Where To Find Catholic Teachings In The Bible

GOD'S REMEDIES

Grace

"The effect of grace is to make us freely do [God's] will."

Thomas Merton

Grace is a free gift of God

Ps 84:11; Zech 12:10; Jn 1:16; 3:27; Rom 3:24;

4:2-5; 16; 5:15-17; 9:14-18; 11:6; 1Cor 4:7; 1Pet

5:10

Grace is given through Jesus

Jn 1:17; Rom 1:5; Gal 1:6; Eph 2:7; 1Tim 1:14;

2Tim 1:9

Jesus is grace of God Mt 21:37; Jn 3:16-17; Rom 3:24; 2Cor 8:9; Gal

4:4; Tit 2:11; Heb 2:11

God's grace is inexhaustible Rom 5:17; 2Cor 4:15; 9:8; Eph 1:7; 2:7; 1Tim

1:14

Riches come from throne of

grace Eph 3:12; Heb 4:16

Grace makes us strong in

faith

Acts 4:33; 6:8; 14:3; 20:32; Rom 1:11; 16:25;

1Cor 1:7-8; 2Thess 2:16-17; 3:3

Grace needed to spread the

faith Acts 18:27; Rom 1:5

Grace prepares us for

eternal life Rom 5:2; 6:23; Tit 1:2; 1Pet 1:13

God gives grace to the

humble Prov 3:34; Jas 4:6; 1Pet 5:5

Grace demands a response 1Cor 15:10; 2Cor 11:23; Eph 2:10; Phil 2:12-13

By grace we grow in

knowledge of Christ 2Pet 3:18

Mary is full of grace Lk 1:28; 42

The Church

"How can we say that the Church wishes to bring us back into the dark ages? The church was the only

thing that ever brought us out of them." G. K. Chesterton

Grace more plentiful than

sin Rom 5:15; 20; 6:1; 2Cor 12:9

Grace can be lost Heb 12:15; Jude 4

Grace and peace wished in

greetings

Rom 1:7; 1Cor 1:3; 2Cor 1:2; Gal 1:3; Eph 1:2;

Phil 1:2; Col 1:2; 1Thess 1:1; 2Thess 1:2; Philem

3; 1Tim 1:2; 2Tim 1:2; Tit 1:4; Heb 13:25

Foretold in OT Tobit 13:11-18; Is 2:2-3; Bar 5:3; Hos 2:14-24;

Mic 4:1-3

Called Church of God 1Tim 3:15

Founded by Christ Mt 16:18; 28:19; Mk 16:15; 1Cor 3:11; Eph 2:20;

1Pet 2:4-6

Is Body of Christ Rom 12:4; 1Cor 12:12; Eph 1:22-23; 5:22; Col

1:18

Christ is head of Church Eph 1:22; 5:23; Col 1:18

Purchased by Christ's

blood Acts 20:28; Eph 5:25; Heb 9:12

Is everlasting Mt 16:18; 28:20

Is visible Mt 5:14; Mk 4:30-32; Eph 2:19-22

Is infallible Mt 16:18; 28:20; Mk 16:16; Lk 10:16; 1Tim 3:15

Authority of Church Mt 16:18-19; 18:18; Jn 20:23

Members to be holy 1Cor 1:2; Col 3:12

Growth of Church Acts 2:41; 2:47; 5:14; 6:7; 11:24

Christ is cornerstone Ps 118:22; Mt 21:42; Mk 12:10; Lk 20:17; Acts

4:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pet 2:4; 7

Built on apostles 1Cor 3:10; Eph 2:20; Rev 21:14

Good and bad members Mt 13:41-48; 22:10

Doctrine, community,

sacred rite (bread) Acts 2:42

Christ loved the Church Eph 5:25-26

Church is

pillar/foundation of truth 1 Tim 3:15

Unbroken succession Acts 1:15-26; 2 Tim 2:2; Tit 1:5

Christ protects Church Mt 16:18; 20:20

Communion of Saints

Baptism

"Then the catechumens are brought by us to where there is water, and they are reborn into the same

manner in which we ourselves were reborn." -- Justin Martyr (before 165 AD)

Presbyters/elders (priests)

were ordained, preached

and taught the flock,

administered sacraments

Acts 15:6;23; 1 Tim 4:14; 5:22; 1 Tim 5:17; Jas

5:13-15; Rom 15:16

Unity of all Christians Jn 15:5; Rom 12:4; 1Cor 6:12-20; 10:17; 12:4-27; Eph

2:19; 5:30; Col 1:18; 24; 2:19; 3:15

Praying for each other Jer 15:1; Acts 12:5; Rom 15:30; 2Cor 13:7; Eph 6:18;

