440. Jesus accepted Peter’s profession of faith, which acknowledged him to be the Messiah, by announcing the imminent Passion of the Son of Man. He unveiled the authentic content of his messianic kingship both in the transcendent identity of the Son of Man “who came down from heaven”, and in his redemptive mission as the suffering Servant: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Hence the true meaning of his kingship is revealed only when he is raised high on the cross. Only after his Resurrection will Peter be able to proclaim Jesus’ messianic kingship to the People of God: “Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
484. In danger of war, who has the responsibility for the rigorous evaluation of these conditions?
174. Why is the Church apostolic?
235. How does the Church on earth celebrate the liturgy?
350. Why is the Christian family called a domestic church?
291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?
152. What does it mean to say that the Church is the universal sacrament of salvation?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
What is the message of Nahum 1:7-8 about God’s faithfulness in the midst of chaos?
How does the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua demonstrate God’s faithfulness?
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
The Woman and the Dragon: The Struggle Between Good and Evil (Revelation 12:1-17)
