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… … or God's reign and will. Nevertheless, God does not conceal Himself, but rather reveals Himself to mankind. His … …

… 1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator …

… … is based on the Hebrew canon of Judaism. Even by the time of Jesus and the early Apostles, Judaism did not yet … by the end of the first century AD. At that point in time, the Christian canon of the Old Testament was far from … …

… … epistles of Paul, the gospel of Mark is the oldest written testimony of Christian belief. The content and structure of … …

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… Holy Scripture testifies that God has revealed Himself in all time periods and in a variety of ways (see … these works in the Psalms. Furthermore, God reveals Himself to human beings through His word and intervenes … demonstrated that he believed God. Whenever God reveals Himself, He calls upon human beings to believe: the only … …

… … is the statement "Jesus is the Lord!" (Romans 10: 9). An important statement expressed in the creeds of the early … …

… … God is the author of all reality, and it testifies of Him. God is not only almighty as regards His work of … …

… … and gracious Father, and enabled them to experience Him as such. Further revelations from God are given by the … human beings, speaks to them, and allows them to speak to Him. The description of the divine characteristics is to … …

… … as "the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit", we do not imply that these are three different Gods, but rather three … …

… … 1: 2) and also: "Then God said, 'Let us make man in Our image, according to our likeness'" (Genesis 1: 26). … …

… … (Genesis 2: 7-8, 19). All created things are subject to Him. The creation and its order bear witness to God's … of the material He has created. All creation is subject to Him. He sustains the creation and guides it. … …

… … was created by God and is called the "invisible creation". Sometimes the term "beyond" is also used to emphasise that … …

… … to worship God, fulfil His instructions, and thereby serve Him. In individual cases angels can, if God wills, become … …

… … this is expressed as follows: "No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the … angels, whose existence also began at a certain point in time. He is without beginning or end, identical in essence … …

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… … his successors. The adoration of the king anointed by God sometimes even went so far as to designate him as God (Psalm … …

… … prior to His suffering and death. In so doing, He revealed Himself as the King of peace and justice whom the prophet … …

… … and Luke describe the birth of Jesus. Jesus was born at the time when Herod ruled as king over Judea, when Augustus was … …

… … had caused many of His disciples to turn their backs on Him, became understandable: "Unless you eat the flesh of the … …

… From the beginning, God has revealed Himself to mankind (see … …

… … for the activity of the Spirit of God are recorded from the time of Moses (Exodus 31: 3; Numbers 11: 25-29) and the … …

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… … is intended to be shared with others. Already in early times, Christians were instructed to profess their faith and … which was already menaced by heresies in New Testament times, was to be spread in unadulterated fashion. …

… 1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel …

… … of salvation have been recorded in writing. Already in the time after the Babylonian exile, that is in the centuries … the compilation of sacred writings of Judaism in use at the time, the modern Christian usage of the term applies to the … that these texts have remained unadulterated over all this time. Holy Scripture is a testimony of the revelation of … …

… … accounts of the creation, individual events from the time after the fall into sin, as well as the origin and … …

… … of Paul to the Thessalonians The two epistles of Paul to Timothy The epistle of Paul to Titus The epistle of … …

… According to Christian understanding, the principal aim of the Old Testament is to prepare the way for the … …

… … should find its way into the creeds. Over the course of time, various creeds were formulated: the Apostles' Creed … …

… … 325 Emperor Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea. Approximately 250 to 300 Bishops accepted the emperor's … …

… … virgin birth is not to be regarded as a matter of secondary importance or as an ancient mythological notion, but is … …

… … professions of both the Old and New Testaments. God Himself spoke to Moses of His oneness and faithfulness to Himself, which is expressed in His name: "I AM WHO I AM" … …

… God has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Thus God can be … of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself as Creator, Redeemer, Reconciler, and Maker of the … …

… … attest to the sending of the incarnate Son of God: "And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heaven … …

… … eternally in the beyond after physical death is of great importance to man (1 Peter 3: 19; 1 Corinthians 15). The … …

… … These are not to be understood as specific measures of time. The Bible relates how all that which is perceptible to … …

… 3.3.2 Man in the image of God …

… … risen (Matthew 28: 5-6). Later on, the Risen One identified Himself to Mary Magdalene. He also encountered Peter and the … There are specifically named persons to whom He showed Himself and who recognised Him. This refutes any speculation … words, the church (John 21: 15-17). The Risen Lord showed Himself to His Apostles "by many infallible proofs, being … …

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… … Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10: 9). From … is none other than God Himself who has become incarnate in Him. Apostle Paul wrote that the rule of Jesus Christ … …

… … all other priesthoods becomes manifest. Jesus Christ is not simply another high priest in the long line of Israel's high … …

… Jesus Christ is without sin. Nonetheless, He allowed Himself to be baptised by John the Baptist and to be counted … of repentance–makes it clear that Jesus Christ abased Himself and subjected Himself to the same act that must be performed on every … …

… … nature of the Son of God became evident in His dread of the impending crucifixion. In humbleness and surrender to God He … …

… … with respect to His human nature, whereby God acknowledges Him as the Messiah, the "Anointed One". Apostle Peter taught … New Testament also refers to Him as the "Comforter" and "Helper", as well as a "power" … the Holy Spirit, because the virgin Mary became pregnant by Him. The Holy Spirit attested to the sending of the Son at … …

… … course of salvation history, the Spirit of God manifests Himself as the power which takes hold of human beings and … …

… … the laying on of hands and prayer of an Apostle. It is important to distinguish between the Holy Spirit as a gift … …

… … that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh (1 John 4: 2), and imparts the knowledge that He has come as the Son of the … …

… … [deeplink:cat:7f3f2486-a8b9-4fbc-b415-416a42a71dfd]). The imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit through Apostles … …

… … centuries, as well as the early church creeds and the most important statements of the Christian faith. Beyond that … …

… 1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son …

… … first centuries BC. In terms of content, they constitute an important binding agent between the Old and New Testaments. Important convictions of faith of the New Testament are … …

… … and admonition, and serves to promote knowledge. The important thing in this process is the attitude of heart … …

… … future events (1 Corinthians 15: 51-57). Their activity and testimony was permeated by that which the Holy Spirit … …

… … early church creeds summarise the testimony of Holy Scripture in concise and authoritative … …

… … catholic): the universality, or catholicity, of the church implies that it is all-encompassing, in other words, that it … …

… … throughout the history of salvation, commands reverence for Him. That the presence of God is holy and that it demands … …

… … protect the faith against heretics who sought to convey an image of God which did not correspond to the testimony of … …

… God reveals Himself as the Father in unsurpassed fashion through the … Creator, as Father. In Old Testament times, God revealed Himself as a loving and caring Father to the people of … …

… … God permitted human beings to have direct fellowship with Him. Through His commandment that they should not eat of the … he will repeatedly fail because evil exercises power over him. He therefore remains a slave to sin throughout his … …

… … (John 11: 17-44), who died again at a later point in time. The risen Christ has been permanently torn from the … mortality of the flesh. He was no longer bound to space or time. It was in this body that the Lord appeared in the … …

… … of the dual nature of Jesus transcends the horizon of human imagination and experience. It is a mystery. In … …

… … heavenly being who is not part of the human race. At the time of Jesus, devout Jews awaited the coming of the "Son of … …

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… … He remained there for forty days and was tempted several times by the Devil. Jesus withstood the temptation and … …

… … council pronounced Jesus guilty of blasphemy and condemned Him to death. The fact that He claimed to be the Son of God … Jeremiah 32: 9; Zechariah 11: 12-13), this does not absolve him from responsibility for his actions. …

… 3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament …

… … another Comforter and Helper. The latter bears witness of Him and glorifies Him. He keeps the gospel alive among the followers of Christ … …

… … today, the Holy Spirit works in the same fullness as at the time of the first Apostles. SUMMARY The Holy … …

… … a purely internal matter, but that it also has practical implications for conduct in life. Believing sinners who … …

… 1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church …

… … provide explanations about the doctrine, which the Apostles proclaimed by commission of their Sender. In the … …

… … one of the basic realities of human life. It does not refer primarily to a particular doctrine or view of the world, but … …

… Jesus Christ made it clear that faith in Him and His gospel is brought about by accepting the word of … …

… … creeds in a manner that is authoritative for our faith. An important result of this is the New Apostolic Creed. In it … …

… … in His [Jesus'] name" (John 20: 23), that is to bindingly proclaim forgiveness to human beings on the basis of the … …

… … earth"–attests that God can do anything, that nothing is impossible for Him, and that for Him there are no … also attested by the angels: "For with God nothing will be impossible" (Luke 1: 37). The omnipotence of God … …

… … and the Holy Spirit. While all divine acts are, at the same time, acts of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, they … …

