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Believing—even when no one’s looking

30.06.2025

… Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost—all of these events are over now, and Advent is still a long way off. Liturgically speaking, a rather quiet phase has now begun in the church calendar. […] …

Ascension means: now it’s your turn

28.05.2025

… Ascension means: now it’s your turn …

Life on the next level

02.05.2025

… Pentecost comes after Easter, but in between these two holy days there is still Ascension Day. ’Tis the season when God’s good plan for humankind makes great leaps. …

Experiencing God live

07.08.2024

… It was a huge surprise and there was joy all around when the Chief Apostle turned up at the Church Convention in Southern Germany on Ascension Day. …

… In the service He talked about Jesus’ ascension, His promises to the disciples, and about the Lord’s return. …

There is work to be done

09.05.2024

… Here is why Ascension is more topical than ever. …

Ascension: so far and yet so close

18.05.2023

… Here are some thoughts on Ascension Day, which falls within Eastertide. …

… Ascension: so far and yet so close …

The Holy Spirit was promised, sent, and is active

03.05.2023

… Ascension Day and Pentecost—the month of May speaks for itself. …

Following Jesus’ footsteps to heaven

28.06.2022

… Ascension was both the conclusion and crowning of life on earth. And this was not only the case for Jesus Christ. It must also be the case for believers. …

The importance of Ascension today

16.06.2021

… The importance of Ascension today …

… There was amazement and wonder at the ascension of Jesus two thousand years ago, but even today a look back at this event can elicit wonder and surprise. …

Ascension 2021: Let’s not stand still, but carry on

13.05.2021

… Ascension 2021: Let’s not stand still, but carry on …

Anticipating the Holy Spirit

29.04.2021

… Ascension Day and Pentecost are coming up. The church Jesus is looking forward to these Christian high feasts as central mysteries of the faith. …

Gottesdienst mit Stammapostel Jean-Luc Schneider

Grateful recollections of a carefree International Youth Convention

19.05.2020

… Four-day programme On Thursday , 21 May 2020, Ascension Day, the commemorative recordings will begin at 6:00 PM CEST with the Ascension Day service in English. …

… It was Ascension Day weekend 2019. …

… All of this, along with many other little, personal bits of memorabilia are to find their way into members’ living rooms via YouTube this Ascension Day weekend. …

Foto: P. Johanning

April 15, 2020: Thoughts on the Bible text

15.04.2020

… After the Ascension He sits at the right hand of God the Father. A resurrection body will be given to those first who are accepted by the Lord at His return, both the living and the dead alike. …

Prayers for peace in the world

21.09.2019

… His life, His sacrifice, His ascension, and His return are the building blocks of divine peace. …

Alle Fotos: IJT/IYC

The whole wide world at arm’s length: the IYC will leave a lasting impression

04.06.2019

… Atmosphere and spirituality The young people gathered in order to see each other, learn, discuss, present, dance, and pray together—and above all, celebrate two divine services together: one on Ascension …

alle Fotos: O. Ruetten

IYC 2019: organisers and participants are busy compiling the programme

20.04.2018

… Ninety-six per cent of those surveyed look forward to the divine services that will be offered on Ascension and the Sunday after. …

alle Fotos: NAKI

Invitation to the international youth convention in 2019

13.10.2015

… Preliminary plans call for the opening service on Thursday, Ascension Day. The opening ceremony has been scheduled for Friday morning. …

… “I hope to see many young people from all over the world in Düsseldorf on Ascension 2019,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says. …

… Already today, District Apostle Storck is grateful for anyone who is prepared to help over the 2019 Ascension weekend. …

Foto: NAKI

Good Friday - what does it mean to us?

