Salvation and transformation
Christ defeats death and restores life. Grace and the Spirit's renewing work call for prayer, mercy and obedience; transformation never turns a creature into the divine essence.
Tradition note
Follow local parish or diocesan formation guidance for sacramental preparation.
Key points
- Christ defeats death and restores life. Grace and the Spirit's renewing work call for prayer, mercy and obedience; transformation never turns a creature into the divine essence.
- No. God's gift enables a real life of faith, love and holiness.
Learning objectives
- Is salvation a human achievement independent of God?
- Identify the church and limits of the source.
Practice and discussion
- Read the passage and the linked church source.
- Explain the answer in your own words and ask a local catechist about practice.
Scripture
- Romans 8:1-17; Ephesians 2:8-10 — Read the literary context. Later ecclesial reception is supplied by the named source, not established by the passage alone.