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… … for mankind. When we speak of God's "self-revelation" we understand that God grants human beings insights into His … …

… … the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal … …

… … and resurrection of Jesus Christ were professed. These also found their way into the writings of the Apostles. The … …

… The correct understanding of Holy Scripture, which came into being … …

… … (1 Corinthians 16: 22) or "Our Lord is coming"–can be understood as a creed. It first came into use in the … …

… … of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. … …

… … in His nature and activity, cannot be grasped by human understanding. Access to God in His omnipotence and … …

… … It means "the Divine" as well as "gods" and should be understood, in light of the gospel, as a reference to the … …

… … where humans are also described as "angels" can be found in Revelation 2 and 3. The "angels of the churches" … …

… … life, because the resurrection has made it possible to undo death and the resulting separation between mankind and … …

… … 31 et seq.), there developed among the people of Israel an understanding of the Messiah which increasingly foreshadowed … …

… … of the earth" (Revelation 1: 5). When the seventh angel sounds his trumpet, he announces that "the kingdoms of this … …

… … and thus part of the history of salvation. This is underlined by symbolic phenomena that accompanied His … …

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… … that the Father has are Mine" (John 16: 14-15). Thus, an understanding of the Holy Spirit's nature only becomes clear … …

… … Testament contains statements and formulations in which the fundamental elements of the Christian faith, namely the … …

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

… … the virgin Mary, and was made man; He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried, and the … …

… … by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, … …

… Belief in God as the One God is one of the fundamental professions of both the Old and New Testaments. … …

… … One example of the presence of the triune God can be found right at the beginning of Jesus' public activity, … of the bond between the persons of the Trinity can be found in the gospel according to John, which speaks of the … trinity in the epistles of the New Testament. They can be found in the praises of God as well as in the wording of … …

… … are primarily to be understood as messengers of God whose task it is to worship … …

… … world in six "days of creation". These are not to be understood as specific measures of time. The Bible relates … …

… … divine act: "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; … …

… … the Lord had been seen as the Risen One by more than five hundred brethren at the same time. Then he relates that the … …

… John 1: 1-18 contains fundamental statements about the being of God and His … …

… … of early Christianity. Here the term "Lord" is not to be understood as a respectful form of address, but as a … …

… … a High Priest upon whom the redemption of the world is founded: God Himself overcomes the abyss of sin and … …

… … 18, 21). SUMMARY Holy Scripture attests that understanding God is only possible through the Spirit of … …

… … "downward", "toward", and echein = "ring out", "resound"), and was originally used in reference to the … …

… … 2: 1-2). The historicity of God's incarnation is also underlined in the first epistle of John. There John … …

… … sanctification, together with sincere prayer for correct understanding, are contributing factors for profitable … …

… Fundamental evidence that the Holy Spirit would, after … …

… … on Holy Scripture. The early church creeds express the fundamentals of the Christian faith as attested in the Old … …

… … sacrifice of Christ, is also an object of profession. The fundamental liberation from the rule of sin occurs through … …

… …

… … of the Trinity served, on one hand, to put into words the understanding gained through faith, and on the other, to … …

… … throughout his life. In other words he is never free and is bound by sin. However, even as a sinner, man does not … …

… … did not signify a return to His earthly existence. It is fundamentally distinct from the raising of Lazarus, for … …

… … a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men, and being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became … …

… … High Priest upon whom the redemption of the world is founded appears in Jesus Christ: through Jesus Christ, God … …

… … history of salvation. So it is that Holy Scripture provides abundant evidence of the Spirit's activity in Old Testament … …

… … part of the church of Christ. Here the Apostle ministry is understood as the source of all other ministries. This … …

… … revelation of the Holy Spirit makes it clear that the fundamental renewal of mankind and the creation has become … …

… … or view of the world, but rather to a more or less well-founded conviction, in other words, something held to be … …

… … With reference to salvation and future redemption, it is a fundamental requirement to accept the preaching of the … be condemned." SUMMARY Faith is one of the fundamental realities of human life. … …

… … can ever say about them. Thus the creed does not draw any boundaries that would deny other Christians access to … …

… … and the dispensation of the sacraments were originally bound to the apostolate. Here the apostolicity of the … …

… … 139: 2-4: "You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and … …

… … to the trinity of God can be found in the first account of the creation, in the three … example for the presence of the triune God can be found at the baptism of Jesus, when the Father and the Holy … …

… … communicate with Him.Spirit, soul, and body should not be understood as being independent from one another. Rather, … …

… Professing Jesus Christ as the Son of God is one of the fundamentals of Christian faith. The statement in the … …

… … of the Redeemer: Isaiah describes Him with names that underline His uniqueness: "For unto us a Child is born, unto … …

… … In reference to Jesus, Matthew 1: 22-23 cites the prophecy found in Isaiah 7: 14: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive … …

… … was personally present in Jesus Christ (Luke 17: 21). The fundamental content of the gospel is the grace, love, and … …

… … did not pursue any worldly claims to power. Pontius Pilate found no fault in Jesus and sent Him to King Herod. It was … …

… … and development of the contents of faith. Our bond with the fundamentals of faith of all Christians becomes evident in … …

… Holy Scripture is the foundation for the doctrine of the New Apostolic … also based on Holy Scripture. It is the starting point, and foundation for, the sermon (see 12.1.6). …

… … in a specific congregation. The term "ministration" is understood as service to Jesus Christ and the … …

