859. Jesus unites them to the mission he received from the Father. As “the Son can do nothing of his own accord,” but receives everything from the Father who sent him, so those whom Jesus sends can do nothing apart from him,371 from whom they received both the mandate for their mission and the power to carry it out. Christ’s apostles knew that they were called by God as “ministers of a new covenant,” “servants of God,” “ambassadors for Christ,” “servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”372
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120. How is Jesus’ offering expressed at the Last Supper?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
399. Do we have any responsibility for sins committed by others?
145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?
128. Why is the Resurrection at the same time a transcendent occurrence?
235. How does the Church on earth celebrate the liturgy?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
What does Malachi 4:1 say about the punishment of the wicked?
