589. Jesus gave scandal above all when he identified his merciful conduct toward sinners with God’s own attitude toward them.367 He went so far as to hint that by sharing the table of sinners he was admitting them to the messianic banquet.368 But it was most especially by forgiving sins that Jesus placed the religious authorities of Israel on the horns of a dilemma. Were they not entitled to demand in consternation, “Who can forgive sins but God alone?”369 By forgiving sins Jesus either is blaspheming as a man who made himself God’s equal, or is speaking the truth and his person really does make present and reveal God’s name.370
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
576. Is it possible to pray always?
269. Who can receive this sacrament?
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God?
23. What is the unity that exists between the Old and the New Testaments?
575. How may we strengthen our filial trust?
375. What norms must conscience always follow?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
What does Baruch 6:2-5 teach us about the danger of trusting ourselves instead of trusting God?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