… … leads out of sin and death. The redemption of mankind is founded upon the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1: 7). … the Redeemer sent by God. Redemption from death and sin is founded exclusively upon the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. … …

… … from the dead, the Lord revealed Himself with words of fundamental importance: "I am the resurrection and the life. … and reconciliation revealed in Jesus Christ constitute fundamental content of the gospel. … …

… … Lord opened to the repentant sinner was–according to the understanding of that time–the dwelling of the devout and … …

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

… … elements of Holy Baptism with water. Through baptism the fundamental separation between mankind and God is suspended. … …

… … mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.'" In His parables Jesus talked … …

… … will and foretelling future events–all of these can be found in perfect fashion in Jesus Christ. …

… … He clarified the law and led His listeners to the proper understanding of the will of God upon which it was … …

… … in the one God (monotheism) is among the fundamental professions of the Old and New Testaments, and … …

… … The essential elements of the profession to Christ are founded upon the testimony of Jesus in the New … …

… … When the other disciples left Him because they did not understand Him, the Apostles remained with Him and professed … …

… … the bridal congregation–whose figurative number is "one hundred and forty-four thousand" (Revelation 14: 1)–will … …

… … Paul in 1 Corinthians 1: 18 demonstrate a conflicting understanding of Christ's death on the cross: "For the … …

… … are thereby transgressed. The Tenth Article of Faith is fundamentally distinct from the preceding nine: whereas they … …

… … of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth" (Philippians 2: 9-10). The Son of God's … …

… … eternal life: thereby the opportunity has been created to undo death and the resulting separation between God and … …

… … references to the promise of Christ's return. They can be found throughout the entire New Testament. To begin with, … for the promise of Christ's return can be found throughout the entire New Testament. It is spoken of … …

… … to recognise God as triune. In John 16: 13-15, Jesus Christ underlines the workings of the trinity of God: that which … …

… Generally a "ministry" is understood to be a function or official position which is … …

… Sacraments are fundamental acts of God's grace. They are holy acts that are … upon children (Matthew 19: 14).SUMMARYSacraments are fundamental acts of God's grace. … …

… It is a fundamental Christian conviction that man lives on after … …

… … first expression of any divine thought of salvation is found in God's actions after the fall into sin (see … …

… By "blessing" we understand God's loving care. Blessing is synonymous with … …

… …

… … However, this is not the only way the New Testament understands the term. The term is already referenced in the … …

… … relationship with Him. Beyond that, they constitute the foundation for constructive relationships between … in the Commandments. They furthermore constitute the foundation for prosperous relationships between human … …

… … the fallen creation. All of God's activity of salvation is founded upon His love. It was out of love that He chose the … …

… 6.2 Biblical foundation …

… Everything that church is and will ever be is founded upon the word, work, and nature of Jesus. Jesus … …

… … is not an external or trivial thing, but rather one of the fundamental elements of Christian faith. Without church, it … …

… … oneness, holiness, universality, and apostolicity are to be found in various forms and to varying degrees.Where the … …

… The spiritual ministry is founded upon the sending of Jesus Christ by the Father. … …

… 7.3 Biblical foundation …

… … on of hands and prayer of an Apostle–that established the foundation for future ordinations.The Apostles and other … these men for their task. This practice established the foundation for future ordinations. … …

… From its beginnings, the New Apostolic Church has understood itself as a church of ministry. It is a church … …

… … diaconal ministry, priestly ministry, or Apostle. Upon this foundation, the minister will be able to fulfil the … …

… Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental act of grace of the triune God bestowed on a … …

… … is both a physical and a spiritual being. Holy Scripture understands the human being as an entity comprised of … …

… … sleep" or "reincarnation" (repeated lives on earth) are unfounded and stand in contradiction to biblical testimony … …

… … to His sacrificial death and the possibility of redemption founded upon it. It figuratively illustrates conditions in … …

… … heaven. The image of the eschatological marriage feast is found in Revelation 19: 6-9. It refers to the everlasting … …

… … of salvation is on this earth, the earthly creation remains under the special protection of God (Revelation 7: 3). After … be exposed to the power of Satan. Everything will suffer under the circumstances associated with this. This period … …

… … will be judged (Revelation 19: 20). Satan himself will be bound for "a thousand years", so that "he should deceive the nations no more" (Revelation 20: 1-3). After Satan has been bound and cast into the bottomless pit, the resurrection of … …

… … Scripture where the expression "first resurrection" can be found is in Revelation 20: 5-6, where it is mentioned in … …

… … He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9: 6). Satan will be bound and will no longer be able to tempt anyone to sin. … …

… … fled from Jerusalem (Acts 8: 1; 11: 19). Even in their new surroundings they proclaimed the word of the Lord, like … …

… … that, the fact that the Christian faith was able to spread around the world can also be attributed to the activity of … …

… … movement developed more defined structures. Beyond that, an understanding of ministry and the sacraments developed. …

… … feel the consolation expressed in the loving care of those around them. The funeral service, a divine service with its … …

… The accounts of Jesus' conduct allow us to understand the significance of pastoral care. Without regard … …

… … considered an expression of devoutness. Christians understand prayer as an opportunity given by God for human … …

… … by God, upon which His blessing rests. It also forms the foundation for the family. It is based upon a free and … a marriage. God's blessing is an important and valuable foundation for marriage and family life. …

… … absolved of discharging certain duties. Fulfilling these is understood as an expression of belief in the gospel. The … …

… … with respect and tolerance, regardless of their social background, age, language, or other differences. Within … …

