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Chapter 2: The Inspiration and Structure of Sacred Scripture
The authorship of Scripture is both fully the work of man and fully the work of God.
The authorship of Scripture is both fully the work of man and fully the work of God.
There are different senses of Scripture that must be understood in order to read and comprehend Gods Word.
Sin and death entered the world through the sin of Adam and Eve, but God promised to send a Savior to save us from our sins.
The story of Cain and Abel demonstrates the impact of sin on humanity; but God gives everyone the opportunity to repent of their sins.
God called Abraham, the father of faith, to enter into a covenant with Him and to be the father of His Chosen People.
God called Moses to free His people from bondage in Egypt and bring them to the Promised Land.
The fourth through sixth commandments teach us to honor our parents, all human life, and be pure and modest in our behavior.
Every covenant includes a mediator, a promise, a sign, and a progression.
The prophets were men and women who were called by God to experience deeply God’s saving presence in the historical situation of their times and who were given a mission to make known the message of God’s saving power.
The true meaning of freedom is the ability to choose one’s actions and direct them toward God.
Covenants establish trusting and loving relationships between God and mankind.
Divine revelation is the body of truths shown to us by God.
Scripture is proclaimed at every Mass.
The seventh through tenth commandments teach us to respect what belongs to others, tell the truth, and not desire things which belong to others.
The story of creation in Genesis is not meant to be science, but rather it communicates important truths about God and humanity.