrays the tragic consequences of this first disobedience. Adam and Eve immediately lose the grace of original holiness. They become afraid of the God of whom they have conceived a distorted image – that of a God jealous of his prerogatives.


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

210. What is purgatory?

562. How is Christian prayer Marian?

95. “…Born of the Virgin Mary”: Why is Mary truly the Mother of God?

587. What is the structure of the Lord’s Prayer?

393. Is there a variety of sins?

320. What is Viaticum?

519. In what way do Christians participate in political and social life?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?

How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?

What is the significance of David’s song of thanksgiving to God in 2 Samuel 22?

What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?

The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)

What is the lesson taught in Philippians 4:10-13 about finding contentment in all circumstances?

How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?