591. Jesus asked the religious authorities of Jerusalem to believe in him because of the Father’s works which he accomplished.373 But such an act of faith must go through a mysterious death to self, for a new “birth from above” under the influence of divine grace.374 Such a demand for conversion in the face of so surprising a fulfilment of the promises375 allows one to understand the Sanhedrin’s tragic misunderstanding of Jesus: they judged that he deserved the death sentence as a blasphemer.376 The members of the Sanhedrin were thus acting at the same time out of “ignorance” and the “hardness” of their “unbelief”.377
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159. Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?
321. What are the sacraments at the service of communion and mission?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
245. What are sacred buildings?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
582. Why can we dare to draw near to God in full confidence?
289. When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
What is the importance of faithfulness to God, according to the book of Tobias?
What is the example of perseverance in the faith that Paul set in 2 Timothy 4:7?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
How can faith influence Christian behavior according to 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12?
What is the message of Proverbs 6:6-11 about laziness and hard work?