Col 4:3 1Thess 5:25; 2Thess 3:1; Heb 13:18; Jas 5:16

Intercession of saints Tobit 12:12; 2Mac 15:14; Rev 5:8; 8:4

We are surrounded by

saints Heb 12:1

Saints now in heaven 1Thess 3:13; Heb 11:40; 12:23; 1Pet 3:19; Rev 6:9

Miracles through Acts 5:15; 19:11-12

All called to be saints Eph 1:4-6; 12; 14

Foreshadowed in OT Ezek 36:25; 1Pet 3:20-21

John's baptism preparatory Mk 1:4; 8; Acts 1:5; 11:16; 19:4

Administered by disciples Jn 4:2

In Christ's name Acts 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; Rev 14:1;

22:4

In name of Trinity Mt 28:19

For all mankind Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15-16; Lk 24:47;

Acts 2:38

Baptized into Christ 1Cor 12:13; Gal 3:27

Baptized into Christ's death Rom 6:3

Baptized to new life Rom 6:4; Tit 3:5

With water and Holy Spirit Jn 3:5; Eph 5:26; Tit 3:5

Only one baptism Eph 4:5

Necessity of baptism Mk 16:16; Jn 3:5

For our redemption 1Jn 5:6

For sanctified 1Cor 6:11; Eph 5:26

For justification 1Cor 6:11

Our assurance of resurrection Rom 6:3-5; 1Cor 15:29

Confirmation

Anointing. The symbolism of anointing with oil also signifies the Holy Spirit, to the point of becoming a

synonym for the Holy Spirit. In Christian initiation, anointing is the sacramental sign of Confirmation,

called "chrismation" in the Churches of the East. Its full force can be grasped only in relation to the

primary anointing accomplished by the Holy Spirit, that of Jesus. Christ (in Hebrew "messiah") means the

one "anointed" by God's Spirit. -- The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Reconciliation (Confession & Penance)

The Blessed Eucharist

"The most ferocious opponent of the Christian ceremonials must admit that if Catholicism had not

instituted the bread and wine, somebody else would most probably have done so." G. K. Chesterton

A free gift of God Tit 3:5

Forgives sin 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 2:38; 22:16

Is indwelling of Holy Spirit Jn 14:17; Acts 2:4; 10:44

Promised by Christ Jn 14:16; 26; 15:26

Conferred by imposition of hands Acts 8:17; 19:6

Distinct from baptism Acts 8:15

Received before baptism Acts 10:44

Received after baptism Acts 2:38; 8:14-17; 19:5-6

God forgives sin Mk 2:7; Lk 5:21

Christ has power to forgive sin Mt 9:6; Mk 2:10; Lk 5:24; Col 3:13

Confession instituted by Christ Jn 20:22-23

Forgiveness is through Christ 2Cor 2:10

Is for reconciliation with Christ 2Cor 5:18

Reconciliation is from Christ Rom 5:11; Col 1:20; Heb 1:3

Power is delegated by Christ Jn 20:23; 2Cor 5:18

Degrees of sin (mortal or venial?) 1Jn 5:16

Penance reconciles the sinner to the

community of believers 2 Cor 2:5-8

"If you forgive sins ... they are

forgiven." Jn 20:22-23

Binding on earth and heaven. Mt 18:18

Ministry of reconciliation. 2 Cor 5:18

Forgiveness of sins, anointing of the

sick, confession. Jas 5:14-16

Called the Lord's Supper 1Cor 11:20

Sacrament of the Sick

Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him

and anoint (him) with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the

Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. - James 5:14

Holy Orders

Called the Agape (Love-

Feast) Jude 12

Called the Breaking of

Bread Acts 2:42

Promised by Christ Jn 6:27-59

Instituted by Christ Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:15-20; 1Cor

11:23-25

Christ actually present in Mt 26:26; Mk 14:22; Lk 22:19; Jn 6:35; 41; 51-

58; 1Cor 11:27-29

Commemoration of Calvary Mt 26:28; Lk 22:19-20; 1Cor 10:16; 11:25-26

Uniting us to Christ Acts 2:42; Rom 12:5; 1Cor 10:17

May receive the

consecrated species of

bread or wine only

Lk 24:30; Jn 6:51; 57-58; Acts 20:7; 1Cor 10:17;

11:27

Source of divine life Jn 6:27; 33; 50; 51; 58; 1Cor 11:30

Jesus is Bread of Life Jn 6:35; 41; 48; 51

This is my body this is my

blood

Mt 26:26-27; Mk 14:22;24; Lk 22:19-20; 1 Cor

10:24-25

Serious consequences of

sinning against the body

and blood

1 Cor 11:26-30

Long discourse on

Eucharist Jn 6:32-58

Oil used in anointing of sick Mk 6:13; Jas 5:14

Received with prayer of faith Jas 5:15

In the name of the Lord Jas 5:14

Also forgives sins Jas 5:15

Restores person to health Mk 6:13; Jas 5:15

Duties and functions of OT

priests Deut 33:7-11

Melchizedek priesthood superior

to Aaronic priesthood Heb 7:1-17; 8:1-13

Melchizedek a type of Christ Ps 110:4; Heb 5:6; 10; 6:20

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Marriage

Annulment or Divorce?