03.04.2012

… This day calls to mind an event that was necessary for salvation, and thus it is just as holy to us as Christmas, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost. Zurich. …

… This day calls to mind an event that was necessary for salvation, and thus it is just as holy to us as Christmas, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost. …

Nach dem Gottesdienst in Camberly, der die BAVE eröffnete

Concentrating on what is essential

06.05.2010

… May it also be similar today in the congregations: our own ascension is also drawing nearer, so let us direct our eyes toward the heavenly Jerusalem!” …

Glückwünsche für den neuen Apostel Rainer Storck (rechts). In der Mitte: Apostel Klaus Zeidlewicz, links Stammapostel Wilhelm Leber (Foto: NAK NRW)

Rainer Storck is the new Apostle in North Rhine-Westphalia

14.04.2009

… The background for these comments: Apostle Klaus Zeidlewicz is scheduled to retire on Ascension Day 2010, when he will have reached the age limit for active ministry. …

Hamburg 2007

The Wonder of Pentecost

06.05.2008

… quotes some psalms of David (verses 8 and 11 of Psalm 16) in which he spoke of the resurrection of Jesus; the first verse of Psalm 110 Peter quotes as well and interprets it as a pronouncement of the ascension …

… After the ascension of Jesus Christ God gave this day of Pentecost a new significance through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which was to be of irreplaceable importance for mankind's salvation. …

… The wonder of Pentecost On this day, 50 days after the resurrection of Christ, and ten days after his ascension, the Apostles were in a house in Jerusalem, and were visited with signs from heaven. …

2006 in Cape Town

Pentecost - Birthday of the Church of Christ

02.05.2007

… quotes some psalms of David (verses 8 and 11 of Psalm 16) in which he spoke of the resurrection of Jesus; the first verse of Psalm 110 Peter quotes as well and interprets it as a pronouncement of the ascension …

… After the ascension of Jesus Christ God gave this day of Pentecost a new significance through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which was to be of irreplaceable importance for mankind's salvation. …

… The wonder of Pentecost On this day, 50 days after the resurrection of Christ, and ten days after his ascension, the Apostles were in a house in Jerusalem, and were visited with signs from heaven. …

European Youth Day 2009: Successful contract negotiations with the Düsseldorf Fair

18.05.2006

… An initial itinerary for the weekend has scheduled the arrival of the young people on Ascension Thursday, 21 May 2009. In the evening there will be an opportunity for some “welcome” festivities. …

European Youth Day 2009 to take place in Düsseldorf

31.03.2006

… The preferred date for the event has been slated as the Ascension Day weekend 2009. It has already been decided that the European Youth Day will take place in Düsseldorf’s LTU-Arena. …

European Youth Day 2009: First preparatory meeting in Düsseldorf

15.03.2006

… Possible dates include the weekends of Ascension Day or Corpus Christi 2009. …

Easter Sunday in Nairobi: Peace to you!

16.04.2004

… Christmas stands for joy, Good Friday for victory, Easter for peace, Ascension for triumph, and Pentecost for Spirit and life. …

Between birthdays: the church calendar

… Ascension Day commemorates Jesus Christ’s return to God the Father. …

3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter

Catechism

… … Jesus Christ and glorifies Him (John 16: 14). After the ascension of the Lord and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit … …

3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Catechism

… … baptism, transfiguration, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension into heaven–as well as at the outpouring of the … …

3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament

Catechism

… … to baptise, which Jesus Christ gave His Apostles before His ascension into heaven (Matthew 28: 18-19). Indicators of … …

3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One

Catechism

… … on earth during the time between His resurrection and His ascension are witnesses of Christ's resurrection in the true … …

3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit

Catechism

… … was present" in Him (Luke 4: 14; 5: 17). Shortly before His ascension into heaven, the Risen One promised His Apostles: … …

3.5.3.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the prophets of the Old Testament

Catechism

… … Christ acted in the power of the Spirit. Before His ascension He promised the Apostles this same power. … …

3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God

Catechism

… … God include: the actions of the Apostles after Christ's ascension: "And they worshipped Him [Jesus Christ]" (Luke … …

3.5.4.3 The power from on high

Catechism

… Before His ascension into heaven, the risen Lord promised His Apostles: … …

3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles

Catechism

… … it was to them that He gave the great commission before His ascension. SUMMARY In figurative speech, … it was to them that He gave the great commission before His ascension. … …

3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ

Catechism

… … of the Lord in the forty days between His resurrection and ascension. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not wishful … …