… …

… … the old covenant, the hope of salvation revolved mainly around deliverance from earthly affliction and captivity. In … …

… … had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as … …

… … of election and that it cannot be comprehended by human understanding. The people of Israel came forth out of the … …

… … the love of God (Romans 8: 29, 37-39).SUMMARYElection is founded upon the will of God. God calls individuals for a … …

… … which is made accessible through Jesus Christ can be understood in a comprehensive way. Thus we read in Ephesians … …

… … the old covenant, the law is understood as the path to salvation. It opened up the … …

… … to respect and esteem others. Jesus Christ expresses this fundamental requirement of the law in the Sermon on the … …

… The correct understanding of the law given by God is revealed in the … to provide instruction for God-pleasing conduct. The proper understanding of the law given by God is revealed in the … …

… … their need for redemption. Isaiah 49 to 56 can also be understood as an anticipation of the gospel's message of … …

… … "glad tidings". In the New Testament, "gospel" is always understood as God's salvific activity in Jesus Christ. … …

… … have to do with one's neighbour (Exodus 20: 12-17). This is underscored by the fact that, when He addressed the rich … …

… … tempter (Genesis 3: 15). The recognition that mankind is fundamentally dependent on God is brought to expression … …

… … had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons" … …

… … reality, and has up until now remained impossible to undo. Although the church of Christ is perfect in nature, it … …

… …

… … association with a ministry, the term "appointment" is understood as an appointment to the task of congregational … …

… … the light of the New Testament, these ministries are understood as references to the coming, "higher ministry" … …

… 7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament …

… … from outside. These statements clearly show Apostle Paul's understanding of his ministry. From them, general … …

… … to bring peace, as well as to preach the kingdom of God. He underlined this commission with the words "He who receives … …

… … kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be … …

… … that the dispensation of the gift of the Holy Spirit is bound to the Apostle ministry: Philip preached in Samaria … …

… … Apostles, believers are to develop a thankful and joyful fundamental attitude toward God. When necessary, admonitions … …

… … with the believers is characterised by warm care and loving understanding. The apostolate has been given for the … …

… … kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be … …

… … euangelistes = "messenger of joy") lies in the clear, understandable proclamation of the word. As a rule the … …

… … times on the forehead of the person being baptised, and–under laying on of hands–baptises him in the name of God, … …

… … The baptised person vows to conduct and organise his life under the regency of Christ. …

… … unbelief into which a baptised person may fall cannot undo the validity of Holy Baptism with water. A validly … …

… … affiliation with Holy Communion. In retrospect, they can be understood as references to the sacrament established by … …

… … covenant in My blood". The one cup of wine which was passed around during the celebration of Holy Communion calls to … …

… … words of institution which Jesus spoke at that time can be found in 1 Corinthians 11. This also recalls the situation … …

… … resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ is part of the fundamental profession of the Christian faith. This … …

… … in the epistles of the New Testament, "being sealed" is understood to mean receiving the gift of the Holy … …

… … in those days" (Joel 2: 28-29). Comparable promises can be found in the words of other prophets, for example in Ezekiel … …

… Like the two other sacraments, Holy Sealing also has its foundation in the life and activity of Jesus Christ. … …

… … Spirit (Acts 2: 1-4). God acted directly in both of these fundamental events, and this symbolically prefigures the … …

… According to the testimony of Scripture, Holy Sealing is bound to the Apostle ministry. Philip had preached in … …

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

… … (Romans 5: 5). The initial relationship of proximity to God founded upon baptism with water now takes on a new quality … …

… … in the resurrection of the dead has always been a fundamental component of Christian teaching. Associated with … …

… … of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet shall sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we … …

… … community of the saints, we also find the images of the "hundred forty-four thousand" (Revelation 14: 1-5) and the … and conditions. We read as follows concerning the hundred forty-four thousand: "Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father's name … …

… … faith against both Gentiles and Jews, and to define the fundamentals of Christian doctrine. The early generation of … …

… … core is the doctrine of justification by faith, with its fundamental notion that God does not provide rewards on the … …

… … on the importance of emotions for Christian life and faith found a certain continuity in the revivalist movements. … …

… … especially in the colonised world. This is the historical background in which God prepared for the renewed activity of … …

… … In preparation for the unification of all Christians under their leadership, the Apostles began familiarising … …

… … an Apostle for Westphalia and the Rhineland. In 1884, he founded the first Church periodical in Germany, entitled Der … …

… … service could no longer be performed, according to the understanding of the Israelites. During the period of … …

… … is the first divine service of the church of Christ. Four fundamental elements of New Testament divine service are … …

… … the cross. This perfect, eternally valid sacrifice is the foundation for the forgiveness of sins. The forgiveness of … …

… … in the divine service together with the congregation. On Sundays and Christian holy days, the Chief Apostle and the … …

… … take upon themselves the obligations which their parents undertook on their behalf at their baptism and sealing. From … …

… … together. In the wedding ceremony, the marriage is placed under God's blessing. …

… … His work, cultivate their life of faith, and enhance their understanding of God's activity. This is primarily done by … …

… 12.5.2 Palm Sunday …

… … of Jesus Christ took place on the first day of the week, on Sunday. Therefore the early Christians celebrated Holy … …

… … Day commemorates the creatorship of God. On one Sunday of the year–Thanksgiving Sunday–a divine service is held in which gratitude is … …

… The first biblical references to prayer can be found in Genesis 4: 26: "Then men began to call on the name … come, let us worship". Examples of worship of God can be found in many hymns and psalms of the Old Testament, an … …

