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Faith Q&A › Catechism › 9. The Fall of Humanity

What is the role of each Hypostasis in my life?

The answer

The love of God the Father for me:

He created me as the greatest creation on earth.

His divine providence embraces me.

He makes all things work for my good.

His Fatherhood is always kind, even when I am being chastened.

With love and wisdom, He grants me the gifts I need.

He grants me the free gift of salvation.

His divine embrace welcomes me.

The grace of the only Son saves me:

His names and titles declare His love for me.

He was incarnate for my sake.

He suffered for my sake.

He was crucified for my sake.

He resurrects me with Him.

He raises me to His heavens.

He grants me new life.

The communion of the Holy Spirit:

He grants me the revelation of the Holy Scriptures.

He offers me fellowship with God.

He grants me the spirit of adoption by the Father (the new birth of baptism).

He restores the divine image in my nature.

He grants me the forgiveness of sins.

He enlightens my mind.

He grants me membership in the Church, the Body of Christ.

He gives me the power of victory over sin, death, and Satan, and raises my heart up to heaven.

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty

Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty, Catechism of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Volume 1, Books 1–3. First English Edition, 2023. Published by St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Sporting, Alexandria, and Queen St. Mary & Prince Tadros Coptic Orthodox Church, South Brunswick, NJ. Copyright © 2023. Translation and Editing: Youth of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Arabian Gulf, and Egypt.