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… … is expressed in Hebrews 1: 3: The Son is "... the express image of His [the Father's] person." In Jesus Christ, God, … …

… … reference to a coming Redeemer in the curse of the serpent immediately following the fall into sin (Genesis 3: … …

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… … in history–in both its present and future form: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand" (Mark … …

… … not of this world and that He did not pursue any worldly claims to power. Pontius Pilate found no fault in Jesus and … …

… … "Helper" and as the power from on high, which was to be imparted to His own. Jesus stated that His departure from … …

… … revealed and recognisable path. It can be considered an important function of the Catechism to serve as a basis for … …

… … ministry. Thus the ministry is not a human work, nor is it ultimately that of the congregation. Rather it is God's gift … …

… … "the Eternal", has neither beginning nor end. Temporal limitations do not exist for Him. "Before the mountains were … …

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… … of Jesus Christ, who acted exactly as God had described Himself to Israel: "For I am the Lord who heals you" (Exodus … Before raising Lazarus from the dead, the Lord revealed Himself with words of fundamental importance: "I am the … not only had the power to raise the dead to life–He Himself is the life, He Himself is the resurrection. The … …

… … great multitude followed Jesus. To the women who wept over Him the Lord said: "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for … before God the Father on behalf of all those who had put Him to the cross and who were unaware of the scope of their … to the criminal who had been crucified together with Him, who had asked Him for grace, and who, in the face of … …

… Holy Scripture provides abundant testimony of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God. It … …

… … "dwelling place of God", or "temple of the living God" (1 Timothy 3: 15; Ephesians 2: 22; 2 Corinthians 6: 16). In … …

… … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord. The Sixth Article of Faith deals with … God inclines Himself to the human being and liberates him from the dominion of sin. Through this act of God's love … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord". Belief in Jesus as the Christ and as the … …

… In the old as well as in the new covenant, God reveals Himself as the Loving One. Out of love He elected the people … from Egyptian captivity. However, God not only revealed Himself as the Loving One to the people of Israel in this … …

… 3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images …

… … our sorrows; ... the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed" (verses 4-5). This is … contrast to what they did to the criminals crucified with Him, the soldiers did not break the legs of Jesus. This was … …

… I believe that Holy Communion was instituted by the Lord Himself in memory of the once brought, fully valid … text handed down to us about Holy Communion. It is Jesus Himself who calls upon the believers to remember Him (1 … …

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… … between man and God. Prophets were expected to proclaim the divine will and foretell coming … …

… … of the will of God upon which it was based–He introduced Himself as the only one entitled to interpret the law with … …

… … is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will rise the third day" … …

… … with Holy Sealing or the Baptism of the Spirit, namely the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the … …

… God is perfect. He requires no improvement, change, or any further development. He is the … …

… … elements of the profession to Christ are founded upon the testimony of Jesus in the New Testament. …

… … of trust with them. When the other disciples left Him because they did not understand Him, the Apostles remained with Him and professed that He is the Christ. To them He gave … …

… … an end. Jesus Christ, on the other hand, is without sin and immortal. His priesthood is everlasting. Whereas the priests … …

… … surely as He ascended into heaven and that He will take to Himself the firstfruits of the dead and living who have … of Jesus Christ is the fact that the Lord will "take to Himself the firstfruits of the dead and living who have … …

… … with costly oil of spikenard, it was to foreshadow His impending death (John 12: 7). Some of those present were … …

… … defeat is really a victory which laid the foundation for an immeasurably great work of redemption. Through the … …

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… … of God preached to those who had been disobedient in Noah's time. He did this in order to offer them salvation: "For … …

… … the Holy Spirit, is also attested: "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who … …

… … Apostles, He was taken up into heaven, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. As they stood there, still watching Him, two men in white apparel stood with them and said: "Men … you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven" (Acts 1: 11). In contrast to the … …

… … presence in the church. Apostle Paul variously uses the image of the "body of Christ" to represent the church. For … …

… … Christ is the firstborn of all creation: "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are … visible and invisible ... All things were created through Him and for Him" (Colossians 1: 16). Through Him, God created the world … …

… … same event: Christ will come again and take His own unto Himself from among the dead and the living. This event is … the entire New Testament. To begin with, it is the Lord Himself who said to His Apostles: "And if I go and prepare a … with this return of Christ. Rather, Christ will take unto Himself those–from among both the dead and the … …

… God, who created heaven and earth, reveals Himself in various ways in nature and history, thereby … of mankind as the history of salvation. God has revealed Himself in a unique way in His Son Jesus Christ. In order to … …

… … beginning. In the old covenant God predominantly revealed Himself as God, the Father, whereas the activity of the Son … …

… God has given mankind commandments in which He proclaims His will for their benefit. …

… … of Jesus Christ has been established on earth by the Lord Himself. In it salvation is made accessible to human beings. … …

… … that are performed upon a human being in order to allow him to attain salvation, be adopted into the fellowship of … …

… God's actions are aimed at making salvation accessible to mankind. His will to … …

… … 2: 7). Evil cannot always be clearly recognised. Sometimes it disguises itself and takes on the appearance of … …

… … a plan made by God. The history of salvation begins immediately after the fall into sin. It continues with the … …

… … human beings or groups for a purpose determined by Him, thereby making them accountable to Him. …

… … existence is dependent on God's blessing points to an image of mankind that derives from belief in God as the … …

… … legislation can be derived from general moral law. Important elements of this law come to expression in the Ten … …

… … the Mosaic Law and the study of its content were of central importance in the old covenant (see … …

… … concerning the structure of mankind's relationship with Him. Beyond that, they constitute the foundation for … …

… … heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith" (1 Timothy 1: 5). God has created and blessed mankind. He has … …

… … that is pleasing to God and the kind that displeases Him. From them, specific instructions can be derived which … …

… … have been called forth by God for eternal fellowship with Him, namely with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy … …

… … tidings are to be preached and passed on by Apostles (1 Timothy 2: 5-7). In the words of the sermon, the word of … …

… … of Jesus Christ, which has been established by the Lord Himself on earth. Those human beings who belong to it have … …

… … The main reason for this is that for a long period of time the Apostle ministry was not active at all, and that, … …

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… … manifestation on Pentecost. It was also at this point in time that the ministry began to take effect within the … …

… … means "ambassador" in the New Testament. Jesus Christ Himself directly gave His church only one ministry, namely … …

… … Christian congregations (Ephesians 4: 11).According to the testimony of the pastoral letters and the Didache[10], a … …

… … the ordination, the specific ministerial power is imparted and the corresponding authority is issued by the … will and act in accordance with it. Divine blessing is imparted during the ordination. It contains the assurance of … …

… … received can unfold to the blessing of the congregation (1 Timothy 3: 2-3, 8-9). Those who have been called to a … …

… … Thus each minister is a servant of God with the task of proclaiming and advocating the unadulterated gospel of … …

… … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord. Accordingly the Sixth Article of Faith … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord." …

… … "I believe that Holy Communion was instituted by the Lord Himself in memory of the once brought, fully valid … …

… 9.1 The immortality of the soul …

… … threaten and destroy physical and spiritual life alike. At times this power is figuratively personified (Revelation 6: … …

… … 27: 12-13). The New Testament gives significantly clearer testimony concerning life after physical death (Luke 9: … earth) are unfounded and stand in contradiction to biblical testimony (Hebrews 9: 27). SUMMARY Human … …

… … Lazarus, Jesus Christ referred to the bosom of Abraham, an image of security (Luke 16: 19-31). From this parable, … …

… … of souls in the beyond is a direct expression of their proximity to, or remoteness from, God, and therefore varies … term "realm" is sometimes used in connection with proximity to, or remoteness from, God. The realm into which … it possible for the souls in the beyond to enter into the proximity of God. … …

… In close similarity to the Apostolicum, the Second Article of Faith … …

… … directly after the bride has been caught up to heaven. The image of the eschatological marriage feast is found in … in His glory (Colossians 3: 4; 1 John 3: 2). The image of the Lamb is already used in Isaiah 53: 4-7. It … …

… … of God (Revelation 7: 3). After the return of Christ, a time will begin in which both mankind and the creation will … the circumstances associated with this. This period of time can be associated with the "hour of trial which shall … and deprivation (Revelation 12: 6). Even during this time, in which Satan and his forces will rule, there will be … …

… … from Satan and his followers, and thus put an end to the time of the great tribulation. Satan's followers will be … …

… … authority and power." Apostle Paul thus highlights three important aspects: Christ was the first to resurrect. He … …

… … priests of God and Christ, who will have a spiritual body similar to that of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15: … …

… … task of the Apostles to go into all the world in order to proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all human … …

… … the Church Fathers in the first councils to formulate important principles of Christian doctrine. These include, … …

