Understanding the Bible and Creation
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ScribdTranslations2 GOD : to know Him more, to be in contact with After Jesus there will be no more word, we do
Him, to praise Him. For this reason, throughout not have to wait for another revelation from God.
GOD CREATED MAN history men have worshiped, temples, prayed, All those new religions or sects that say that God
- God created everything: the universe, the sun, and sacrificed to God. has told their leaders how things should be, are
the planets, the earth and everything in it. - This is why it is said that man is by nature wrong and try to deceive us.
God made: the water, the plants, the animals, RELIGIOUS, that he seeks God, because he
the air... and he made everything BEAUTIFUL. He knows that only in God will he find truth and
created all this to give it to someone: Man. happiness.
- A great saint called Saint Augustine said: "You
- MAN is the most important of all that God has have made me for yourself and my heart will be
created. restless until it rests in You."
Because? Because he made it in his IMAGE AND
LIKENESS , that is, similar to God himself. GOD REVEALS HIMSELF TO
- He gave man gifts that no other being in creation
has: he gave him intelligence to think, he gave
MAN
him a will to do things and he gave him a SOUL - God throughout history revealed himself to man.
so that he could enjoy Him for all eternity, that is , What does this mean? It means that he chose
forever, when his body is gone. certain special men called PROPHETS to know
- Have you thought about how much God loves us him, listen to him and know his will, to tell it to
to have made us like this? other men.
- The catechism teaches us that:
" God used chosen men, who used all their
talents to write down everything and only what - Why did God reveal things to men? Because he
God wanted." loves us.
- Why did God reveal things to men?
To tell us what we have to do to save
ourselves, to get to heaven.
THE BIBLE IS THE
GOD'S WORD
- God wanted everything he had revealed to be
preserved and transmitted to all generations of
men. Men worried about writing what God told
them through the prophets and later through
Christ himself.
This is how A SACRED BOOK was formed:
- At first man in PARADISE could be with God, THE BIBLE.
talk to Him, but remember that the first men Adam 5
and Eve sinned and then were expelled from - The Bible is also called HOLY SCRIPTURE and
- God told the Prophets to announce that a “ is the word of God. Yes, it is God himself who is
Paradise and lost that direct relationship with God.
However, God loved us so much that he did Savior” would come to the world. the author of this book .
not abandon us, but later sent his son Jesus - In the Bible, the Church finds its nourishment
4 and its strength. In the Bible, God goes out to
Christ to save us.
- The most perfect, most complete way in which meet his children to talk with them.
3 God revealed himself, that is, made himself
known to men was through his SON JESUS HOW IS THE BIBLE FORMED ?
MAN IS A BEING CHRIST. Jesus told us with his life, with his - The book of the Bible, or the Holy Scripture, is
example and with his words EVERYTHING that
RELIGIOUS God wanted to tell us.
divided into two large parts:
The Old Testament, which is 46 books.
- Man, in different ways, HAS ALWAYS SEEKED - Look at this, which is very important:
The New Testament is 27 books. had books removed and then you cannot receive
the complete message that God wanted to give us
to know Him.
Look in the Bible Index to see if the 7 books
are included: Tobias, Judith I and Judith II,
Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach and Baruch.
Another simpler way to make sure that the
Bible is complete and that it is a CATHOLIC
BIBLE is to check that the first pages have a
round seal of the Archbishop.
YOU MUST READ THE
1) THE OLD TESTAMENT.
BIBLE !
This tells us: what the creation of the world - The Church recommends that all Catholics read
was like, everything that God told the the Bible, the word of God, every day, because
PROPHETS, the history of the people of Israel this reading will be food for our soul, it will help us
(which is the people that God chose and from know what God wants to tell us and what Jesus
where Jesus would later be born). Christ taught us.
The main purpose of all these writings was
to prepare men for the coming of Christ .
2) THE NEW TESTAMENT : PURPOSE OF THE MONTH
This begins when Jesus is born and is formed
as follows: : - You believe that God has created you and loves
- This month, I will do whatever it takes to follow a you... but sometimes you feel far away, you don't
BIBLE for our home, I will put it in a place where know what he wants to tell you. If you want to
a) THE GOSPELS --- There are 4: that of
the whole family can take it and I will make it a listen to God and his word, you can know the
Saint Matthew, Saint Mark, Saint Luke and Saint
John. habit to read a little piece of it every day. I will start word of God, what He wants to tell you, by
The gospels are the most important part of by reading the Gospels. reading the sacred book that is THE BIBLE.
the Bible, the best, the most precious because 1 In this booklet we will talk to you about the
they tell us how Jesus was born, everything he did Bible .
during his life, everything he told us and how he
LET'S KNOW
died and was resurrected.
