705. Disfigured by sin and death, man remains “in the image of God,” in the image of the Son, but is deprived “of the glory of God,”66 of his “likeness.” the promise made to Abraham inaugurates the economy of salvation, at the culmination of which the Son himself will assume that “image”67 and restore it in the Father’s “likeness” by giving it again its Glory, the Spirit who is “the giver of life.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
395. When does one commit a mortal sin?
298. When did he institute this sacrament?
141. What did the Holy Spirit accomplish in John the Baptist?
512. What would be opposed to the social doctrine of the Church?
157. Who is the Head of this body?
118. Why was the death of Jesus part of God’s plan?
217. What is the meaning of the word “Amen” with which we conclude our profession of faith?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
How do the Psalms teach us to be more sensitive to God’s presence (Psalm 139:1-4)?
How can Christ’s return be a comfort in the midst of pain, according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