… … of the Apostle ministry in the nascent church. In the time following, the movement developed more defined … …

… … comfort and strength for the bereaved. However, the word proclaimed is also directed at the immortal soul of the … …

… … came for all human beings, but not all of them accept Him. His own have been entrusted to Him by the Father. He … …

… … Apostolic Church celebrates the following holy days, the importance of which is emphasised by a special divine … …

… … given by God for human beings to enter into contact with Him. In prayer, the believer experiences: God is present, … …

… … in the success of a marriage. God's blessing is an important and valuable foundation for marriage and family … …

… … the One who creates, establishes, and maintains order. The imposition of obligations and the demand for compliance with … …

… In the New Apostolic Church the gospel of Christ is proclaimed. This proclamation includes the call for … …

… … Cain's murder of his brother, in the godlessness of Noah's time, and in the oppression of the people of Israel by the … …

… …

… … away from God through their actions, they experienced a new dimension: separation from God (Genesis 2: 17; Romans 6: … …

… … (Genesis 1: 28-30). Considering that man occupies such an important position within the visible creation, his … …

… … separates from God. To restore a close relationship with Him, the sin must be forgiven (see … …

… … omniscience holds the misconduct of a human being against him when he has committed a sin. The seriousness of the … …

… … 21: 28-30; Leviticus 25: 39 et seq.). In the course of time, Israel's hope for salvation focused more and more … …

… … the Son of God, Jesus Christ: "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born … Only in Him is there salvation (Acts 4: 12). During His time on earth, the Son of God performed many miracles of … plan of salvation provides that, in the course of time, salvation will be offered to all who ever lived or … …

… … The Apostles have the task of proclaiming the word of God and dispensing the sacraments … …

… … from it. Out of all His creatures, God elected man and gave him the task of making the earth subject to him. The special position man has been granted is clear from … 2: 23: "For God created man to be immortal, and made him to be an image of his own eternity." In the course of … …

… … a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness … …

… … one can earn election through deeds, much less lay claim to it. It cannot be explained by reason. Divine … one can lay claim to God's electing grace, nor can it be comprehended by … …

… … had created. He entrusted the creation to man and granted him a special blessing for this purpose (Genesis 1: 28-30), … …

… … the old covenant, the blessing of God manifested itself primarily in the daily life directly experienced by the … …

… Starting in the new covenant, divine blessing was imparted through Jesus Christ. The Lord blessed through His … Christ imparted blessing through word and deed. The surrender of … …

… …

… … Thus the law leads man to do good works and seeks to help him avoid evil. Of central importance within the Mosaic … …

… … the perspective of the New Testament, the most important function of the Mosaic Law consists of helping … applies to all human beings is the natural and moral law. Important elements of this law come to expression in the Ten … …

… … salvation. For the Scripture says, 'Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.' For there is no distinction … for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. For 'whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be … our sorrows ... The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed ... And the Lord has … …

… … one's neighbour. So it is that the "law of Christ" adopts important elements of the Mosaic Law. … …

… … all created things and will never end. All things are of Him, through Him, and to Him (Romans 11: 36). Out of the love that God … …

… … as yourself" (Leviticus 19: 16-18). The Mosaic Law primarily defines neighbours as members of the people of … for example, in unselfish efforts to benefit others, primarily those who are disadvantaged in one way or … …

… … From this he concludes: "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother" (1 John 4: … …

… … of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. …

… … the esteem and appreciation they are due. The specific implementation of this commandment can take different forms, … …

… … environment in which God had granted them encounters with Himself. Through sin, mankind had fallen prey to death. God … salvation, and allow them to have eternal fellowship with Himself. From the very beginning, God provided for … …

… … both is and brings salvation. "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born … …

… 6.2.3 Images for the church of Jesus Christ in the New Testament …

… … have been baptised, who believe in Christ, and who profess Him. The letters of the Apostles in the New Testament … …

… … and Holy Spirit." Jesus Christ rules His church. In the time of its founding–as in the time of the bride's preparation for His return–He sent … Jesus Christ rules His church. At the time of its establishment and in the time in which the bride … …

… … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord." The all-encompassing administration of … …

… … as he ascended into heaven and that He will take unto Himself the firstfruits of the dead and living who have … …

… … to be equated with an ordination. The appointment can be limited in terms of both duration and location. In … is not to be equated with ordination. An appointment can be limited in terms of both duration and location. … …

… … (Matthew 21: 9). Melchizedek represents the priest who imparts the blessing of God (Genesis 14: 18-19). Moses … …

… … down in the ministry of the Old Testament is reflected in Him: He is King, Priest, and Prophet. By His divine … …

… … exists in an unconditionally dependent relationship with Him. Apostle Paul was the only one of the early Apostles … from Jesus Christ and is unconditionally dependent on Him. … …

… … receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me" (Matthew 10: 40). On the occasion of the … …

… In the presence of the other Apostles, the Lord granted Simon Peter special authority. His leading position among … death, it was to Peter that the Lord addressed the words: "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you … …

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… … Jesus also sends Apostles today. Even during the time when there were no bearers of this ministry on earth, … …

… … the activity of the only ministry established by the Lord Himself was interrupted. This interruption in the personal … …

… … again occupied in accordance with the will of God when the time for the final gathering and preparation of the bride of … both at the beginning of the church of Christ and in the time preceding the return of the Lord, during which He … the Apostle ministry of early Christianity and the end time, there is no difference in commission or effect, … …

… The most important references to the work of the Apostles can be … …

… … the will of their Sender and are completely dependent upon Him. In accordance with the example of Jesus, the Apostles … …

… … the powers which the Lord has laid into this ministry. The importance of the ministry becomes evident in the … …

… … God (Acts 4: 12). Until the return of Christ, salvation is imparted through the Apostles in word and sacrament, that is … …

… … opening up new insights, and uniformly spreading the testimony of faith. The Chief Apostle also lays down the … …

… … and authority to dispense Holy Baptism with water, proclaim the forgiveness of sins, and consecrate and … …

… … is a translation of the Greek word baptizein = "to immerse". In early Christian times, baptisms were primarily … …

… … the consecrated water to make the sign of the cross three times on the forehead of the person being baptised, … His sacrificial death. Making the sign of the cross three times on the forehead of the person being baptised is a … …

… … the consecrated water to make the sign of the cross three times on the forehead of the person being baptised, and … …

… … water, a person who believes in Jesus Christ and professes Him is incorporated into the church of Christ and thereby … …

… … with His words: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" … …

… … reference to Jesus Christ–blessed Abram and also brought him bread and wine (verse 18). "Bread and wine" are … …

… … year in commemoration of the liberation from Egypt. The similarities between the Passover meal and Holy Communion … …

… …

… … For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes" (1 Corinthians 11: … …

… … Even within the divine service, bread had been assigned an important function by the Mosaic Law: twelve loaves of … …

… … of Jesus Christ as a unique event which is valid for all times. The remembrance of this event is important because it … …

… … is a meal of profession, as is clear from the words: "You proclaim the Lord's death ..." (1 Corinthians 11: 26). The … …

… The term "sealing" refers to the use of a seal. Important documents are certified and given authority by … …

… In the time of the old covenant, the Holy Spirit was active in … …

… …

… … sermon, when those who had come to believe in Christ asked him what they should do, Peter answered: "Repent, and let … …

… According to the testimony of Scripture, Holy Sealing is bound to the Apostle … …

… … of laying on of hands of the Apostle is–according to the testimony of the New Testament–the visible element in Holy … to the testimony of Scripture, Holy Sealing is bound to the Apostle … …

… … Lord's work of redemption, he will then be prepared for the imminent return of Christ. Holy Sealing is dispensed to … …

… … of God makes His permanent abode in a human being–God Himself grants him a share in His nature: "... the love of … divine service. At Holy Sealing the believer surrenders himself to the triune God, and God accepts him as His … (Galatians 5: 22-23). The Holy Spirit will then reveal Himself as a light that provides the believer with insight … …

… Already at the time of the old covenant, there is evidence of the belief … …

… … souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt Him above all forever" (The Song of the Three Holy Children … …

… 9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed …

… … you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven" (Acts 1: 11). No man or angel, but … experiencing Christ's return and being caught up to Him, also remain at the core of the New Apostolic faith … be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is." …

… … will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the … working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." These Bible passages are of central significance … Jesus Christ will take His bridal congregation unto Himself is one of the fundamental certainties of the New … …

… … 2). The "chaste virgin" is a reference to the "bride", an image for the eschatological community of the saints … 12 speaks of a woman clothed with the sun–an image for the church of Christ (see … caught up to God at the return of Christ. The dragon is an image for Satan (Genesis 3: 1; Revelation 12: 9). He can … …