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b) THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES -- They
tell us everything the apostles experienced after
Jesus went to heaven and all the efforts and
OUR FAITH
CATHOLIC
persecutions they went through to be able to start
the Church.
c) THE EPISTLES --- They are the letters
written by Saint Paul, Saint Peter (first Pope),
Saint James and Saint John. (34)
d) THE APOCALYPSE --- It is the book that
tells us the prophecies, what will happen until the The Bible
world ends.
- The true Bible has a total of 73 books. Be very
careful when you find or are offered a Bible with
66 books because it is a Protestant Bible that has
Common questions
Powered by AIJesus Christ is depicted as the ultimate revelation of God, encapsulating all that God intended to communicate through His life, actions, and teachings. This notion implies that no further divine revelation is necessary or expected after Jesus. Consequently, the text suggests that new religious movements claiming new revelations are misleading, as they contradict the established belief of Christ as the final and complete word of God .
Distinguishing a complete Bible involves checking for the inclusion of 73 books and validating via a round seal of an Archbishop on the first pages to ensure it is a Catholic version. These distinctions are significant because they ensure the complete transmission of divine messages as intended, avoiding incomplete versions like the Protestant Bible with 66 books, which lack essential texts such as Tobias, Judith, and Maccabees, among others, that are necessary for a full understanding of God's revelations .
Prophecies in religious texts are a method through which God reveals Himself to humanity. This process involves chosen individuals, prophets, who listen to God and understand His will to convey it to others. Prophecy marks a significant avenue for divine revelation, reflecting God's love and desire to communicate with mankind. It emphasizes the ongoing communication from the divine, ultimately culminating in the revelation of Jesus Christ, who embodies the complete message God intended for humanity .
The Bible is viewed as a vital source of spiritual nourishment because it contains God's word and instructions for salvation. It serves as the medium through which God communicates with his followers, providing guidance, strength, and understanding of divine truths. Regular reading of the Bible is encouraged as it supports spiritual growth, helping believers align with God's teachings and develop a closer relationship with Him .
Within the Catholic faith, the Bible holds a central symbolic and authoritative role, representing the ultimate source of divine knowledge and the bedrock of the Church's teachings. It serves not only as a historical account but as a living document through which God continuously engages with His followers, offering guidance, moral direction, and spiritual sustenance. The Bible's authority is further emphasized by its careful preservation and structured compilation, which align with its role as a timeless, sacred communicator of God’s will .
Daily Bible reading is recommended as it consistently nourishes the soul, helping individuals understand what God desires to convey. It encourages personal reflection and spiritual development, enabling believers to become more attuned to Christ's teachings. The practice of daily scripture reading ingrains divine wisdom, promoting moral and ethical behavior aligned with religious beliefs .
According to the narrative, man is considered the most important of all creation due to being made in God's image and likeness, reflecting an intrinsic nature that is similar to God himself. This likeness includes unique gifts such as intelligence, will, and an immortal soul, enabling a relationship with God that can last forever. The purpose of this creation is inherently relational, meant for man to enjoy and know God, which suggests that seeking God and maintaining a connection with Him is central to human existence .
Historical religious practices—such as worship, temple-building, prayer, and sacrifices—reflect man's inherent nature as inherently seeking God and being religious. This stems from the belief that man, by nature, is in pursuit of God because he understands that only in God can truth and happiness be found. This religious inclination is underscored by man's continuous attempts to reconnect with the divine, even after being estranged from the direct relationship in paradise .
Being created in God's image and likeness signifies an intrinsic resemblance to the divine, endowing humans with qualities like intelligence, will, and a soul, fostering a natural tendency to seek communion with God. This perpetual search is a reflection of the restlessness described by Saint Augustine, where humans inherently strive to find solace and fulfillment in God, aligning their lives with the divine purpose and returning to their original connection in paradise .
The division of the Bible into the Old and New Testaments fulfills its purpose by organizing the sacred narrative into a chronological and thematic structure. The Old Testament provides a foundation with its account of creation, prophecies, and preparation for the coming of Christ, while the New Testament begins with the birth of Jesus, encompassing his life, teachings, and acts of the apostles. This structure serves to present a holistic view of religious history and divine instructions, intended to guide mankind toward salvation .