851. Missionary motivation. It is from God’s love for all men that the Church in every age receives both the obligation and the vigor of her missionary dynamism, “for the love of Christ urges us on.”343 Indeed, God “desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth”;344 that is, God wills the salvation of everyone through the knowledge of the truth. Salvation is found in the truth. Those who obey the prompting of the Spirit of truth are already on the way of salvation. But the Church, to whom this truth has been entrusted, must go out to meet their desire, so as to bring them the truth. Because she believes in God’s universal plan of salvation, the Church must be missionary.
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202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?
326. What is the effect of episcopal ordination?
256. In what does the essential rite of Baptism consist?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
208. What is the particular judgment?
581. What place does the Our Father have in the prayer of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
What is the meaning of being “blameless” according to the 2 Peter 3:14 passage?
What is the importance of persevering in the faith, according to 2 John 1:8?
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
