580. The perfect fulfilment of the Law could be the work of none but the divine legislator, born subject to the Law in the person of the Son.337 In Jesus, the Law no longer appears engraved on tables of stone but “upon the heart” of the Servant who becomes “a covenant to the people”, because he will “faithfully bring forth justice”.338 Jesus fulfils the Law to the point of taking upon himself “the curse of the Law” incurred by those who do not “abide by the things written in the book of the Law, and do them”, for his death took place to redeem them “from the transgressions under the first covenant”.339
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546. How did the Virgin Mary pray?
319. What are the effects of this sacrament?
462. Are family bonds an absolute good?
364. What is the relationship between freedom and responsibility?
225. What is the relationship of the sacraments to Christ?
307. Who is the minister of this sacrament?
170. What is the bond that exists between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
