Bible Study
Sacred Scripture is the inspired word of God, the collection of sacred books that hand on the truth of Revelation in written form. The Bible reveals that God fulfilled his saving plan of love to free us from sin.
The beliefs of Catholics are found in the Bible in two ways: explicit and implicit. Some teachings of the Catholic Church are easily found in the Bible. For example, that Jesus is the Son of God, that he called Twelve Apostles to follow him, that he healed, forgave sins, proclaimed the Kingdom of God present in his person, and that he suffered, died and rose again for our sins, are all very explicit in the Bible. The Holy Spirit makes known the full meaning of these events in and through the Church, and makes the power of these events effective throughout history and in our lives today.
The beliefs of Catholics are found in the Bible in two ways: explicit and implicit. Some teachings of the Catholic Church are easily found in the Bible. For example, that Jesus is the Son of God, that he called Twelve Apostles to follow him, that he healed, forgave sins, proclaimed the Kingdom of God present in his person, and that he suffered, died and rose again for our sins, are all very explicit in the Bible. The Holy Spirit makes known the full meaning of these events in and through the Church, and makes the power of these events effective throughout history and in our lives today.
Some beliefs are more hidden. Love loves to hide secrets, so that when we find them we are enraptured even more by their beauty. The mystery of Jesus is so profound that sometimes you have to look closely to see all the parts that he has made known. The Holy Spirit has hidden some dimensions of the mission of Jesus in the Bible. The truths of faith are clarified by the Tradition through the Magisterium, the Church’s authentic teaching office. These truths never contradict the Word of God in Scripture, but serve to articulate its truth more clearly.
Some beliefs are more hidden. Love loves to hide secrets, so that when we find them we are enraptured even more by their beauty. The mystery of Jesus is so profound that sometimes you have to look closely to see all the parts that he has made known. The Holy Spirit has hidden some dimensions of the mission of Jesus in the Bible. The truths of faith are clarified by the Tradition through the Magisterium, the Church’s authentic teaching office. These truths never contradict the Word of God in Scripture, but serve to articulate its truth more clearly.
The Holy Spirit helps us to find and to articulate these mysteries. The teaching on the Trinity, that is, that there are three Persons in one God, is found in the Bible in the many instances where Jesus speaks about his relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The terms that the Church needed to express this mystery were given to her over several hundred years by the same Holy Spirit that inspired the Gospel writers as they wrote of the words of Jesus that revealed the mystery in the first place. The Church’s teachings about the Blessed Mother, the saints, the role of virtue and holiness are found in the Bible implicitly in varying degrees.
Bible Study has become a very effective way to help Catholics uncover the true meaning of Scripture. The Bible is at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It is the living Word of God, where our Father meets with us and lovingly speaks to us. Through guided study, one is able to grow in the knowledge and appreciation for the written Word of God such that it reminds us of our beliefs and inspires our devotions.
Bible Study classes are available at IHM in English and in Spanish.
English Mondays: 06.30 pm – 08.00 pm
Contact: Deacon Alfonso Cervantes (210) 355-9105
Spanish Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Contact: Francisco Salazar (210) 260-5880 / (210) 219-9906
Sundays 10:30am-11:30am
Contact: Omar Garnica (210) 209-5928 / (210) 336-4600
Bible Study classes are available at IHM in English and in Spanish.
English Mondays: 06.30 pm – 08.00 pm
Contact: Deacon Alfonso Cervantes (210) 355-9105
Spanish Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm
Contact: Francisco Salazar (210) 260-5880 / (210) 219-9906
Sundays 10:30am-11:30am
Contact: Omar Garnica (210) 209-5928 / (210) 336-4600
