698. The seal is a symbol close to that of anointing. “The Father has set his seal” on Christ and also seals us in him.50 Because this seal indicates the indelible effect of the anointing with the Holy Spirit in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, the image of the seal (sphragis) has been used in some theological traditions to express the indelible “character” imprinted by these three unrepeatable sacraments.
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109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
283. What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God?
158. Why is the Church called the “Bride of Christ”?
457. What place does the family occupy in society?
69. How do the soul and body form a unity in the human being?
538. In the Old Testament, what relationship do the king and the temple have to prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What is God’s judgment on corruption and oppression according to Micah 3:1-4?
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