… … the Roman Emperor Constantine (ca. AD 270/288, died 337) proclaimed freedom of religion for the Christians. In the … …

… … and supported by them affected large parts of Europe and ultimately led to the Reformation. …

… … of Germany, the Reformation gained a foothold primarily in northern Europe, in the Netherlands, in France, … …

… …

… At a time when the natural sciences attempted to dominate large … …

… … In the process, people with prophetical gifts played an important role. In 1835, the Apostles called through … …

… … and Menkhoff, he took on the function of leader. His most important concern was the oneness among the Apostles. He was … …

… … forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. Again and again, God revealed Himself and granted His … forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. … …

… … of Jesus Christ marked the beginning of a completely new dimension of God's service to mankind. The Son of God came … …

… … divine service is intended to strengthen hope in the imminent return of Christ and to prepare the believers for … …

… The timely will of God is proclaimed in the divine services. … …

… … a valuable legacy which Jesus gave to those who believe in Him. With it the Son of God gave an example of how we are to … …

… … words: "In the commission of my sender, the Apostle, I proclaim unto you the glad tidings: in the name of our Lord … …

… … sacraments is a central event in the divine service. The imparting of the sacraments allows believers to partake in … …

… … special phase of life by the parents. During this period of time they receive appropriate pastoral care. Together the … …

… … is consecrated as a place where the Holy Spirit reveals Himself. Here the word of God will henceforth be proclaimed, … …

… … part of a conscientious upbringing: "For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He … …

… … "And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, 'Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must … 19: 5). This visit resulted in blessing: "And Jesus said to him, 'Today salvation has come to this house'" (Luke 19: … …

… … option of turning directly to the Apostle and confessing to him in person or in writing. In cases of special urgency … inner peace, he can turn to the Apostle and confess before him. … …

… … Mary. Through the appearance of Christ on earth, God abased Himself by taking on flesh in Jesus Christ (John 1: 14). The … …

… … Since His sacrifice, suffering, and death are of central importance to the history of salvation, several languages … …

… … however, gives account of many who saw the Risen One. Immediately after His resurrection, He appeared to Mary … …

… … their mission. Then "He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight." From two angels the Apostles … you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven" (Acts 1: 3-11). This promise is also … …

… … prayer ever since: human beings turn to God and call upon Him in the firm belief that God hears them. Psalm 95: 6 … …

… …

… …

… … steadfastness in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5: 17). From 1 Timothy 2: 1 it is clear that the prayers of the believers … …

… … which worship, praise and thanks for divine protection and accompaniment, as well as petitions and intercessions, are … been received, as well as the plea for angel protection and accompaniment, and longing for the day of the Lord. The … …

… … that God hears every prayer and that, in His love, He ultimately guides everything for good to those who love Him … …

… Sacrifice and sacrificial service played an important role in practically all the religions of ancient … …

… …

… … in faith donate a considerable portion of their free time, energy, and abilities in service to God and the … …

… It pleases God when we bring Him our offerings with the proper attitude, and He also … also offerings of time, gifts, and abilities brought for Him and His work, including the renunciation of personal … to sacrifice is an example that calls believers to follow Him. … …

… … of marriage within the Ten Commandments underscores the importance and value of marriage as a divine institution … …

… …

… … and true love stand in the foreground, sex can be an important bond within a marriage and contribute to the … …

… … values. Doing so requires a significant commitment of time. Parents should be prepared to put aside their own … …

… The New Apostolic Church attaches importance to open and constructive relations with … …

… … New Apostolic Church is committed to the gospel and the imperatives of Christian ethics. Thus it understands its … Church is committed to the gospel and the imperatives of Christian ethics. Within the scope of its … …

… … thought behind the decision to transgress the boundary imposed by God was expressed in the temptation: "... you … …

… Mankind, who had now become sinful, would from that time on have to reap what they had sown: "For the wages of … …

… … we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our … …

… … is a gift of God that distinguishes human beings–as the image of God–from all other creatures. It is of particular … …

… … "confidence", or "certainty". All of these meanings are implicit in the single word "faith". In Hebrews 11: 1 we … …

… … Son of God. In the statements He makes, Jesus Christ shows Himself to be Lord over the Commandments, and indeed over … …

… … is not the same as that contained in the Bible text. A simple format that is easy to remember and that keeps the … …

… … that God is Lord over all. Unrestricted sovereignty is due Him, the Creator of all things. He establishes the law … …

… … of Israel from foreign rule in an earthly sense, reveals Himself as the benefactor of all human beings in a much … …

… … the temple was also a form of worship. Over the course of time, the temple cult misled the people to practise an … …

… … living creatures, natural phenomena, objects, or real or imagined spiritual beings–is sin. Paul writes: "For even … …

… 5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images …

… … calls on us to honour God out of love and accept Him as He has revealed Himself. Such worship of God is … are not to make any images of God, but are rather to accept Him as He has revealed Himself in Jesus Christ. … …

… … He stated His name (Exodus 3: 14). This was at the same time an act in which God revealed His being. The name … names refer to divine acts in history as experienced in the time of the patriarchs. God is also called "Lord Sabaoth" … …

… … name in vain in order to enrich themselves, wage wars, discriminate against other human beings, or to torture and … …

… … of the commandment states: "... for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain." This makes clear … …

… … be who I shall be", or "I am who I am"–God identifies Himself as the One who is completely identical with Himself, unchangeable, and eternal. … …

… … Thus the Sabbath was a day of rest and, at the same time, a holy day. It was characterised by a special … …

… … the Sunday. The reason for this is that, according to the unanimous testimony of the gospels, Jesus Christ resurrected … …

… … in their hearts (1 Peter 3: 15) will seek fellowship with Him in divine service whenever possible. Those who have to … …

… … of this day, which is consecrated to the Lord. Their primary concern should be to deepen and preserve the effect … …

… … liberated Israelites (according to the understanding of the time, it thus did not include women, foreigners, or slaves). … …

… According to Luke 2: 51, Jesus subordinated Himself obediently to His mother Mary and her husband, … …

… … in the so-called catalogue of vices (Romans 1: 30; 2 Timothy 3: 2). On the other hand, fathers are also … …

… Over the course of time, the Fourth Commandment developed a broader meaning. … …

… … blessing. In the new covenant this blessing reveals itself primarily in spiritual gifts. SUMMARY The … …

… … against the Philistines. Warfare was also considered a legitimate means of protecting Israel from idolatry. …

… … however, the guilt incurred before God may, in this and in similar cases, be minimal. Killing unborn … …

… … one man married to several women), Jesus Christ–and with Him the New Testament, gives unequivocal support to monogamy … …

… … in the New Testament, divorce and remarriage during the lifetime of the divorced spouse are violations of the Sixth … …

… Marriage should be honoured and the matrimonial bed kept "undefiled" (Hebrews 13: 4). The … …

… … in an avaricious and selfish way. Possessions thus also imply responsibilities. Generally, theft is understood as … …

… … by material compensation: "He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to … …

… … you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber." … …

… … others, there are also other forms of theft. For example, fraud can also amount to theft according to the meaning of … collector Zacchaeus was in no small measure amassed through fraud. After Jesus had come to his house, the tax collector … Commandment is an admonition not to touch or unrightfully diminish the property of one's neighbour, nor to rob him of … …

… … in everyday life. Both false accusation and untrue testimony were considered "false witness". …

… 5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament …

… 5.3.9.3 Examples of false witness in the time of the New Testament …

… 5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud …

… … oriented by the Eighth Commandment. Besides giving false testimony in court and blatantly lying, white lies, … …

… … upon to give true witness by believing in the gospel, proclaiming it, and conducting themselves in accordance with … are to give truthful testimony by believing in the gospel, proclaiming it to others, and living a lifestyle in … …

… The image of the church as the body of Christ occupies a central … are described as "members" of the one body of Christ. This image picks up on a common metaphor of the time, in which … of Christ". It shares in the perfection of its Lord. The image of the body is also used for the local congregation, … …

… The image of the people of God refers to the fact that God has … …

… In the image of the city of God, the church is shown as the place … …

… The image of the kingdom of God refers to the reign of God in … …

… The image of the flock of God portrays Jesus Christ as the good … to the return of Jesus Christ, the "Chief Shepherd". The image of the flock shows the church as a community that … …

… 6.2.3.6 Further images for the church …

… … one another as identifying features of those who belong to Him and follow Him (John 13: 34; 17: 20-23). Thereby differences among the … love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him" (1 John 4: 16). …

… … prayer, the Lord brings to expression that He sanctifies Himself for His Apostles, "that they also may be sanctified … the church in this process of sanctification through Himself (John 17: 20). Hebrews 10: 10 speaks of this … …

