410. After his fall, man was not abandoned by God. On the contrary, God calls him and in a mysterious way heralds the coming victory over evil and his restoration from his fall. This passage in Genesis is called the Protoevangelium (“first gospel”): the first announcement of the Messiah and Redeemer, of a battle between the serpent and the Woman, and of the final victory of a descendant of hers.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
236. How is the liturgy celebrated?
65. What is the relationship between the work of creation and the work of redemption?
541. From whom did Jesus learn how to pray?
123. Why does Jesus call upon his disciples to take up their cross?
289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
30. Why is faith a personal act, and at the same time ecclesial?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?
