Paragraph 462

462. The Letter to the Hebrews refers to the same mystery:

Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, Lo, I have come to do your will, O God.”


Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

228. What is the relationship between the sacraments and faith?

426. What is merit?

583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?

582. Why can we dare to draw near to God in full confidence?

472. Why must society protect every embryo?

300. What is interior penance?

192. What is the consecrated life?


Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

Moses’ Intercession: How does Moses’ intercession for his people teach us about prayer and God’s mercy? (Exodus 32-34)

What is the image of God as shepherd in Ezekiel 34?

What is the River of Life and the Tree of Life mentioned in Revelation 22:1-5 and what is their importance to the promise of eternal life?

What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?

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

What does the statement “God is just and faithful to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” in 1 John 1:9 mean?

What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?