3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ

Catechism

… 3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ …

3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church

Catechism

… … is present here on earth in the Holy Spirit even after His ascension. He, to whom all authority has been given in … …

3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation

Catechism

… … (Revelation 21: 4). SUMMARY Even after the ascension, Jesus Christ is still present on earth in the … …

3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return

Catechism

… … and others will remain behind. The angels at Jesus' ascension also promised that He will return (Acts 1: … …

4.4 God's plan of salvation

Catechism

… … His sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection, and His ascension into heaven. This is followed by the outpouring of … …

10.1 The return of Jesus Christ

Catechism

… … is a core statement of the gospel. Ever since His ascension into heaven, the Apostles of the early and latter … …

7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry

Catechism

… … as a sacrifice (Hebrews 4: 14-15; 7: 23-27). Since Christ's ascension into heaven it has been the task of the Apostles … …

7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles

Catechism

… … position among the Apostles took effect after the Lord's ascension into heaven, but was certainly already suggested … …

8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance

Catechism

… … is why Holy Communion is also an Easter meal) and to His ascension into heaven. Everyone who celebrates Holy … …

10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ

Catechism

… … This promise of the Lord was reinforced by angels at His ascension into heaven: "This same Jesus, who was taken up … …

12.5.5 Ascension Day

Catechism

… 12.5.5 Ascension Day …

5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday

Catechism

… … resurrection and a remembrance of Easter. After Christ's ascension into heaven, the early Christians still held on to … …

6.2.3.5 The flock of God

Catechism

… … eternal life from Him (John 10: 25-28). Prior to His ascension into heaven, the Risen One entrusted His lambs and … …

8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal

Catechism

… … This commemoration extends beyond the resurrection and ascension of the Lord and also incorporates the current … …

12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament

Catechism

… … instance, He foretold His own suffering, resurrection, and ascension into heaven, and gave the promise of His return. … …

• Ascension Day

FAQ

… • Ascension Day …

159. Which of the disciples were especially close to Jesus?

FAQ

… … Acts 1: 2-3). It was to the Apostles that He, prior to His ascension, gave the commandment: “Go therefore and make … …

185. Are there any witnesses to the resurrection of Christ?

FAQ

… … the Risen One over the 40 days between His resurrection and ascension: these are specifically named individuals to whom … …

190. What happened at the ascension of Jesus Christ?

FAQ

… 190. What happened at the ascension of Jesus Christ? …

193. Is Jesus Christ also present on the earth now that He has ascended?

FAQ

… Yes. Jesus Christ is also present on earth even after His ascension through the Holy Spirit, the third person of the … …

438. How did this special position of Apostle Peter manifest itself after the ascension of the Lord?

FAQ

… … special position of Apostle Peter manifest itself after the ascension of the Lord? …

550. What future event is the goal of faith of New Apostolic Christians?

FAQ

… … is a central statement of the gospel. Since His ascension into heaven the Apostles have proclaimed the … …

551. Who promised the return of Jesus Christ?

FAQ

… … 3). This promise of Jesus was reinforced by angels at His ascension into heaven: “This same Jesus, who was taken up … …

706. What holy days are celebrated in the New Apostolic Church?

FAQ

… … Church: Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and Thanksgiving Day. …

711. What is the significance of Ascension Day?

FAQ

… 711. What is the significance of Ascension Day? …

Ascension Day

FAQ

… Ascension Day …

Holy days

A-Z

… … Church: Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and Thanksgiving. …

The return of Jesus Christ

A-Z

… … is a central statement of the gospel. Since His ascension into heaven the Apostles have proclaimed the … …

5.3 Devotional (without liturgical form)

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … Communion), Good Friday (the hour of Jesus’ death), or Ascension Day. Likewise, a devotional might take place prior … …

9.1 Devotionals

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … Maundy Thursday (the institution of Holy Communion), or Ascension Day. Devotionals can also be used for evangelising … …

3.2 Devotional (without liturgical form)

Liturgie

… … Maundy Thurs­day (institution of Holy Communion), or Ascension Day. Likewise, a devotional might take place prior … …