789. The comparison of the Church with the body casts light on the intimate bond between Christ and his Church. Not only is she gathered around him; she is united in him, in his body. Three aspects of the Church as the Body of Christ are to be more specifically noted: the unity of all her members with each other as a result of their union with Christ; Christ as head of the Body; and the Church as bride of Christ.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
201. Why does the Church have the power to forgive sins?
178. How are the people of God formed?
438. What importance does the Church give to the Decalogue?
114. How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel?
40. Why is the revelation of God’s name important?
49. How do the three divine Persons work?
44. What is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