… The relationship between man and God changed fundamentally through Jesus Christ. On the basis of this new … …

… … them to develop their own prayer life. Prayer is not bound to any external form. Nevertheless, the intensity of a … …

… … evidence of prayer in the Old Testament can be found in the Psalms. They contain worship of God, gratitude, … …

… … the sons of Adam and Eve: Cain offered of the fruit of the ground, Abel killed animals of his flock (Genesis 4: 3-4). … …

… … commitment, and by way of which it provides emergency aid around the world, are generally financed by voluntary … …

… … loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency … …

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

… … promotes the willingness and ability to serve, help, and understand one another, and it helps partners to forgive … …

… … should be defined by mutual respect, sensitivity and understanding. If mutual consent and true love stand in the … …

… … children for the purpose of providing them with a solid foundation for the future. New Apostolic parents bear the … …

… … in faith and the fear of God, and thereby create the foundation for the children to live as convinced Christians … …

… … commandments. The Church fulfils its legal obligations under the laws and regulations of the respective country. In … …

… … the gospel and the imperatives of Christian ethics. Thus it understands its duty to include charitable activity which … …

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

… … of God was not only laid into the hearts of those living under the Mosaic Law, but also into the hearts of the … …

… …

… … brought the purpose of the Mosaic Law–according to the understanding of the Old Testament–to expression as … binding upon all human beings. The reason for the changed understanding of the Ten Commandments also lies in the fact … …

… … or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve … or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve … …

… Israel was surrounded by peoples who worshipped constellations and … …

… … kill. Violations of the Second Commandment can also be found in daily life. Any loose talk using the names "God", … …

… Jesus' position on the Sabbath differed fundamentally from that of the law-abiding Jews. The conduct … …

… 5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday …

… 5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service …

… …

… 5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday …

… 5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament …

… … activity, the Lord reproved the teachers of the law for undermining that aspect of the commandment which applied to … …

… … is a violation of the Fifth Commandment. Grounds for justification and exemption from guilt Even … …

… … often speaks of polygamy (marriage to many partners, understood here as one man married to several women), Jesus … 2, 12; 5: 9). Already in the Old Testament, marriage was understood as a covenant protected by God (Proverbs 2: 17; … …

… …

… … thus also imply responsibilities. Generally, theft is understood as the illegal misappropriation of another … …

… … "He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death" (Exodus 21: … …

… … his innocence (1 Kings 21). If, however, the court found that a witness had given false testimony, then this … which the defendant would have received if he had been found guilty (Deuteronomy 19: 18-19). In Jewish wisdom … …

… … is a lie. In a broader sense, the Eighth Commandment can be understood as a prohibition against any dishonest conduct … …

… … ..." (Deuteronomy 7: 6-8). The history of Israel is founded on God's activity of redemption. He liberated the … …

… … New Testament contains other figurative descriptions that underline the above-mentioned hallmarks of church and … …

… … arises from the belief in the one God. The triune God has founded and preserved the one church through the Father who … …

… … divine service. The holiness of the church of Christ is founded solely upon the triune God, not the human beings who … …

… … context, "universal" ("catholic") means that there are no boundaries for the preaching of the gospel. This comes to … …

… … church is holy. This has its foundation in the sanctifying actions of God. The holiness of the church has its foundation in God alone, and not in the people who belong to … …

… … life, and activity of Jesus Christ comprise the foundation for the historical manifestation of the church established by Him: "For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is … 3: 11). The church of Christ was manifested upon this foundation, and developed further with the outpouring of the … …

… … of the imminent return of Christ gradually receded into the background. Nevertheless, belief in the life and activity of … …

… …

… … sacraments, references to Holy Baptism with water can be found in the Old Testament. The deliverance of Noah and … …

… In the New Testament "baptism" is often understood as having two parts, namely baptism with water … …

… … this act, the relationship between a human being and God is fundamentally changed. The effect of Holy Baptism with water … act, but is indeed an act of God's loving care that fundamentally changes the relationship between a human being … …

… … fellowship with the Creator.Since the fall into sin a fundamental state of sinfulness and remoteness from God has … being through the fall into sin. Since the fall into sin, a fundamental state of sinfulness and remoteness from God has … …

… … bread and wine and the body and blood of Christ is to be understood: after the consecration, a parallel exists … …

… … Both the forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion have their foundation in Christ's sacrifice (Acts 13: 37-38). Jesus … …

… … Holy Communion are closely related to one another. Both are founded upon the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Although the … …

… The fundamental prerequisites for partaking worthily of Holy … …

… … in the new covenant and in the merit of Christ–which is founded upon Holy Baptism with water–is continually … believer's share in the merit of Christ–which is founded upon Holy Baptism with water–is continually … …

… … and indicates that everything emanates from, and revolves around, the triune God. This blessing is pronounced over the … …

… … water in another church–into the congregation is to be understood as an act of blessing. In it, the individuals … …

… … as a rule, also performed by an Apostle–likewise occurs under the assurance of divine blessing. It is not to be … …

… … the departed take place three times a year, on the first Sunday of March, July, and November respectively. With this … place in the New Apostolic calendar. On the preceding Sunday, the congregations prepare themselves for this in a … …

… … the congregation for the proclamation of the word, and underscore the word of God. Singing–be it by the … …

… … by the Holy Spirit serves to strengthen faith and promote understanding. It imparts comfort, admonishes listeners to … …

… … in the divine service, the members of the congregation surround those receiving the sacrament as witnesses. In … …

