Sacraments in Scripture is an excellent tool for deepening one's understanding of the mystery of Christ's abiding presence with us through the sacraments. It is an excellent tool for studying an essential part of the Church's teaching on the sacraments.
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This short, breezy read is really well done. Many catholics incorrectly understand the sacraments either as man-made inventions of the Church or as arbitrary creations by Christ. Gray tackles both misconceptions by clearly showing that the sacraments are merely the final evolution of God's saving grace, that centuries and centuries of salvific force foreshadow and precede them.For example, in Genesis chapter 22, Issac asks Abraham as they carry wood up the mountain, "Behold, the fire and the wood; but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Issac of course was to be the offering, but at the last minute God provides a ram in the thicket. It is interesting to note, however, that it is a ram that is sacrificed and not a lamb. Gray explains why--and how that lamb must eventually be provided (Hint: the Sacrament of the Eucharist!). Having read five or six books focused specifically on the sacraments, this is probably the most interesting and accessible text of the group, despite being the shortest. It also partners nicely with a more technical study such as Stravinskas' 'Understanding the Sacraments'. Highly recommended for both devotional and catechetical reading! 95pp
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I enjoyed this book much. Brief but rich chapters on each Sacrament. Enlightening insights on every page. Shows how each Sacrament is a distinctive participation in the life of Christ. A fine aid to appreciation of grace-- God's transforming life in us.Joe Conti, Ph.D. Dept of Comparative Religion California State University, Fullerton
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Dr. Gray has an excellent grasp of christianity, its history and how it fits into our world today. Great author.
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The meaning of the sacraments flows from Scripture like water flows from a spring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
common priesthood, ministerial priesthood, sacramental signs, new exodus Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, Saint Paul, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Red Sea, Old Covenant, Lamb of God, Saint John, John the Baptist, Saint Peter, Jordan River, People of God, Spirit of God, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sacrament of Marriage, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew, Book of Revelation, Christ Jesus, Garden of Eden, Jesus Himself, Our Heavenly Father New!
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The meaning of the sacraments flows from Scripture like water flows from a spring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
common priesthood, ministerial priesthood, sacramental signs, new exodus Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Old Testament, Saint Paul, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, New Testament, Red Sea, Old Covenant, Lamb of God, Saint John, John the Baptist, Saint Peter, Jordan River, People of God, Spirit of God, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sacrament of Marriage, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew, Book of Revelation, Christ Jesus, Garden of Eden, Jesus Himself, Our Heavenly Father New!
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- Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Institutes of Christian Religion by Tony Lane on page 20
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (English and Latin Edition) by Libreria Editrice Vaticana in Front Matter
- Thomas Aquinas by Christopher Martin on page 20
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Gift Edition by U.S. Catholic Church in Front Matter
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- Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass by Scott Hahn in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Faith Facts II: Answers to Catholic Questions by Leon J. Suprenant Jr. in Back Matter
- Boys To Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue by Tim Gray in Front Matter
- Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God by Scott Hahn on page 211
- Witnesses of the Messiah (Kingdom Studies) by Stephen Pimentel in Back Matter
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