994. But there is more. Jesus links faith in the resurrection to his own person: “I am the Resurrection and the life.”542 It is Jesus himself who on the last day will raise up those who have believed in him, who have eaten his body and drunk his blood.543 Already now in this present life he gives a sign and pledge of this by restoring some of the dead to life,544 announcing thereby his own Resurrection, though it was to be of another order. He speaks of this unique event as the “sign of Jonah,”545 The sign of the temple: he announces that he will be put to death but rise thereafter on the third day.546
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414. How is human solidarity manifested?
252. What names are given to the first sacrament of initiation?
186. How do Bishops exercise their ministry of sanctification?
467. Why is the legitimate defense of persons and of society not opposed to this norm?
543. How did Jesus pray during his passion?
244. Does the Church need places in order to celebrate the liturgy?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
What is the promise of the Messiah mentioned in Malachi 3:1-3?
What is the true nature of evil, according to the story of Job described in Job 2:1-13?