… … fundamental elements of divine service are attested in the … …

… … 2: 14 et seq.). Other sermons of the early Apostles can be found, for example, in Acts 3: 12-26; 17: 22-31. Beyond … …

… … the sermon from various perspectives, and serves to deepen understanding for God's will. …

… … though the eternally valid sacrifice of Jesus Christ is the foundation for the forgiveness of sins, God in His … …

… 12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins …

… … with respect to God will retreat. SUMMARY The foundation for the forgiveness of sins is the perfect, … …

… … whether they intend to stand by each other in faithfulness under all circumstances and pursue their path of life together in love, under God's blessing. Both promise this, before God and the … …

… … authority. Beyond that, young people often find themselves under the pressure of a secular environment. They must also … …

… … are to be inspired by them so that they may serve as the foundation for making decisions in their lives. Pastoral … …

… … to practise, profess, and stand up for their faith in their surroundings. Youth leaders, who are trained and supported … …

… … saying the wrong words to the bereaved and thereby reopen wounds. It is important to impart a feeling of genuine … …

… … fellowship with other mourners, the bereaved feel understood and accepted in their grief. Making the … …

… … it is full-grown, brings forth death." Covetousness–understood as sinful craving–originates within a person. … …

… … neighbour and adultery (Matthew 5: 27-28). In Christian understanding, the commandment not to covet the wife of … …

… … to Ecclesiastes 5: 10, greed, like the love of money, is boundless, and cannot be satisfied. Apostle Paul calls the … …

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… … of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. … …

… … the virgin Mary, and was made man; He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried, and the … …

… … by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, … …

… … errors of content on the part of the speaker, as well as misunderstandings on the part of the listeners, cannot be … …

… … the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1: 7). The Son of God bound the fulfilment of this plea to the condition that we … …

… 12.4.1.1.1 Pre-Sunday School …

… 12.4.1.1.2 Sunday School …

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

… • Palm Sunday …

… … the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal … …

… 10. What do we understand by the idea of faith as a response to God’s … …

… 101. How is it to be understood that the Son of God is described as the … …

… … is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be … …

… … this comes about through the preaching of the gospel on the foundation of Holy Scripture. “So then faith comes by … …

… … the Child. He had all children in Bethlehem aged two and under killed (cf. Matthew 2: 16-18). …

… … the teachers in Jerusalem, who were “astonished at His understanding and answers”. “And Jesus increased in … …

… … relate that Jesus cast out demons— which according to the understanding of the time were also the cause of various … as evil spirits opposed to God, who according to the understanding of the ancient world, caused illness and … …

… … the elements. Jesus’ control over the forces of nature underline that the Son of God is just as much the Creator as … …

… … also performed miracles in which human beings received an abundance of earthly gifts. Examples of such gift miracles … …

… The “beatitudes” from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount are found in the gospel of Matthew. Here Jesus shows how one can … …

… … and means ‘gathering’ or ‘assembly’. A synod is understood as the assembly of an ecclesiastical body that … …

… 150. How did Jesus make the gospel understandable? …

… … everything else just to have it. In another passage, Jesus underlines this with the admonition: “But seek first the … …

… … this parable to them, saying: ‘What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the … …

… … and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by … …

… … and forgave him the debt. But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred … …

… … of trust with them: When other disciples failed to understand Jesus and stopped following Him, the Apostles … …

… … (Matthew 26: 48). “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, ‘What? Could you … …

… … The latter was responsible for the area since the Jews were under Roman rule at the time. Pilate saw no fault in Jesus … …

… … die a slow and tortured death. For this he was either bound or nailed to an upright post, with or without a cross … …

… … grace and professed Him as Saviour. Here “Paradise” was understood to be the dwelling place of the devout and … …

… The sacrificial death of Jesus is the foundation of a new relationship between mankind and God. … …

… … then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to … …

… … mentions that the risen Jesus was seen by more than five hundred brethren at once. Forgiveness of sins: see … …

… … is liberated from finiteness and mortality. It is no longer bound to space and time. The resurrection body of Christ is … …

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

… … all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it … …

… … “redemption” refers to the liberation of human beings bound by the shackles of the evil one. …

… … the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. So He drove out the man; and … …

… … decided to punish them and sent the great flood. Only Noah found grace in the eyes of God. At God’s commandment Noah … …

… … sin had far-reaching consequences for the creation: the ground was cursed: “Because you have [...] eaten from the … you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: cursed is the ground for your sake; in toil you shall eat of it all the … …

… Holy Scripture is the foundation for the doctrine of the New Apostolic Church. … …

… 231. How can this separation from God be undone? …

… … and their neighbour. Reason is also necessary in order to understand the gospel and profess one’s faith. …

… … of all things. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through … …

… The proper understanding of Holy Scripture can only be opened up in all … …

… … and “redemption. The term “salvation history” is understood to mean the activity of God that allows human … …

… 247. What is the foundation for salvation? …

… … subject to him. Many other examples of election can be found in the Old Testament: Noah was elected to build the … …

… This blessing includes election before the foundation of the world (cf. Ephesians 1: 4), redemption … …

… … service. Sacrifice also brings blessing—this is the fundamental experience of the Christian. Human beings are … …

… The fear of God and sincere prayer for the correct understanding of Holy Scripture are principles for … …

… … the highest binding order by the people of Israel. It was understood as the path to salvation. People assumed that … …

… … the Law of Moses, in the Prophets, and in the Psalms, had found its fulfilment in Him (cf. Luke 24: 44). From this … …

