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What does Sacred Scripture represent?
What does Sacred Scripture represent?
What is the primary role of the Magisterium within the Church?
What is the primary role of the Magisterium within the Church?
How is Apostolic Succession best defined?
How is Apostolic Succession best defined?
What is the relationship between Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and the Magisterium?
What is the relationship between Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture, and the Magisterium?
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What is the function of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Magisterium?
What is the function of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Magisterium?
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What is the definition of faith according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
What is the definition of faith according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
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Why can we have absolute certainty in everything God says?
Why can we have absolute certainty in everything God says?
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What does Divine Revelation specifically refer to?
What does Divine Revelation specifically refer to?
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How did Jesus contribute to Divine Revelation?
How did Jesus contribute to Divine Revelation?
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How does our natural reason relate to our understanding of God?
How does our natural reason relate to our understanding of God?
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What ensures that everything Jesus taught is preserved for future generations?
What ensures that everything Jesus taught is preserved for future generations?
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What does it mean that God is described as 'Truth itself'?
What does it mean that God is described as 'Truth itself'?
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Which aspect of God can be known through our limited reason?
Which aspect of God can be known through our limited reason?
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Study Notes
Divine Revelation
- God's free choice to make Himself known.
- Jesus revealed God's will and kingdom.
- The Church preserves and transmits God's revelation.
- Revelation is passed down through two sources: Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
Sacred Scripture
- God's inspired word in written form (the Bible).
Sacred Tradition
- Divine Revelation passed orally.
- Apostles shared Jesus' teachings.
- Apostolic Succession preserved teachings.
Apostolic Succession
- Unbroken chain of authority from Apostles to bishops and the Pope.
Magisterium
- Church's teaching authority (Pope and Bishops).
- Interprets Scripture and Tradition.
- Guided by the Holy Spirit.
- Helps understand God's original intent.
- Not superior to God's Word; it serves God's Word.
- Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium work together for salvation.
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Test your understanding of the concept of Divine Revelation, including its sources, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Apostolic Succession, and the Magisterium. Explore how these elements work together to convey God's will and teachings to humanity.