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…   Pentecost, 4 June 2006  This festive occasion hardly be celebrated without recalling the previous year’s Pentecost, when Chief Apostle Richard Fehr ordained his successor, Wilhelm Leber, on …

… This is the last District Apostles’ Meeting before Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider hands over the reins to his designated successor. …

… Barely off the plane and already in the spotlight: the Chief Apostle and the first District Apostles have landed in South Africa—pictures from their arrival. …

… The New Apostolic Church is embarking on a historic week: believers from all around the world are turning their attention to the Pentecost celebrations in South Africa—and the ordination of a new Chief …

… Apostle. …

… Among those expected are the international Church leader, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, his designated successor, Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler, and the District Apostles and District Apostle …

… These include the Delegate Meeting of the New Apostolic Church International and the District Apostle Meeting. …

… The ordination of Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler as the new Chief Apostle is scheduled to take place during this service. The divine service will be broadcast to congregations around the world. …

… “Easter is a celebration of God’s omnipotence,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said as he began the divine service on Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026, in Metz, France. […] …

… The Chief Apostle calls for self-examination.  “We must realise how quickly the crowd changed their minds. …

… “Jesus entered the city, and they cheered Him,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said as he began the divine service […] …

… And what is the difference between Apostle and Chief Apostle? […] …

… A heartfelt message for the children from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. …

…   Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. He based his sermon on Romans 16: 20: […] …

… The Chief Apostle explains why and how a clear “no” can help in the fight against evil. …

… The District Apostle Area of South America welcomes two new Apostles: Marcos Eli Alves and Diego Hernán Batista are active in Brazil and Argentina. …

… Shepherd Diego Hernán Batista (1978) has been ordained as an Apostle for Argentina and has taken over the working area of Apostle Claudio Rubén González. …

… He succeeds Apostle José Antonio Bonaite, who has retired. Marcos Eli Alves was baptised in the year of his birth and was sealed in 1984. …

… The Chief Apostle explains to whom this applies—and why. Jesus knew that He would be betrayed, arrested, abandoned, sentenced, and executed. …

… In a divine service for the departed the Chief Apostle illustrated what this means specifically. …

… The Chief Apostle offers some guidance.  The background to this is James 2: 8: “If you really fulfil the royal law according to […] …

… The Chief Apostle performed the ordination on 15 March 2026 in Kirchheim/Teck. Apostle Habich was baptised and sealed in 1981 and received his first ministry as a Deacon in 2005. …

… On Sunday, 22 February 2026, he was ordained into the ministry by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in Plauen. Apostle Dietel was baptised and sealed in 1970. …

… In the District Apostle Area of Southern Germany, Daniel Habich (born 1981) succeeded Apostle Martin Rheinberger, who was appointed District Apostle Helper last year. …

… It is now up to him to make the right decisions: Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle of South America. The Chief Apostle explained how this is done during the appointment. …

… Chief Apostle Schneider explains how. “And the angel of the Lord came back the second time, and touched him, and said, ‘Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for […] …

… After some 40 years in ministry, including twelve as an Apostle and ten as a District Apostle, the Chief Apostle has now retired him upon reaching the age limit. …

… The leader of the New Apostolic Church International appointed District Apostle Helper Herman Ernst as the new District Apostle. …

… That is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said about Enrique Minio during the divine service on 29 March 2026 in Buenos Aires in Argentina. …

… Caring, humble, and wise … This is how the Chief Apostle characterised the retiring District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio from South America. …

…   The second issue of the year features an Easter message from the Chief Apostle. A wide range of articles, accompanied by […] …

… With this question, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […] …

… New Apostle districts and responsibilities The Chief Apostle also ordained three additional Apostles for the new Apostle districts in Malawi and Zambia. …

… New responsibilities, new paths: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained a total of seven new Apostles for Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi. …

… Changes in Zambia and Malawi Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider performed six ordinations in Lusaka in Zambia on 8 February 2026. …

… Eternal fellowship with Christ is the greatest gift a person can receive, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. …

… Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service for ministers on Saturday, 24 January 2026, in our church in Panama City, Panama. He was […] …

… Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider based his sermon […] …

… Here is how the Chief Apostle envisions our future. …

…   In the last divine service of 2025, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider drew attention to all the good things that God had done over the past year. For this service on […] …

… The Chief Apostle recommends that we pause, reflect, and praise God. …

… With this assurance, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began the divine service in Mombasa in Kenya on Sunday, 11 January 2026. He pointed […] …

… The Chief Apostle recently revealed how this works. “God wants to help you.” …

… During the recent visit of the Chief Apostle to Lusaka, Zambia, a sign language choir delivered a performance that speaks beyond words. …

… This was the Bible text Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […] …

… In Lusaka, Chief Apostle Schneider addressed several sensitive issues affecting every Christian and the Church, asking where genuine mission might be giving way to ego, rules, reputation, or regional distinction …

… Addressing the assembly, Bishop Johanning quoted from Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s sermon on 11 January 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya: “We support the unity in the church of Christ. …

… As host, District Apostle Stefan Pöschel opened the ceremony with a spiritual message. …

… Succeeding him in the Church’s ecumenical work is Apostle Arne Herrmann, who has already familiarised himself with the role as a delegate to the Council of Christian Churches in Germany. …

… This is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider started the divine service in Toulouse, France, on Sunday, 18 […] …

… Whether it takes the form of external pressure or inner turmoil, God is our refuge, as the Chief Apostle promises in this divine service.  “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!” …

… Trust, obedience and perseverance were his secret, as District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America explains. …

…    Reflecting on the motto that the Chief Apostle has given us this year, I was reminded of a story that I […] …

… The funeral service was conducted by District Apostle Helper João Uanuque Misselo in Lucapa, the hometown of the deceased. …

… Apostle Lufungula passes away unexpectedly …

… “Apostle Lufungula was a humble and faithful servant of God who worked with great love and commitment,” District Apostle Stefan Pöschel reports. …

… “Whether we like it or not, we live in a climate of fear,” said the Chief Apostle. And he knows the only sensible remedy for this. Here is the divine service based on our annual motto.  …

… The Chief Apostle opens our eyes to beauty.  “It is not a question of whether that was right or wrong. …

… Nevertheless, the Chief Apostle has a plan for how to put this into practice: here is the last video excerpt from the divine service marking the start of the year 2026.  …

… The compass that will keep us on course no matter what the storms of life may bring: here is the fourth instalment of our series of excerpts from the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle at the …

… was the call Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made at the beginning of his sermon in Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany, on 14 December 2025. Because “the […] …

… Here is part three of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service.   …

… A good fifty years ago, it was the New Apostolic Church’s gateway to Panama, the country that the Chief Apostle is now visiting again. …

… Here is the road map from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. “I like that,” said Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. “It’s a very beautiful image for the saving activity of the […] …

… On his pastoral visit to South Africa at the end of November 2025, the Chief Apostle visited several congregations, met with youth […] …

… Here is the first part of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service.  …

… In a pastoral later featured in the latest edition of community, the Chief Apostle reminds us of the profound significance of this blessing. It is based […] …

… The Chief Apostle gave a clear answer. “Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” …

… The New Year’s message At the beginning of the year 2025, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider greeted all New Apostolic Christians in his New Year’s address with the motto: “It’s time to [&hellip …

… On 20 February, Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned […] …

…   Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider at the beginning of a divine service in Worcester (South Africa)—the report from January. …

… This past Pentecost, Chief Apostle Schneider made the promise to be a helper, namely to the very man he went on to appoint as his own Helper—and thereby designate as his successor. …

… A picture of the Chief Apostle hangs in the sacristy of the […] …

… What do the faithful need from their District Apostle? The Chief Apostle answered this question when he appointed David Heynes as the new District Apostle for Northern and Eastern Germany. …

… He was ordained on 17 August 2025 in Hanover-List (Germany) because Apostle Heynes was appointed District Apostle for the working area of Northern and Eastern Germany.     …

… Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained two Apostles in Libreville in Gabon on 5 October: District Elders Edit Désiré Gaspar Bidjang Ekanga (1973) for  Cameroon  and Daniel Frempong (1966) for  Ghana …

… For once, it was not Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider who performed the ordination, but District Apostle Peter Schulte of the Western Pacific district on his behalf. …

… … canon of Judaism. Even by the time of Jesus and the early Apostles, Judaism did not yet have a firmly defined canon. … …

… … These also found their way into the writings of the Apostles. The oldest early Christian writings handed down … …

… … stewards of the mysteries of God" (1 Corinthians 4: 1), the Apostles of Jesus are also commissioned to interpret Holy … …

… 2.2.1 The Apostles' Creed …

… … name". The one God is the triune God. In His words to the Apostles, Jesus allowed them to recognise the trinity of God … …

… … ranks within the angelic realm: we read of Michael, the chief prince or archangel (Daniel 10: 13; 12: 1; Jude 9), … …

… The Lord had gathered together with the twelve Apostles for the feast of the Passover. As they were seated … …

… … the past and present, in the sending and activity of the Apostles, in the sacraments, in the word of preaching, … …

… … The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father and the Son, filled the Apostles and all those who were with them. Thereby the … Spirit is continually present in the congregations led by Apostles. In them there is divine life, which is revealed in the activity and preaching of the Apostles, and which is also to emerge in the words and deeds … …

… … to Luke The gospel according to John The Acts of the Apostles The 21 doctrinal books are: The … records of the mission and activity of Jesus and His Apostles. The 27 books of the New Testament have been … …

… … believer. Conformity to the doctrine of Christ and His Apostles served as the standard when it came to deciding … the course of time, various creeds were formulated: the Apostles' Creed (Apostolicum), the Creed of … …

… … in the commission to baptise, which Jesus Christ gave His Apostles before His ascension into heaven (Matthew 28: … …

… … to Mary Magdalene. He also encountered Peter and the other Apostles. The post-Easter appearances of the Lord document … As the Risen One and Lord over death and sin, He gave the Apostles authority and power, breathed on them, and said: … (John 21: 15-17). The Risen Lord showed Himself to His Apostles "by many infallible proofs, being seen by them … …

… … of witnesses to Jesus Christ's activity on earth. The Apostles and disciples had direct fellowship with Jesus … …

… … and on the other hand He is also the prerequisite for the Apostles' activity in the new covenant. The content of … …

… After the Last Supper, Jesus and the Apostles went to the Garden of Gethsemane. The human nature … …

… … His ascension into heaven, the Risen One promised His Apostles: "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit … …

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

… … is performed on the basis of the authority issued by Apostles (see … imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit through Apostles occurs in the sacrament of Holy Sealing, the … …

… … all its depth through the activity of the Holy Spirit. The Apostles of Jesus also have the commission to interpret Holy … …

… … it to you." With these words, Jesus Christ promised His Apostles that they would receive further explanations about … and plan of salvation through the Holy Spirit. The early Apostles experienced the activity of the Holy Spirit in the … the basis of his teaching authority, it is incumbent on the Chief Apostle to proclaim such revelations of the Holy … …

… … the New Testament, that is the doctrine of Christ and His Apostles. … Apostles' Creed (Apostolicum), the Creed of … Creed thus came into being. The basic tenets of the Apostles' Creed were summarised in the second century and … …

… … and return of Christ–as preached by the early Apostles–is proclaimed within it. On the other hand, the … the apostolic ministry is historically manifest in the Apostles who work within the church in the present.In its … here, it refers to that part of the church in which the Apostles are active to impart those gifts of salvation which … …

… … that Jesus Christ is true God include: the actions of the Apostles after Christ's ascension: "And they worshipped Him … …

… … His ascension into heaven, the risen Lord promised His Apostles: "Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; … which marked the start of the public activity of the Apostles. The phrase "power from on high" (Greek: … with this was the beginning of the public activity of the Apostles. … …