… 278. What are the fundamental prerequisites for obtaining the grace offered in … …

… 28. What is the foundation and content of Christian faith? …

… … with God. In addition, the commandments are the foundation for positive relationships between human beings. …

… … and with all your strength” (Mark 12: 30). This signifies undivided devotion to God. …

… The “golden rule” is understood as a reference to the words of the Lord in the … …

… … the cohesion in the congregation, awakens empathy and understanding for one another, and promotes willingness to … …

… … their belief in the one God in a time when the nations around them venerated many different gods. The New Testament … …

… Polytheism prevailed in the countries surrounding Israel. With the First Commandment God made it … …

… 304. How are we to understand the prohibition of producing and worshipping … …

… … Sermon on the Mount, Jesus forbade swearing. It should be understood that this applies to frivolous swearing in daily … …

… …

… … healed the sick, which was a kind of work, according to the understanding of the Israelites, and thus a violation of the … …

… 320. Why do Christians hallow the Sunday as the “Sabbath”? …

… 321. How do we keep the Sunday holy? …

… … show them honour. The promise of “long days” was understood as wellbeing in earthly life. In Israel, the commandment was also understood as an instruction to adults to take care of those … …

… 327. How is the promise of a “long life” to be understood today? …

… … they cannot expect obedience from their children either. Under no circumstances can the Fourth Commandment be used to … …

… … of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. … …

… … the virgin Mary, and was made man; He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried, and the … …

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

… … which would have applied to the defendant had he been found guilty (cf. Deuteronomy 19: 18-19). …

… … the Holy Spirit. The person and deed of Jesus Christ are fundamental prerequisites for the existence of the church. …

… … by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, … …

… … for example: the ark: within it, Noah and his family found deliverance from the great flood. The ark served to … …

… … can ever say about them. Thus the creed does not draw any boundaries that would deny other Christians access to … …

… … for this reason that the same mistakes, deficiencies, and blunders inherent in mankind are also to be found in the … …

… … term ‘Lord’s work of redemption’ is generally understood in reference to Jesus’ saving act, which has … …

… … suffered there (cf. Acts 8: 1; 11: 19). Even in their new surroundings they acquainted people with the Christian faith … …

… … was stoned to death for professing Jesus Christ. The events surrounding his stoning are related in Acts 7. …

… … of the Christians was initiated in the year AD 64 under the Roman Emperor Nero. …

… … of the imminent return of Christ eventually faded into the background in the sermons. Belief in the life and activity … …

… … for this event, was once again occupied, as it was in the founding phase of the church of Christ: the gift of the Holy … …

… … They fulfil this commission by establishing congregations around the world and leading believers to Jesus Christ. …

… 411. What do we understand by the term 'ministry'? …

… The spiritual ministry is founded upon the sending of Jesus Christ by God, the Father. … …

… … Old Testament references to the spiritual ministry can be found in the activity of kings, priests, and prophets: the … …

… … to individual believers in the church of Jesus Christ, we understand these as “ministrations”. Such ministrations … …

… The Second Article of Faith speaks of Jesus Christ, the foundation and content of Christian faith. Jesus Christ: see … …

… …

… … example, in Acts 11: 1-18 and 15: 1-29, we read of councils under the leadership of Apostles in which, among other … …

… … that the dispensation of the gift of the Holy Spirit is bound to the Apostle ministry: Philip preached in Samaria … …

… 457. What is the foundation of the Chief Apostle ministry? …

… … kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be … …

… …

… … with a spiritual ministry, the term “appointment” is understood as the assignment to the task of congregational … …

… Sacraments are fundamental acts of God’s grace. In these holy … …

… Through Holy Baptism with water a fundamental change in the relationship between a human being … …

… … out over many people. An important reference to this can be found in Joel 2: 28-29: “And it shall come to pass … …

… … all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it … …

… An important reference to Holy Sealing is found in Acts 8: 14 et seq.: “Now when the Apostles who … …

… There is only one God. Belief in the One God is a fundamental profession of the Old and New Testaments, and is thus also fundamental to the Christian faith. ‘Monotheism’ is the … …

… …

… The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation for the resurrection of the dead. Since He has … …

… … forbidden by God and is thus a sin: “There shall not be found among you anyone [...] who [is] a medium, or a … …

… … to, or remoteness from, God. A person’s soul has not undergone any change as a result of physical death. A person … …

… … biblical basis for dispensing sacraments to the departed is found in 1 Corinthians 15: 29: in Corinth, living persons … …

… … of the Apostles. Some pivotal statements can also be found in the Revelation of John, which speaks of these … …

… … men are possible with God’.” Luke 18: 27 “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, … …

… It is one of the fundamental certainties of the gospel that Jesus Christ will … …

… … of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we … …

… … in Revelation 14: 1-5. Here the image of a group of “one hundred and forty-four thousand” is used are a reference … “Behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name … …

… … name of the “Lamb” and of the Father indicates that the hundred and forty-four thousand are the property of … …

… 573. What happens when Satan is bound and relieved of his power? …

… … fled from Jerusalem (cf. Acts 8: 1; 11: 19). In their new surroundings they continued to preach the gospel, which also … …

… The Apostles at first worked under the assumption that the gospel was only to be preached … …

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

… … Their ranks included the likes of Clement of Rome (died around AD 100), Ignatius of Antioch (died around AD 115), Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (born around AD 69, died around AD 155), and Papias of Hierapolis … …