… … While it is at present perceived as an institution for imparting salvation and fellowship with God, the concealed … …

… … apostolic in two respects: in it the apostolic doctrine is proclaimed and in it the apostolic ministry is active. The … message of Christ's death, resurrection, and return–is proclaimed. Likewise the Apostle ministry instituted by … …

… 6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles …

… …

… … brought to expression in that the certainty of the imminent return of Christ was kept alive. Likewise, it again … …

… … the Apostle ministry. While Holy Sealing–according to the testimony of the Scriptures–was only dispensed by … …

… … at the instruction of the prophet Elisha, the leper washed himself by dipping his body seven times into the Jordan, and … …

… … John, led to Holy Baptism with water. The Son of God abased Himself and put Himself on the same level as the sinner (Philippians 2: 7). … …

… … Through baptism, original sin is washed away. The image of washing brings to expression that God lifts the … …

… …

… …

… … the sacrificial death of the Lord, which enables them to proclaim it with conviction (1 Corinthians 11: … …

… … for the remission of sins" (Matthew 26: 28). At the same time, these words of the Lord make it clear that He brought … …

… … Apostles and entrusted it to them. He commissioned them to proclaim the gospel and to dispense the sacraments. The … …

… … For as often as you eat this bread and drink this wine, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. Amen!" …

… … for you." Hence the designation "Holy Communion" is used primarily in reference to the consecrated and dispensed … …

… … drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgement to himself, not discerning the Lord's body." Those who are … …

… … is the unity with Jesus Christ, the Apostles sent by Him, and all those who have been reborn of water and the … …

… … Communion. The celebrations of other churches also contain important elements of Holy Communion, since the death and … Communion celebrations of other churches also contain important elements of Holy Communion. The death and … …

… … commission applies, a reinstatement is needed in order for him to continue exercising his ministry in the new area. … be issued by the Apostle or by a minister commissioned by him. As a rule, the active exercise of a ministry ends at … in the spirit of the love of Christ, and relieves him of his active ministerial exercise. SUMMARY … …

… Divine services for the departed take place three times a year, on the first Sunday of March, July, and … died in an unredeemed state. SUMMARY Three times each year there are divine services for the departed. … …

… … or the choir–and instrumental music expresses and imparts courage, strength, and confidence. In times of … …

… … 1: 1, 5). The ministers commissioned by them likewise proclaim Jesus Christ's doctrine to the congregations. The … …

… … worthy partaking of Holy Communion preserves the life implanted in the soul through the rebirth. Furthermore, it … …

… … each individual can apply these words of blessing to himself. Those who have already been baptised and sealed are … …

… … a prayer. SUMMARY With Jesus Christ a new dimension of divine ministration upon mankind began to … …

… While believing people already proclaimed the will of God through the power of the Holy … …

… … Apostles and ministers appointed by them are called upon to proclaim God's word in the congregations. For this purpose … …

… … invocation of God is followed by three pleas that refer to Him: Your name, Your kingdom, and Your will. This is … …

… … were covered by God's patience (Romans 3: 25-26). Prophets proclaimed that a forgiveness of sins would one day come … …

… … the earnest endeavour to change one's attitude and improve. Just how concrete one's repentance must be as a … …

… Forgiveness of sins must be proclaimed. Jesus pronounced forgiveness of sins upon … …

… The absolution proclaimed in authority and in the name of Jesus, when … forgiveness of sins must be proclaimed. This occurs through the absolution in the name … …

… … the last phase of Church instruction–serves primarily to ensure that the confirmands know the … …

… … blessing, the couple is given instructions for a blessed matrimony. The officiant asks whether they intend to stand … …

… … end they receive the wedding blessing. Upon request, the matrimonial bond is blessed anew at specific wedding … …

… … of fellowship and the feeling of belonging is an important objective. The teaching material is adapted to … …

… An important goal of youth care in the New Apostolic Church is … …

… … Religious Instruction, age-appropriate knowledge is imparted concerning the stories of the Bible and the origin, … …

… … questions the dying person may ask, or the knowledge of the limited nature of earthly existence. The death of another … …

… … must also be offered support by the minister. It is important to visit the bereaved, to express one's sympathy … words to the bereaved and thereby reopen wounds. It is important to impart a feeling of genuine sympathy. Despite … …

… … in Christ's victory over death: "For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. For if we live, we live … …

… … one's neighbour (Romans 13: 9). Since the beginning of time, Satan has tried to entice mankind to sin by awakening … …

… At the time of the Mosaic Law, a man's house, field, and livestock … …

… … assigned to a document that came into being in Syria in approximately AD 100, which contains the oldest description … in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva Currently there are approximately 340 churches of Orthodox, Anglican, Reformed, … …

… …

… … Timothy 1: … Timothy 1: … …

… … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord. The Seventh Article of Faith: I … His kingdom of peace, and that they will reign with Him as a royal priesthood. After the conclusion of the … …

… … of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. The Third … …

… … to obedience of faith (Romans 16: 25, 26). The sermon's primary goal is to awaken and preserve the faith which Jesus … …

… … word of God is perfect, pure, and infallible, and yet it is proclaimed by imperfect human beings. For this reason the … has prepared the way. SUMMARY God's will is proclaimed in the divine services. This proclamation of the … proclaimed word strengthens faith and trust in God, imparts … …

… … love and trust, and without fear, human beings can address Him as "Father". The words "in heaven" emphasise that God … …

… The triune God is holy. Believers speak of Him with deep reverence. By giving all honour to God, by praising and extolling Him, and by endeavouring to conduct themselves in accordance … …

… … from the consequences of sin and grant them salvation (1 Timothy 2: 4). To make this possible, He sent His Son. Jesus … …

… … of the plea is for the word of God as "food" for our immortal souls (Jeremiah 15: 16). A further meaning behind … …

… … faithful confess that they are sinners before God and ask Him for grace. Here it becomes clear that the Lord's Prayer … erased, on the basis of Christ's sacrifice, because "in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of … …

… … (Genesis 22: 1-18). God watches over our faithfulness to Him so that it does not break: "God is faithful, who will … …

… … deliver us consists of everything that emanates from Satan. Ultimately this is a plea for final liberation from the evil … (Colossians 1: 14). Redemption is an ongoing process, which ultimately leads to perfect liberty from all of Satan's … …

… … who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory" (Colossians 3: 4).[15] The doxology does not … …

… … the children, and they will feel: "God loves me! I can tell Him anything. I can trust Him." The prime objective of Pre-Sunday School is not to … …

… … with God's children and in the divine service, to impart understanding of God's activities through Bible … …

… Religious Instruction builds upon Sunday School. It imparts knowledge about biblical history, the emergence and … …

… The content of Confirmation Instruction focuses primarily upon the Creed and the Ten Commandments. … …

… … believers hallow God's name by giving Him all the glory and by endeavouring to live in accordance … …

… • First – prohibition of images …

… 1 Timothy …

… 1 Timothy …

… 1 Timothy …

… The source of our belief is in God Himself. He allows human beings to recognise Him: He “reveals” Himself. The knowledge that God exists has been given by God Himself. God does not conceal Himself, but rather allows … …

… Faith is indispensable in order to come into the proximity of God, but faith is not something that human … …

… … was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. And the … …

… … in front of Jerusalem and the people did not recognise Him as the Son of God. He suffered pain from the scourging … …

… …

… … show that Jesus Christ is true God. Nature was subject to Him because He calmed a storm and walked on the waters of … …

… In His deeds, Jesus Christ revealed Himself as the Redeemer (= Saviour) sent by God: “The … …

… … Redemption is only possible through Jesus Christ. Only in Him is salvation accessible for mankind. “Nor is there … …

… … means “Anointed One” in translation. In Old Testament times, kings were anointed with oil (cf. Psalm 20: 6). This … …

… … a heavenly being that judges and rules over mankind. At the time of Jesus, devout Jews were expecting the “Son of … …

… …

… … about a king, one thinks of ruling and governing. In the time of the Old Testament the function of a priest was to … …

… At His entry into Jerusalem, Jesus identified Himself as the King of peace and righteousness. Even before … …

… The most important task of the priests in the time of the Old … …

… …

… … all of God’s deeds. God has seen to it that that which is important for the salvation of mankind has been … …

… … according to Matthew and Luke. Jesus was born at the time when Herod ruled Judea as king and when Augustus was … …

… … called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over … …

… … have given birth to her Son in a stable, because she placed Him in a manger: “And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the … …

… 125. What occurred at the same time as the birth of Jesus? …

… Since King Herod believed a king who would one day topple him from the throne had been born in Bethlehem, he sought to … …

… Jesus allowed Himself to be baptised by John the Baptist in the Jordan. … …

… … authors as well as the worldview and experiences of their time. In translation, the term ‘inspiration’ means: … …

