Catechism Paragraph 211
Part 1:
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
Section 2: THE CREEDS
Chapter 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER
Article 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
Section 2: THE CREEDS
Chapter 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER
Article 1: I BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
The divine name, "I Am" or "He Is", expresses God's faithfulness: despite the faithlessness of men's sin and the punishment it deserves, he keeps "steadfast love for thousands".[21] By going so far as to give up his own Son for us, God reveals that he is "rich in mercy".[22] By giving his life to free us from sin, Jesus reveals that he himself bears the divine name: "When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will realize that "I AM"."[23]
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[21]
Ex 34:7
[22]
Eph 2:4
[23]
Jn 8:28 (Greek).