… The Apostles exercise their ministry in the power of the Holy … of the bride of Christ for His return. Through the Apostles of today, the Holy Spirit works in the same fullness as at the time of the first Apostles. SUMMARY The Holy Spirit was present … …

… … the records of the mission and activity of Jesus and His Apostles handed down in the gospels and the Acts. Letters from the Apostles to the congregations and individuals provide … also provide explanations about the doctrine, which the Apostles proclaimed by commission of their Sender. In the … …

… … brought about by accepting the word of His ambassadors, His Apostles: "As You sent Me into the world I also have sent … of God" (Romans 10: 17). The Risen One commissioned His Apostles to preach the gospel to all nations and to observe … …

… … the authority that imparts salvation, in the sending of the Apostles, and in the sacraments as expressions of God's … …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them, with the … things, this rule comes to expression in the sending of the Apostles. The great commission (Matthew 28: 19-20) shows … return". That which Jesus Christ effects through His Apostles–which can be experienced by every believer–is … …

… … in the history of salvation: patriarchs, prophets, Apostles. Isaiah's references to the Servant of the Lord … …

… … His return to the Father, Jesus Christ announced to His Apostles the coming of the Holy Spirit as the Comforter and … …

… … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … in the proper dispensation of the sacraments through the Apostles. The proper proclamation of God's universal will to … …

… … must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the … up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will condemn Him to … …

… 3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles …

… … to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles …

… … a great help to the poor. Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve Apostles, then went to the high priests. They offered him 30 … …

… … described in detail in the gospels: in the circle of the Apostles, Jesus Christ institutes Holy Communion. At His … His death and His resurrection. The letters of the Apostles describe the significance of Jesus' sacrificial … …

… … and that the expression of this rule is the sending of the Apostles. … …

… … Jesus Christ ascended from among the circle of His Apostles into heaven, to God, His Father. His last command … days from now" (Acts 1: 4-5). Even as Jesus blessed the Apostles, He was taken up into heaven, and a cloud received … the resurrection, for which there were no eyewitnesses, the Apostles directly experienced the ascension of Christ. They … …

… … begin with, it is the Lord Himself who said to His Apostles: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will … He will return (Acts 1: 11). Finally, the letters of the Apostles also reinforce the promise of Christ's return. For … …

… … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … …

… … administration of the sacraments is incumbent upon the Apostles. They have been commissioned by Christ to make the … Although not all sacraments need to be dispensed by the Apostles or those commissioned by them, sacraments … dispensation of the sacraments is the responsibility of the Apostles sent by Christ. … …

… … history are contained in the gospels and the letters of the Apostles. Some key statements are recorded in the … …

… … of the Holy Spirit and the spread of the gospel by the Apostles of the early time, and the further development of … …

… … Jesus Christ prepares His bridal congregation through Apostles for His imminent return and the "marriage in … …

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

… … be found in various forms and to varying degrees.Where the Apostles in the New Apostolic Church today work to prepare … is used here, it refers to that part of the church in which Apostles are active in imparting those gifts of salvation … …

… … mandate. Ministry is always linked to Jesus Christ and the Apostles sent by Him (see … following Him (John 12: 26; 1 Peter 2: 5, 9). Just as the Apostles bear witness of the gospel through word and … believers to serve the Lord through following. Just as the Apostles bear witness of the gospel through word and … …

… … covenant ..." Through the calling and sending of the Apostles, Jesus instituted the ministry for His … itself had already been given by Jesus Christ to His Apostles beforehand, however. He authorised, blessed, … them with the gift of the Holy Spirit (John 20: 21-23). The Apostles are those who have been sent by Jesus. …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them with the … …

… … Jesus Christ is the Apostle ministry. As of Pentecost, the Apostles began fulfilling their commission to spread the … congregation. Through laying on of hands and prayer, the Apostles equipped them spiritually for their ministry (Acts … established the foundation for future ordinations.The Apostles and other believers established new congregations … …

… … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … the New Apostolic Church: the Apostle ministry Chief Apostle, District Apostle, and … …

