996. From the beginning, Christian faith in the resurrection has met with incomprehension and opposition.548 “On no point does the Christian faith encounter more opposition than on the resurrection of the body.”549 It is very commonly accepted that the life of the human person continues in a spiritual fashion after death. But how can we believe that this body, so clearly mortal, could rise to everlasting life?
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483. When is it morally permitted to use military force?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith?
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
360. Why are the beatitudes important for us?
24. What role does Sacred Scripture play in the life of the Church?
254. Who brought to fulfillment those prefigurations?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
What is the importance of faith in the Christian life, according to the Bible?
How important is Esther’s purpose and mission in Esther 4:14?