… 130. Why did Jesus allow Himself to be baptised by John? …

… … 1). Jesus stayed there for 40 days and was tempted several times by the Devil. Jesus resisted the temptations and … …

… By resisting these temptations, Jesus already revealed Himself as victor over the Devil before even beginning His … …

… Jesus began to teach in Galilee at approximately 30 years of age (cf. Luke 3: 23). …

… … teaching was the proclamation of the kingdom of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. … …

… … mankind. It was already possible to experience this in the time of Jesus. Today too the “kingdom of God” is present … …

… …

… … among them he appointed twelve, “that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach” (cf. Mark … …

… … Loving God’s merciful devotion to suffering mankind in Him. These miracles reveal the glory of the Son of God and … …

… … out demons— which according to the understanding of the time were also the cause of various sicknesses—and so … …

… … that Jesus Christ is also Lord over death. At the same time they are a reference to the hope that the dead will one … …

… …

… … in the “kingdom of heaven”, which has become present in Him. He designates those people as “blessed” (happy) who … …

… … of which are presumed to have come into being over a timespan of about 1,000 years. The revelations of God The … …

… … Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a certain priest came down that … …

… …

… … Matthew 24: 37-39 a comparison is made between the time before Jesus’ return and the days of Noah. What is … …

… 158. What images did Jesus use to describe Himself, and what do they … …

… … disciples failed to understand Jesus and stopped following Him, the Apostles remained with Him (cf. John 6: … …

… … parts, namely the Old Testament— which deals with the time before the birth of Christ—and the New Testament, which begins at the time of Christ’s birth. …

… … in accordance with His own words foreshadowing His impending death, as the dead were often anointed with … …

… … and said, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’” (Matthew 26: 14-16). These men offered him 30 pieces of silver. This was the amount that was … …

… … had previously visited Jesus’ enemies in order to betray Him, was thus also present. As they sat together at the … …

… … of the Son of God became evident in His dread over the impending crucifixion. In humbleness He knelt down and … …

… While Jesus was asking the Apostles to watch with Him, a large group of armed soldiers sent by the chief … …

… To protect Jesus, Simon Peter drew the sword and cut off the ear of the … the Apostles left Him and fled. Later that same night, when Simon Peter was accused of being a disciple of Jesus, He … …

… … and scribes, accused Jesus of blasphemy and condemned Him to death. The fact that He claimed to be the Son of God … …

… … priests. These men no longer wanted anything to do with him. He threw the money into the temple, then went out and … …

… … for the area since the Jews were under Roman rule at the time. Pilate saw no fault in Jesus and thus sent Him to … …

… 171. How did Jesus conduct Himself in His sufferings? …

… Jesus was nailed to the cross on Golgotha. Two criminals were crucified along with Him. The cross of Jesus … …

… … Gentiles had also shared in it. All human beings of all time periods are sinners and charge themselves with guilt. … …

… … 23: 34). Jesus interceded for all those who had brought Him to the cross and who were unaware of the scope of their … these words to the remorseful criminal who had asked Him for grace and professed Him as Saviour. Here “Paradise” was understood to be the … …

… Joseph of Arimathea, who was part of the high council, asked Pilate … …

… … into the world in order to take the sins of mankind upon Himself. He brought the sacrifice by His own free will in … …

… … our sorrows [...]. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” These are … …

… 180. Did Jesus Himself give make any reference to His suffering and death? …

… … 5: 19: “God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself.” In 1 John 3: 16 it says: “By this we know … …

… … Christ is a sign that God has reconciled sinful mankind to Himself. In the ancient world, crucifixion was an expression … …

… … preached to those who had been disobedient to God in the time of Noah. He did this in order to offer salvation: … …

… … the Holy Spirit, is also attested: “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who … …

… … God is attested in many places in Holy Scripture. One such testimony is the empty tomb. Other evidence includes the … …

… … Jesus met them, saying ‘Rejoice!’ So they came and held Him by the feet and worshipped Him” (Matthew 28: 9). Though unrecognised by them at … finally broke bread with them, after which they recognised Him (cf. Luke 24: 13-35). On the evening of His resurrection … …

… … “Tell them, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we slept’” (Matthew 28: 13). …

… … and mortality. It is no longer bound to space and time. The resurrection body of Christ is a body that never … …

… … them, He was taken up into heaven, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. As they looked into heaven after Him, two angels stood beside them and said: “This same … you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven” (Acts 1: 11). “I came forth from the … …

… … antiquity shared in the latter’s power and authority. The image that Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of God … …

… … also” (John 14: 3). Jesus Christ will come again—this time as the bridegroom. When He returns as the bridegroom, … …

… … of the Lamb. “Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His … …

… 198. How does the Holy Spirit show Himself as a divine person? …

… 2 Timothy …

… 2. How does God reveal Himself? …

… … New Testaments, and contain statements of faith that are important for understanding the New Testament. …

… … God. The believer who receives this gift is at the same time filled with the love of God. Baptised individuals who … …

… 207. Was the Holy Spirit also active in the time of the Old Testament? …

… 208. Was the Holy Spirit also given as a gift in the time of the Old Testament? …

… 211. Was the Holy Spirit still active after the time of the early Apostles? …

… … there are people who believe in Jesus Christ, profess Him as Lord, and conduct their lives in accordance with His … …

… … the Holy Spirit. Thereby the sacraments have the power to impart salvation. Sacraments: see Questions … …

… It is impossible to rationally comprehend or explain where evil … …

… … in the form of destruction, lies, envy, or greed. It ultimately leads to death. …

… … of Paul to the Thessalonians The two epistles of Paul to Timothy The epistle of Paul to Titus The epistle of Paul … …

… … opportunity to decide for obedience or disobedience toward Himself. When human beings turned away from God and decided … …

… … They began to be afraid of God and hid themselves from Him. The relationship of human beings toward one another … …

… … Abel even despite God’s warning (cf. Genesis 4: 6-8). As time progressed, human beings began to sin more and more. … …

… … was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself … …

… … assesses the degree of guilt an individual incurs with Him through sin differently in each case. Explanation … …

… 238. Are there limitations to human reason? …

… Faith always starts with God, who reveals Himself through His word and His works. Faith is a gift of … …

… … Me” (John 14: 1). He promised that “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3: … …

… … One must believe that God reconciles sinners to Himself, that human beings can become children of God (cf. … …

… … God’s will to save—which is valid for all people of all time periods—stands above everything. …

… 246. What was the object of hope for salvation in the time of the Old Testament? …

… …

… … for the return of Christ. To this end, the Apostles impart salvation through the proclamation of God’s word … …

… … even the Old Testament must be interpreted on the basis of Him. The Old Testament prophesies, and prepares the way for, … …

… … in mind for them. He thereby makes them responsible to Him. …

… … election: of all His creatures, God elected man and gave him the commission to make the earth subject to him. Many other examples of election can be found in the Old … 7: 6-8). “For God created man to be immortal, and made him to be an image of his own eternity.” Wisdom of Solomon … …

… … Thus the election of the people of God is no longer limited to Israel, but incorporates all those who believe in … …

… 257. Can anyone lay claim to election by God? …

… … establishes His kingdom of peace, the royal priesthood will proclaim the glad tidings of salvation in Christ to all … …

… God often imparts His blessing through human beings who have been … …

… … lives. He has entrusted the creation to man and has blessed him for the task associated with this. Although this … …

… … In the old covenant, the blessing of God was revealed primarily through earthly wellbeing. For example, this … …

… 264. What were the implications for the Israelites if they accepted or rejected … …

… 273. How was the Mosaic Law assessed in Old Testament times? …

… … God’s will to help sinners come to salvation. The law primarily lists commandments and prohibitions that instruct … …

… … is pleasing to God. God accepts the sinner, and grants him grace and forgiveness. …

… … of a living faith. Thus an individual’s faith should lead him to strive for holy conduct, which is also demonstrated … …

… God has given commandments to mankind. In them He proclaims His will for the benefit of mankind. The … …

… … for mankind. Man seeks to reciprocate this love: “We love Him because He first loved us” (1 John 4: 19). …

… … to treat all other human beings with love. It sets clear limits to egoism. In the parable of the Good Samaritan (cf. … …

… … of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” The Third … …

… … meaning and expanding their original scope. His Apostles ultimately made it clear that breaking even one of the … …

… 3. How does God reveal Himself in nature? …

… … Thereby they attested their belief in the one God in a time when the nations around them venerated many different … …

… 303. What does the prohibition to worship other gods imply? …

… … to understand the prohibition of producing and worshipping images? …

… No, we are not forbidden to produce images, sculptures, photographs, or cinematic presentations. … …

… … of fear, but of humbleness, love, and trust in God. It is important to accept God as He has appeared to the world: in … …

