The Thomistic Institute The Mysteries of Christ in the Story of Salvation | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Dec 24, 2024
Delve into the theological significance of Christ's human existence and His unique role in salvation. Discover how His actions exemplify quasi-infinite charity and merit. Unpack the intimate connection between humanity and the divine, as Christ's sacred humanity makes divine grace accessible. Explore the concepts of exemplar and final causality in relation to salvation, emphasizing how faith and sacramental living nurture a deeper relationship with God. It's a thought-provoking journey into the mysteries of Christ and the story of salvation.
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Merit and Salvation
- Christ's quasi-infinite charity merits our salvation from conception.
- This makes further actions seem excessive if viewed as a transaction.
Coordinated Causality of Christ
- Christ's causality in salvation has efficient, exemplar, and final causes.
- These causes work together, not in exclusion.
Christ as Instrument
- Christ's humanity is the ultimate instrument of God's efficient causality.
- This instrumentality is unique and elevates human nature.