… … as well as through Holy Communion administered to them by Apostles (see … …

… … of the gospel. Ever since His ascension into heaven, the Apostles of the early and latter time have proclaimed the … …

… … commission given by Jesus Christ, it is the task of the Apostles to go into all the world in order to proclaim the … make disciples of all human beings. To start with, the Apostles turned to the Jews, and it was in Jerusalem that … by the name of Paul–in Acts 14: 14. At the Apostles' council in Jerusalem the first pressing and … …

… 11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles …

… … thereby brings to expression His favour upon them. Through Apostles and priestly ministers, God assures the believers … …

… … flock of Christ and of preparing them for the return of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. They do this "willingly" and … care. According to Matthew 28: 18-20, Jesus gave His Apostles the commission to care for sinners through His … behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5: 20). The Apostles and the ministers commissioned by them have the … …

… … ever will live. Thus the spread of the gospel by the early Apostles, the worldwide propagation of Christianity, and the … …

… … [deeplink:cat:b631d45f-c7f8-4714-8c0a-22d6502340d8]). The Apostles have the task of proclaiming the word of God and … …

… Jesus elected the Apostles from among His disciples and sent them to all the … …

… … of the circle of His disciples Jesus called the Apostles and sent them into the entire world with the … …

… … be found in the gospels as well as in the letters of the Apostles. This is not a matter of repealing the law, but … …

… … and have derived from, this event: the choosing of the Apostles (Luke 6: 12-16), the establishment of the office of … 2: 38). The early Christians "continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, … early Christians continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, … …

… … in Christ, and who profess Him. The letters of the Apostles in the New Testament already bear witness to the … …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them with the … time of the bride's preparation for His return–He sent Apostles to the earth through whom His regency was to be … is to work its way into all parts of the church. The Apostles have been sent to all nations in order to teach and … …

… … Holy Sealing–is entrusted to the Apostle ministry. The Apostles also dispense the three sacraments to the … Communion is celebrated in proper fashion together with the Apostles as a table fellowship in which the sacrifice of … sacrament of Holy Sealing can only be administered by the Apostles, as is stated in the Eighth Article of Faith: "I … …

… … rector, district rector, District Apostle Helper, or Chief Apostle Helper. It is usually issued within the … They have received commission and authority from the Apostles to dispense Holy Baptism with water, to proclaim … …

… … His divine authority, He, the Elect of God, elected twelve Apostles. He authorised, blessed, and sanctified them for … great significance that Jesus Christ accorded His Apostles is demonstrated by His conduct just before His … them into the world" (John 17: 18). The Risen One gave His Apostles the authority to forgive sins and once again … …

… … with Him. Apostle Paul was the only one of the early Apostles who spoke about his ministry. In his second epistle … Christ's ascension into heaven it has been the task of the Apostles to make the salvation He attained accessible to … 5: 20) expresses that Jesus Christ works through the Apostles in His church. The Apostle acts in the power of the … …

… 7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles …

… 7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles …

… 7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles …

… … ministry was established by the Lord for His church. The Apostles are to be His witnesses to the end of the earth … order to fulfil this extensive commission, Jesus also sends Apostles today. Even during the time when there were no … …

… 7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles …

… … Apostolic Church. SUMMARY The mandate of the Apostles is not limited to the early Christian period. … the end of the first century there were no more Apostles. Up until the renewed occupation of the Apostle … …

… The apostolate is defined by the ministries of Chief Apostle, District Apostle, and Apostle.Together with the Apostles, the Chief Apostle leads the Church. The District Apostles are … …

… The most important references to the work of the Apostles can be derived from the words and deeds of Jesus: Christ gave the Apostles the authority to "bind and loose" (Matthew 18: 18). … speaks to the fact that the Apostles, together with the Chief Apostle, comprise the spiritual leadership of the … …

… 7.6.3 The self-conception of the Apostles …

… … of the Apostle ministry derives from the calling of the Apostles by Jesus Christ and from the powers which the Lord … …