… … of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” …

… … the second and fourth centuries AD. It was during this time that the doctrine of the trinity of God and the … …

… When God identified Himself to Moses in the burning bush, He gave His name. “I … …

… … order to enrich themselves, wage wars, (e.g. the crusades), discriminate against other human beings, or to torture and … …

… … not tell us what this punishment consists of. For us, the primary motivation for keeping this commandment should be … …

… … we are to thank God for His work of creation and honour Him. Already before the law was given on Sinai, God had … …

… … societal practices. A child’s duty to obey is, however, limited by the reference of Apostle Peter: “We ought to … …

… … God will rest upon them. This blessing will reveal itself primarily in spiritual gifts. In the understanding of the … In the new covenant, the blessing of God is demonstrated primarily in spiritual gifts. Spiritual blessing: see … …

… 328. Does the Fourth Commandment also imply certain duties for the parents? …

… 33. Which are the most important of the early church creeds? …

… … of this commandment to its literal fulfilment. The important thing for Him was the individual’s inner … …

… … to the prohibition against terminating human life, it also implies a duty to respect, protect, and preserve human … …

… … the Fifth Commandment. For the individual, the commandment implies a responsibility to avoid killing wherever possible. … …

… … to prolong life is first and foremost up to the patient himself. In the event there is no advance medical directive, … …

… … Does the Fifth Commandment also apply to the killing of animals? …

… Already at the time of the Old Testament, marriage was considered a … protected by God and blessed through prayer. At that time, adultery was punished by death. “And after they were … …

… … to monogamy (marriage to one partner). This is the form of matrimonial cohabitation of man and woman desired by God and … …

… … statements concerning divorce served, above all, to improve the situation of the woman, who only had very … …

… … to protect and promote marriage. The commandment also implies that both partners should be devoted to one another … …

… … by death in Israel: “He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to … …

… … usury, exploitation of a situation of need, embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, corruption, and squandering money … the term ‘corruption’ refers to services performed (but primarily money given) in order to obtain something one is … …

… … statements made in court. Both false accusation and untrue testimony were considered “false witness” in the sense … …

… … the violation of this commandment is an expression of an improper attitude and that it defiles a person (cf. e.g. … …

… … assertions about another person which do him harm, do injury to his honour, or offend him are described as defamation or slander. …

… … upon to give true witness by believing in the gospel, proclaiming it, and conducting themselves in accordance with … …

… … upon Holy Scripture. The early church creeds summarise important contents that are attested in Holy Scripture. The … …

… … and valuable to another person, or that which belongs to him, it becomes sinful lust. Then it will have a destructive … …

… Since the beginning of time, Satan has sought to tempt human beings to sin by … …

… … of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practise such things will not … …

… In reference to faith the term “church” does not refer primarily to the church building, but to the institution … …

… … for attaining salvation. Without church this is impossible for human beings. Salvation: see Questions … …

… … instructions, but rather also created an institution for imparting salvation, namely His church. It thus has its … …

… … fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord. I believe that Holy Communion was … His kingdom of peace, and that they will reign with Him as a royal priesthood. After the conclusion of the … …

… …

… … great flood. The ark served to deliver Noah and His family. Similarly, the church of Christ serves for the deliverance … …

… The New Testament uses various images and examples to describe the nature of the church of … The “body of Christ” is one of the most important images for the church. In this image, the church is compared … …

… 375. What does the image of the body of Christ mean? …

… … that Jesus Christ is both true God and true Man at the same time. This can also be seen in examples from His life: when … …

… … measure, and perfection of the church of Jesus Christ is unimaginable for us human beings and cannot even be … …

… … another as distinguishing features of those who belong to Him. It is in this way that the nature of God is manifest in … …

… … for all human beings, both living and dead. There are no limits to the proclamation of the gospel. …

… The church is apostolic because apostolic doctrine is proclaimed within it and because the apostolic ministry is … …

… … the three sacraments to the living and the dead and proclaim the word of God with emphasis on the imminent … …

… … Jesus Christ prepares His bridal congregation for His imminent return through Apostles. Today these tasks are … …

… … creed serves to make other people familiar with the most important elements of the New Apostolic faith. …

… 390. Where can we learn about the most important developments of the early congregations? …

… … began to spread among both Jews and Gentiles. At the time of the early Christians, the Roman Empire was the power … …

… … worked in different regions. Apostles Peter and James primarily proclaimed the gospel among the Jews, while … …

… … his experiences in 2 Corinthians 11: 25-28: “Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in … …

… … to dispense the gift of the Holy Spirit. It was also impossible for any other ministerial gifts to come forth out … …

… … an excuse to persecute them. The Roman Emperors tried to eliminate Christianity. The first persecution of the … …

… … grew. People who believed in Jesus Christ and professed Him as their Lord received the sacrament of Holy Baptism … …

… The expectation of the imminent return of Christ eventually faded into the … …

… 4. How does God reveal Himself in history? …

… … once again become active in the same great power as at the time of the early Apostles. This was associated with the … …

… … dispense all sacraments, keeps alive the certainty of the imminent return of Christ, and prepares the bridal … …

… … of the church. It is the only ministry given by Jesus Himself. The most important tasks of the Apostles include … …

… … God Omnipotent reigns! Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His … …

… … peace the church will be revealed when the royal priesthood proclaims the gospel to all human beings who have ever … …

… … is always linked to Jesus Christ and the Apostles sent by Him. Ministry and the apostolate therefore belong together: … …

… … the priest mediated the blessing of God, and the prophet proclaimed the will of God. These ministries are references … …

… … thereby acts in the name of the Apostle and represents him in the scope defined for that ministry. After all, the … he is acting on the basis of the authority conferred upon him by Jesus Christ (concerning this see Question 424). It … …

… … the service of the Lord. In addition, additional powers are imparted through the blessing. …

… … He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, and to have … …

… … to grant human beings access to the sacrifice brought by Him and the salvation resulting from it. After His … …

… … exercise the rule of Christ, dispense divine blessing, and proclaim the gospel of Christ. The authority conferred upon … …

… … to the people of Israel—was in effect. The most important thing in the new covenant is the message of … …

… … in God and the prerequisite for becoming a firstling. The image of the ‘firstlings’ is derived from the … …

… … by the Apostles of Jesus Christ, and who are accepted by Him as His bride. Those who belong to this fellowship will … …

… The Apostle ministry has been given the task of proclaiming the “word of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians … …

… … for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf [...]” (2 Corinthians 5: … …

… 433. What is another important characteristic of the Apostle ministry? …

… Jesus Christ Himself sent the Apostles. He chose twelve men from among … …

… The names of the first twelve Apostles were: Simon who was called Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, … the son of Alpheus, Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus, Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot (cf. Matthew 10: … …

… … of the Lord (cf. Galatians 1: 19; 2: 9). Silvanus and Timothy are also described as Apostles (1 Thessalonians 1: … …

… … other Apostles, Jesus Christ conferred special authority on Simon Peter: Simon was designated as the “rock” (Peter) and was given … The Lord also directed the following words to him: “Simon, Simon! Indeed Satan has asked for you, that he may … …

… … sermon on Pentecost (cf. Acts 2: 14), the Lord revealed to him that salvation in Christ is also intended for the … …

… … the Apostles thus made decisions that had far-reaching implications for the Christian church. …

… 441. What were the other important tasks of the Apostles? …

… … the central point of apostolic proclamation already at that time? …

… … instituted by Jesus Christ for His church. Even during the time when there were no bearers of this ministry on earth, … the term aeon, which can refer to an era, a long period of time, or also “end of the world”. There is a similar … …

… … the Holy Spirit remained active even in the time without Apostles, and assured the preservation and … …

… … occupied in accordance with God’s will when the time for the final gathering and preparation of the bridal … thus active at the start of the church of Christ and in the time before the return of Christ in order to prepare the … …

… The activity of the Apostles is aimed at building up the Lord’s work of redemption and … …

… … is only possible through the Son of God. The Apostles impart salvation through word and sacrament until the return … …

… … instituted the office of Peter. Jesus said the following to Simon Peter: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build … …

… Jesus described Apostle Simon as the “rock” upon which He would build His … …

… … Christ (cf. John 21: 15-17). He ensures that the gospel is proclaimed in unadulterated fashion. Through the Holy … …

… During the ordination the blessing of God is imparted. The individual who has been called to ministry … …

… … must put into practice that which has been entrusted to him in the blessing and sanctification of his ordination in … …

… Every minister has the duty to proclaim the gospel of Christ and to stand up for it. He … …

… … and authority to dispense Holy Baptism with water, proclaim forgiveness of sins, and consecrate and dispense … …

… … care of the congregation. Deacons can also help along in proclaiming the word in the divine services. …

