497. The Gospel accounts understand the virginal conception of Jesus as a divine work that surpasses all human understanding and possibility: “That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit”, said the angel to Joseph about Mary his fiancee. The Church sees here the fulfilment of the divine promise given through the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son.”
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397. How does sin proliferate?
86. What does the word “Incarnation” mean?
211. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory?
71. What relationship has God established between man and woman?
328. What is the effect of ordination to the priesthood?
171. What is the meaning of the affirmation “Outside the Church there is no salvation”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the story of Naaman and how did faith and obedience cure him of leprosy?
How to deal with anger and anger, according to Proverbs 15:1-2?
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
