AboutEdward Bode Expertise Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome].
Experience I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.
Organizations Catholic Biblical Association
Publications Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today
Education/Credentials Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome
Question QUESTION: 1. What is Eternal Happiness and How do I obtain it?
2. How reliable is expert opinion from 0 to 100%?
3. What are all the religious texts?
4. Can you give me a rankings of Gods and practically everything?
ANSWER: 1. I have sent two answers on this question -- Do the will of God and observe his commandments.
2. The word of God is 100% reliable.
3. Christianity accepts The Bible and the solemn decisions made by the authorities of the Church.
4. There is one God.
Again, best wishes, Henry.
Your questions are always welcome.
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QUESTION: Can you elaborate and clarify doing the will of God and observe his commandments? How by doing the will of God allow one to developed to Eternal Happiness?
Answer Christianity teaches that perfect and everlasting happiness after death [heaven]comes from doing the will of God.
To begin to understand the will of God, go to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, avaliable on-line at: www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.htm
Begin with paragraphs 1716-1724. The index provides further topics to pursue the thoughts in the above paragraphs.
For God's commandments, again check The Catechism: Begin with page 496 and paragraphs 2052 and following. The next section on prayer, beginning on page 613, is also important.
For me to write out all that the Catechism says on these topics would be very time-consuming for what I would say is already available in the Catechism. So, I hope you understand why I am referring you to the on-line Catechism for an explanation of many things that come under the heading of doing the will of God and obeying His commandments.
So, please read the above references. I am still available for further explanations.
Again, best wishes and my prayers, Henry.
