2007-07-30 06:31:58 · 2 answers · asked by hossteacher 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Deposit of Faith is the body of saving truth entrusted by Christ to the Apostles and handed on by them to be preserved and proclaimed. Jesus ordered them to teach the nations "everything I have commanded you" and assured them "know that I am with you always, until the end of the world." (Mt 28:18-20). The metaphor of a "deposit" suggests that this teaching is an inexhaustible treasure, that rewards reflection and study with new insights and deeper penetration into the mystery of the divine economy of salvation [God's plan for saving mankind]. Although the Church's understanding of this teaching can and does develop, it can never be augmented in substance. The Catechism of the Catholic Church notes:
2007-07-30 06:52:53 · answer #1 · answered by flannelpajamas1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we accept Jesus as Lord, we are all given the measure of faith.
2007-07-30 13:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