… … assignment of a firmly defined task. The appointment can be limited in terms of duration and location. In association … …

… The “content” is the effect that imparts salvation. In Holy Baptism with water, the … …

… The “dispenser” is the person who imparts the sacrament. The Apostles dispense all three … …

… … of his original state of remoteness from God and enters the proximity of God. He becomes a Christian. Through his faith … …

… … is a reference to Holy Baptism with water. The sevenfold immersion of Naaman in the water of the Jordan (cf. 2 Kings … …

… … to the baptism of John the Baptist. In so doing He put Himself on the same level as sinners. He thereby showed the … …

… …

… … the consecrated water to make the sign of the cross three times on the forehead of the person being baptised while … …

… … that entire households were baptised together: “And immediately he and all his family were baptised...” (Acts … …

… … from God and the beginning of a life in Christ. It imparts strength to wage the battle against sin. Baptism … …

… … For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” These words … …

… … of Jesus Christ as a unique event that is valid for all times. Jesus Christ commissioned the Apostles to celebrate … …

… 5. How does God identify Himself? …

… … and Jesus Christ, the congregation experiences its most intimate fellowship with the Lord in Holy … …

… … Holy Communion, bread and wine are not mere images or symbols for the body and blood of Jesus. Rather, … …

… … sacrament of Holy Communion does not at the same time effect the forgiveness of sins, however. The … …

… … For as often as you eat this bread and drink this wine, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. Amen!” …

… In addition to the forgiveness of sins, which is proclaimed beforehand, belief in Jesus Christ and His … …

… Holy Communion establishes intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. It imparts the nature … …

… Important elements of Holy Communion are present in the … …

… … the term “sealing” / “sealed” refers to the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit: “Now He who … …

… 517. Was the Holy Spirit already active in the time of the Old Testament? …

… … God’s Spirit would be poured out over many people. An important reference to this can be found in Joel 2: 28-29: … …

… After the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him. John the Baptist attested the following: “I saw the … will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6: 27 …

… … anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit distinguishes Him as the Messiah. It is a reference to the sacrament of … …

… An important reference to Holy Sealing is found in Acts 8: 14 … …

… … of Holy Sealing is dispensed by Apostles when they impart the gift of the Holy Spirit in the name of God, the … …

… … occurs through God, the Holy Spirit, who thereby reveals Himself as the Maker of the new creation. Holy Baptism with … …

… … enduringly filled with the Holy Spirit. God thereby allows him to share in His being. God thus grants him His strength, His life, and His love for mankind: “The … Spirit has taken up His enduring dwelling place within him (cf. Romans 8: 9). The human being is now a child of … …

… … by contrast, live on after physical death, and are thus immortal. The personhood of a human being—that is, his … …

… … “So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him” (Revelation 6: 8). …

… … Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Timothy 1: … …

… … lives on earth (reincarnation), whether as a human being, animal, or plant, contradicts the statements of the Bible … …

… …

… … of the souls in the beyond is an expression of their proximity to, or remoteness from, God. A person’s soul has … …

… … of the dead and preached there. The preaching of the gospel implies an opportunity to change for those who accept it in … …

… … They also collected money with which to buy sacrificial animals in order to bring an offering of atonement. The … …

… … living. It is the will of God that all men be saved (cf. 1 Timothy 2: 4-6). This occurs through the sermon, the … …

… 548. How and through whom is salvation imparted to the dead? …

… God can do all things. Nothing is impossible for Him. God’s will and activity cannot be … He said, ‘The things which are impossible with men are possible with God’.” Luke 18: … …

… … gospel. Since His ascension into heaven the Apostles have proclaimed the return of the Lord. It is the goal of faith … …

… Jesus Christ Himself promised His Apostles: “And if I go and prepare a … …

… 552. Who knows the exact point in time when Christ will return? …

… … What follows from the fact that no man knows the moment in time of Christ’s return? …

… … death and resurrection of Jesus, it was among the most important contents of their faith. They were convinced that … …

… … that Jesus Christ will return and take His bride unto Himself. He Himself has promised His return (cf. John 14: … …

… … once again occupied is a sign that the return of Christ is imminent. The expectation that this promise of the Lord will … …

… … will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the … working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself." …

… … means immortal, unperishable. Unlike our present body, the … …

… … beginning and without end. There are no chronological limitations for Him. God is the Creator of time and is Lord … …

… … and the Spirit, who believe in Jesus Christ, and who follow Him. This group is also called the “bridal congregation” … …

… … to prepare the church of Christ to be united with Him at His return. Apostle Paul writes as follows concerning … …

… … congregation are mentioned in Revelation 14: 1-5. Here the image of a group of “one hundred and forty-four … …

… 565. What is the significance of the images in Revelation 14: 1-5? …

… … God Omnipotent reigns! Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His … …

… After the return of Christ, a time will begin in which both man and the creation will … they are exposed to the power of Satan. This period of time is called the “great tribulation”. The great … …

… 569. Will there be any protection in the time of the “great tribulation”? …

… Already in the old covenant, God revealed Himself as the Loving One by electing the people of Israel and liberating them from captivity in Egypt. He revealed Himself to all mankind as the Loving One by sending His Son … …

… 570. What happens to the martyrs from the time of the “great tribulation”? …

… … earth with the bridal congregation and put an end to the time of the “great tribulation”. …

… 572. What will happen to Satan after the time of the “great tribulation”? …

… … shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years” (Revelation 20: 6). Rapture / … …

… … years”. These thousand years symbolise a long, but limited, period of time. …

… 576. Will human beings still sin during this time? …

… During the time of Christ’s kingdom of peace, Jesus Christ and the … By the end of the kingdom of peace, all human beings of all time periods will have become acquainted with the gospel of … …

… … to tempt human beings. After Christ’s victory over him, he will be “cast into the lake of fire and … …

… … will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Revelation … …

… 584. Which Apostle primarily proclaimed the gospel to the Gentiles? …

… … come into being. Through the activity of the Holy Spirit, important fundamentals of Christian doctrine were formulated … …

… 588. How was salvation imparted throughout this period? …

… … formulated the fundamental truths of Christianity after the time of the “Apostolic Fathers”. Their ranks include … …

… After some difficult times of persecution, the Roman Emperor Constantine the … …

… 593. How did Christianity develop in the time before the Middle Ages? …

… … the sole basis of the doctrine was to be the biblical testimony of Jesus Christ. Luther translated the Bible from … …

… … the Thirty Years’ War broke out (1618-1648), which ultimately served to strengthen the influence of the state … …

… … “revelations of God” in several ways: God allows Himself to be recognised. He provides insight into His being … …

… … of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” Psalm 18: 30 …

… 602. What important developments occurred in the Christendom of the … …

… …

… The first sealings—at the time, this act was known as the “apostolic laying on of … …

… … Apostles, however. No further Apostles were ordained. Ultimately, the result of this point of view was that there … …

… … Apostle Rososchacky resigned from his ministry a short time later, Geyer, Schwarz, and the Hamburg congregation … …

… 608. What happened in the time following? …

… … the name “New Apostolic Congregation”, and as of approximately 1930, began calling itself the “New … …

… … emerge as the central ministry in the Church. At the same time, the significance of the prophet ministry began to … …

… … Church. The unity among the Apostles was a great concern to him. As of 1897, the Chief Apostle ministry began to emerge. … …

… … is the activity of God upon human beings. At the same time, it is a work of human beings for God. In the divine … …

… In Old Testament times, the divine service consisted primarily of the … …

… The “Apostles’ doctrine” means that the Apostles proclaim the doctrine of Jesus Christ, in other words, the … …

… God’s word is proclaimed in the divine services. Ministers express … …

… … is strengthened, comfort is given, confidence is imparted, admonitions and help in decision-making are … …

… 625. Who is called to proclaim the word of God in the divine services? …

… Any human being who proclaims the word of God is a sinner who has weaknesses and … and is therefore holy. If this imperfect human being then proclaims the word of God, it can indeed contain mistakes. … …

… … of God is found in Genesis 1: 26: “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.” The use of the plural … …

… … holy. The believers hallow His name by giving all glory to Him and by endeavouring to live in accordance with His will. … …

… … that God may provide His word as “food” for the immortal soul. …

… … acknowledge that they are sinners before God, and ask Him for forgiveness. Because God is gracious and forgives … reconcilable and willing to forgive. “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not … …

… … Jordan, heaven opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him like a dove. From heaven, the Father attested: “You … …

… … may deliver the believers from the power of the evil one. Ultimately it is a plea for God to grant ultimate redemption … …

… 644. With what words is the forgiveness of sins proclaimed? …

… … of His life, Jesus broke the power of Satan and conquered him and his works, namely sin and death. Since then, it has … …