430. Jesus means in Hebrew: “God saves.” At the annunciation, the angel Gabriel gave him the name Jesus as his proper name, which expresses both his identity and his mission. Since God alone can forgive sins, it is God who, in Jesus his eternal Son made man, “will save his people from their sins”. in Jesus, God recapitulates all of his history of salvation on behalf of men.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?
364. What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?
481. What is peace in this world?
491. In what way is everyone called to live chastity?
554. In what does the prayer of intercession consist?
341. What new element did Christ give to Matrimony?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn from Edom’s pride described in Abdias 1:3?
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?
O que o livro de Cantares nos ensina sobre a beleza da mulher noiva e da mulher madura?
What is the divine nature of Jesus Christ, as described in Mark 1:1?
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