… “Church Fathers” were scholars who formulated the fundamental truths of Christianity after the time of the … …

… … the Koran. Crusades: Palestine, and with it Jerusalem, were under Islamic rule. Between the eleventh and thirteenth … called upon the rulers of Europe to bring this region back under Christian control. These military campaigns were … …

… … 1545) ushered in a renewal of the Church and prepared the ground for the Counter-Reformation, which in turn reinforced … …

… Revelations of God are recorded in Holy Scripture. We understand the term “revelations of God” in several … …

… … this document the Apostles called upon Christians to gather under their leadership and thereby prepare themselves for … rather in bringing the various existing churches together under the leadership of Apostles. The majority of Christians … …

… … Church magazine Der Herold (“The Herald”) in Germany. Under his influence, Apostle Schwartz—beginning in his … …

… “Communion” in divine service is understood as the fulfilment of the words of Jesus Christ: … …

… … this reason one cannot rule out the possibility of error in understanding that which is heard. If they, nevertheless, … …

… The first such reference to the trinity of God is found in Genesis 1: 26: “Let Us make man in Our image, … …

… … could be forgiven and so that we would not need to remain under the rule of sin. “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes … …

… … (381 AD). The doctrine of the trinity of God is among the fundamental statements of the Christian faith. Council: see … …

… Yes. In the Sunday divine service and on church holy days, the Chief … …

… … themselves the obligations which their parents or guardians undertook on their behalf at their baptism and sealing. … …

… … whether they intend to stand by each other in faithfulness under all circumstances and pursue their path of life … …

… … the congregation for the proclamation of the word, and underscore the word of God. Singing—be it by the … …

… … to Him. “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; … …

… … of God. The mourners assembled for the funeral service surround the bereaved in order to demonstrate their sympathy … …

… … of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and … …

… … for God and His work, to promote faith life, and enhance understanding for God’s activity of salvation. This is … …

… … is primarily the task of parents. They are to impart the fundamental values of the gospel to their children. This … …

… 695. What is the objective of Pre-Sunday School? …

… 696. What is the function of Sunday School? …

… In addition to Sunday School, there are also divine services for children … …

… … are to be inspired by them. In this way they receive a good foundation for making decisions in their lives. They are … …

… … suffered and died. The resurrection of the dead is also founded on His resurrection. They share in the victory of … …

… … are celebrated in the New Apostolic Church: Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and … …

… 708. What is the significance of Palm Sunday? …

… … Christ took place on the first day of the week, namely on Sunday. Later, a specific Sunday in the course of the year … …

… … when we give thanks to God as the Creator. On one Sunday of the year—Thanksgiving Sunday—a divine service is held which focuses on … …

… Prayer is not bound to any outward form, nevertheless, the intensity of … …

… … are gifts that are offered to God. They can also be understood as human deeds performed in service to others. … …

… 731. How do we understand our sacrifices? …

… … loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency … …

… … God, and upon which His blessing rests. It also forms the foundation for the family. It is based on a public promise … …

… … left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgement of the great day.” Jude 6 …

… … of God. Different yet equal before him, they both stand under the blessing of God. Human beings are created to have … …

… … and fidelity, promotes the willingness to serve, help, and understand one another, and it helps partners to forgive … …

… If mutual consent and true love stand in the foreground, sex can be an important bond within a marriage … …

… … commandments. The Church fulfils its legal obligations under the laws and regulations of the respective countries … …

… … New Apostolic Church is committed to the gospel. Thus it understands its duty to engage in charitable activity that … …

… … 18: 10 et seq.; 1 Samuel 28). “There shall not be found among you anyone who [...] practises witchcraft, or a … …

… … is the ground for your sake; in toil you shall eat of it all the … …

… Human beings cannot undo the condition of separation from God on their own. But … …

… … the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.Then the angel … …

… … had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law.” Galatians 4: 4 see also Question 4 …

… Church of Jesus Christ – founding, institution …

… … doctrine in a suitable manner through church instruction around the world. By way of 750 questions and answers, … …

… Hundred forty-four thousand …

… Palm Sunday …

… Sunday – the day of rest …

… Sunday School …

… … by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, … …

… The New Apostolic Church understands itself as an advocate for life. The fertilised … …

… Through Holy Baptism a fundamental change in the relationship between a human being … …

… … writings of the Old Testament. Holy Scripture is the foundation for the doctrine of the New Apostolic Church. … …

… The foundation of the Chief Apostle ministry is the commission … …

… … with God. In addition, the commandments are the foundation for the positive relationships between human … …

… … themselves the obligations which their parents or guardians undertook on their behalf at their baptism and sealing. … …

… … by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, … …

… In the divine services on Sundays and on church holy days, the Chief Apostle and the … the departed. Three times a year—namely on the first Sundays in March, July, and November—special divine … …

… … are observed in the New Apostolic Church: Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and … …

… … is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” … …

… … God, and upon which His blessing rests. It also forms the foundation for the family. It is based on a public promise … …

… We understand ordination to be the investiture of a spiritual … …

… … commandments. The Church fulfils its legal obligations under the laws and regulations of the respective countries … …

… Sacraments are fundamental acts of God’s grace. In these holy … …

… … offences which will be strictly condemned and punished under canon law should the suspicions be confirmed. Such … …

… … occurs across all social strata and is therefore also found within the New Apostolic Church. Both perpetrators and victims could be found among the members of the Church. The prevention of … …

… … New Apostolic Church is committed to the gospel. Thus it understands its duty to engage in charitable activity that … …

