58. The covenant with Noah remains in force during the times of the Gentiles, until the universal proclamation of the Gospel.13 The Bible venerates several great figures among the Gentiles: Abel the just, the king-priest Melchisedek – a figure of Christ – and the upright “Noah, Daniel, and Job”. Scripture thus expresses the heights of sanctity that can be reached by those who live according to the covenant of Noah, waiting for Christ to “gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad”.
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239. What are the criteria for the proper use of singing and music in liturgical celebrations?
445. What does God prohibit by his command, “You shall not have other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2)?
591. Why pray “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”?
270. Who is the minister of Confirmation?
22. What importance does the New Testament have for Christians?
375. What norms must conscience always follow?
94. What is the meaning of the expression “conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit…”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How to experience communion with God?
How is the humility and grace of God manifested in the Christian’s life, according to Psalm 138:6-7?
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
The Tower of Babel: What Does This Story Teach Us About God’s Sovereignty? (Genesis 11:1-9)