One of the most common misunderstandings about Catholic teaching is the difference between an

annulment and a divorce. Often people say an annulment is just a Catholic divorce -- nothing could be

further from the truth. To Catholics there is no divorce (ref Mt 5:32; 19:9, Mk 10:2-12, Lk 16:18, 1Cor

7:10). An annulment is a statement by the Church that a sacramental marriage has never taken place.

Take for example someone who is forced into a marriage. The Church would say that is not a Christian

marriage. Civil law is exactly the same. A shotgun wedding is not a Christian marriage.

For Christians there are other reasons for granting an annulment. The Church has always taught that a

Perfect priesthood of Christ Heb 3:1-4; 7:27; 8:4-6; 9:12-14; 25; 10:5

Calling of apostles Mt 10:1; 16:16-19; Lk 6:13; 22:32; Jn

21:15-17

Consecration of apostles Jn 20:22

Sending of apostles Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47; Jn 20:21

Transmission of priesthood 1Tim 4:14; 5:22; 2Tim 1:6; Tit 1:5

Functions of priests Mal 1:11; Mt 28:19; Jn 20:23; 1Cor 11:24;

Jas 5:14

Degrees of authority 1Cor 12:28; Eph 4:11; 1Thess 5:12; Jas 3:1

Priesthood of believers Eph 2:19-20; 1Pet 2:5; 9

Pray for priestly vocations Mt 9:37-38; Lk 10:2

Priesthood in New Testament

times Rom 15:16

Ordained by God Gen 1:28; 2:18; Tobit 8:5-7; Mt 19:6

Marriage likened to Christ and his

Church Eph 5:21-23

Two in one flesh Gen 2:23-24; Mt 19:3-6; Eph 5:31

Couples to respect each other 1Cor 7:4; Eph 5:21-25; 33; Col 3:18-

19

Union is holy 1Cor 7:13-14; Eph 5:25-26

For procreation of children Gen 1:28

Continence good for short periods 1Cor 7:1-5

Children a blessing from God Gen 24:60; 30:1-3; Ps 127:3; 1Sam

1:6; Lk 1:25

Divorce not permitted Mt 5:32; 19:9; Mk 10:2-12; Lk 16:18;

1Cor 7:10

Death dissolves marriage Rom 7:2; 1Cor 7:39

Celibacy a higher calling Mt 19:12; 1Cor 7:8, 25, 38

marriage should be open to children. If a couple gets married but has no plans for children, then the Church

might rule that marriage is not sacramental and is in fact null. (Be careful not to read this to mean you must

have children to have a valid marriage -- you must only be open to children.)

An annulment is a statement by the Church that a sacramental marriage did not occur. A divorce is a

statement by a civil authority that a marriage is dissolved.

Holy Scriptures

Apostles

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Scriptures inspired by God Acts 1:16; Rom 1:2; 2Tim 3:16; 1Pet 1:10;

2 Pet 1:21

Called the Word of God 1Thess 2:13; Heb 4 12

Called a two-edged sword Ps 149:6; Heb 4:12; Rev 1:16

Some things hard to understand 2Pet 3:16

Have need of an interpreter Acts 8:30-31; 2Pet 3:16

Purpose and uses of Holy

Scriptures

Rom 15-4; 16:26; 1Cor 10:11; 2Tim 3:15-

17

No Scripture subject to private

interpretation 2 Pet 1:20-21

Learned from childhood Deut 6:7; 11:19; 31:12-13; 2Tim 3:15

Blessed for believing the Word of

God Lk 11:28; Rev 22:7

Apostles are those who

are sent

Mt 28:19; Mk 6:7; 16:15; Lk 24:47; Jn 4:38; 17:18;

20:21

Called by Christ Mt 10:2-4; Mk 3:13-19; Lk 6:12-16; Acts 1:13

Holy Spirit poured out on

apostles Acts 1:8; 2:3-4

Apostles are witnesses to

Christ

Lk 24:48; Jn 15:27; Acts 1:8; 21-22; 2:32; 3:15;

4:33; 5:32; 10:39; 13:31; 22:15

Apostles shall judge the

world Mt 19:28; Lk 22:30; 1Cor 6:2; Rev 20:4

Church built on apostles Mt 16:18; Eph 2:20; Rev 21:14

Primacy given to Peter Mt 16:18; Lk 22:31-32; Jn 1:42; 21:15-17

Paul called to be an

apostle

Acts 9:15; Rom 1:1; 1Cor 9:1; 15:8-10; 2Cor 5:20;

Gal 1:15; 17

Paul apostle of Gentiles Acts 9:15; 22:15; Rom 11:13; Gal 2:8; 1Tim 2:7

Functions of apostles

Acts 2:42; 4:35; 6:2; 15:6; 1Cor 3:9; 4:1; 11:23;

15:1;

2Cor 5:20; 6:1