… The New Apostolic Church understands itself as an advocate for life. The fertilised … …

… … takes into account the cultural differences that exist around the world, and allows the Regional Churches to issue … …

… 2 Fundamentals of exercising a ministry …

… … the congregation for the proclamation of the word, and underscore the word of God.[83] The guidelines concerning … …

… … place where church life is experienced and develops. The foundation of church life is always the congregation’s … …

… … their relationship with Jesus Christ to expression in their surroundings. They will not try to impose their faith upon … …

… We understand ecumenical events to be activities that different … …

… … 4: 7“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through … …

… … not possible, because belief in the triune God is among the fundamental professions of the Christian faith. It is not … …

… … a globally active whole Church with a uniform doctrine under the leadership of the Chief Apostle as its highest … …

… … desired ideal image for which we strive, and describes the fundamental values that are binding for every church … …

… … Serving and Leading model constitutes a uniform and binding foundation for the activity of the ministers. It serves to … …

… From its beginnings, the New Apostolic Church has understood itself as a church of ministry. It is led by the … …

… … Apostle. This measure can be taken if there are grounds for a lengthy leave of absence, or if other serious … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministry ordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministry engagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministry ordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministry engagement blessing, wedding blessing, … 4: Assignment to a service bound to a ministry   3.13.2 Assignment to services … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … Termination of an assignment to servicdes that are not bound to a ministry3.14.2.1 Liturgical position in the … …

… … by God, upon which His blessing rests. It also forms the foundation for the family. It is based on a free and … a marriage. God’s blessing is an important and valuable foundation for marriage and family life.[25] A monogamous … …

… … to act and speak in the name of the triune God, which is founded upon Jesus Christ and issued through the apostolate … …

… … and the vulnerable sector, which can unfortunately be found in all cultures, social classes, and … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministry ordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministry engagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministry ordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministry engagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … by the time and its circumstances. Thus it is quite understandable for the external structure of divine services … and gestures should accompany the words and make them more understandable.The congregation rises for collective … …

… … emphasis of this spiritual preparation consists of properly understanding the Bible text and the Divine Service Guide … …

… The divine service should last: Sunday and church holy … …

… … actsretirement, termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … orientation for all those present, and for the proper understanding of the wordintercession for members who cannot … (as specified)A Bible reading serves to provide a better understanding of Christian holy days and the gospel.This … …

… … for God and one’s neighbour should always stand in the foreground. It should be possible for the participants in … …

… … consecrated communion wafers. Further information can be found under “Prayer service in which Holy Communion can be … …

… … in Christ.[42]The congregation assembled for the funeral surrounds the bereaved and imparts sympathy and security.The … …

… … on Christmas Eve, Good Friday (the hour of Jesus’ death), Maundy Thursday (institution of Holy Communion), Good Friday … …

… Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental sacramental act of grace of the triune God … …

… … for and loved.Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental sacramental act of grace of the triune God … for and loved.Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental sacramental act of grace of the triune God … …

… … Baptism with water is the first and fundamental act of grace of God. all people who are … …

… … members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ … …

… … is once again granted access to Holy Communion. The fundamental prerequisites for partaking worthily of Holy … …

… … Christians assume the obligations which their parents undertook on their behalf at their baptism and sealing. From … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … from sin and death and into the image of Christ. The foundation for this, and the ability to do this, can only be … …

… 7.3 Pastoral care bound to a ministry …

… … to practise, profess, and stand up for their faith in their surroundings. Youth leaders, who are trained and supported … …

… … on Christmas Eve, Good Friday (hour of Christ’s death), Maundy Thursday (the institution of Holy Communion), or … …

… … and methods of the respective teaching materials Understanding for the age-related concerns of … …

… … in thinking and in dealing with critical questions Understanding for the age-related concerns of young … …

… … in thinking and in dealing with critical questions Understanding for the age-related concerns of young … …

… … orientation for all those present, and for the proper understanding of the wordintercession for brothers and … (as specified)A Bible reading serves to provide a better understanding of Christian holy days and the gospel. This … …

… … for and loved.Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental sacra­ mental act of grace of the triune God … for and loved.Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental sacra­ mental act of grace of the triune God … …

… Liturgical positionOrdination is the investiture of a spiritual … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … by the time and its circumstances. Thus it is quite understandable for the external structure of divine services … and gestures should accompany the words and make them more understandable. The congregation rises for collective … …

… … in Holy Scripture. The sermon must be oriented to this. The foundation of the sermon is thus a previously selected Bible … …

… …

… … on Christmas Eve, Good Friday (the hour of Jesus’ death), Maundy Thurs­day (institution of Holy Communion), or … …

… … members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… 5.6.2 Termination of an assignment to services that are not bound to a ministry (teachers and youth leaders) …

… … cross. This perfect, eternally valid sacri­ fice is the foundation for the forgiveness of sins.The forgiveness of … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … can be added in conclusion.Assignment to a service bound to a ministry[36] Invocation of the Holy Spirit …

… retirement, termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … is recommended:Holy Baptism with water is the first and fundamental act of grace of God.All people who are baptised, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… 5.5 Assignment to services that are not bound to a spiritual ministry (teachers and youth leaders) …

… … 4,13–18).The congregation assembled for the funeral surrounds the bereaved and imparts sympathy and security.The … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …

… … termination of an appointment or assignment bound to a ministryordination, appointment, assignment, … of, or assignment to, a service that is not bound to a ministryengagement blessing, wedding blessing, … …