457. The Word became flesh for us in order to save us by reconciling us with God, who “loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins”: “the Father has sent his Son as the Saviour of the world”, and “he was revealed to take away sins”:
Sick, our nature demanded to be healed; fallen, to be raised up; dead, to rise again. We had lost the possession of the good; it was necessary for it to be given back to us. Closed in the darkness, it was necessary to bring us the light; captives, we awaited a Saviour; prisoners, help; slaves, a liberator. Are these things minor or insignificant? Did they not move God to descend to human nature and visit it, since humanity was in so miserable and unhappy a state?
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
585. With what spirit of communion and mission do we pray to God as “our” Father?
560. What is the way of our prayer?
145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
149. What is the origin and the fulfillment of the Church?
325. What are the degrees that make up the sacrament of Holy Orders?
91. How did the two wills of the incarnate Word cooperate?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
What does 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 teach us about generosity and prosperity?