… The objective of the Apostles' work is to edify the Lord's work of redemption and … apostolate is defined by the Chief Apostle ministry, the District Apostle ministry, and the Apostle ministry. Together with the Apostles, the Chief Apostle leads the Church. … …

… 7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry …

… … and seeks to preserve the oneness in the circle of the Apostles. As a rule, he celebrates Holy Communion for the … District Apostle Meeting, which advises and supports the Chief Apostle in leading the Church. In addition, the … Church. SUMMARY It is the task of the Chief Apostle to discharge the office of Peter. The Chief … …

… … institution by Jesus Christ in fellowship with His Apostles on the evening before His crucifixion. The term … …

… … Christ established Holy Communion in the presence of His Apostles, He said: "... unless you eat the flesh of the Son … relate that Jesus Christ shared a meal together with His Apostles on the Feast of Passover. Matthew 26: 26-29 … words: "Do this in remembrance of Me", the Lord gave His Apostles the commission and authority to celebrate Holy … …

… … the Passover feast, Jesus Christ shared in a meal with His Apostles. In the process He instituted Holy Communion. … …

… … at the institution of Holy Communion in the circle of the Apostles. This highlights the importance of the Apostles for the proper administration of Holy Communion. … …

… … professing their faith in the activity and authority of the Apostles of Jesus at work today (see … …

… … discourses, Jesus Christ repeatedly promised to send His Apostles the Holy Spirit, for example in John 15: 26: "But … of Me." This promise was fulfilled on Pentecost when the Apostles and disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit … and testified that He was the Son of God. He sealed the Apostles–and the believers who had fellowship with … …

… … baptised those who believed in the gospel: "Now when the Apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had … Simon the sorcerer "saw that through the laying on of the Apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given" (Acts 8: 18). In … the gift of the Holy Spirit was solely administered by Apostles. Furthermore, it becomes clear that the gift of the … …

… … the baptism of the Spirit, is exclusively dispensed by Apostles. SUMMARY In Holy Sealing believers … sacrament of Holy Sealing is dispensed exclusively by Apostles through the gesture of laying on of hands and a … …

… … requires the recipient to believe in the triune God and the Apostles sent by Jesus Christ. Prior to this he must have … …

… … to that group within the church whom God prepares through Apostles for the return of Christ and the marriage in heaven … water, belief in the triune God, as well as belief in the Apostles sent by Jesus Christ. … …

… … inspired by the Holy Spirit has been readopted by the Apostles of today. From this developed the services for the … …

… … Redemption occurs solely through Jesus Christ. The Apostles fulfil the commission of Jesus–namely to proclaim … sacrifice on earth, salvation is also imparted through the Apostles on earth. Since sacraments always have a visible … sins, and dispense the sacraments is fulfilled by the Apostles of today upon both the living and the dead. … …

… In His farewell discourses, Jesus Christ gave His Apostles the promise of His return: "And if I go and prepare … (Matthew 24: 43-51; 25: 1-30). Accordingly, the early Apostles already encouraged the faithful to prepare … …

… The commission of the Apostles is to prepare the church of Christ for the reunion … Christ promised his return to the Apostles. This was reinforced by angels. No human being or … Apostles have the commission to prepare the bridal … …

… … in which God prepared for the renewed activity of Apostles. SUMMARY In accordance with the Lord's great commission, the Apostles began to proclaim the gospel, at first amongst the … in many forms after the death of the early Christian Apostles. … …

… 11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles …

… 11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles …

… The English Apostles were successful in their resistance of an extension … was the oneness among the Apostles. He was the first Chief Apostle in the current sense of the word. The more … and the unity among the Apostles. Beginning in 1897, the Chief Apostle ministry began to crystallise as the leading … …

… … before His sacrificial death, Jesus Christ promised His Apostles that He would send them the Holy Spirit to assure … in Jerusalem: "And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, … …

… … service jeopardises the steadfast continuation in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, … …

… … Holy Baptism with water and Holy Communion are performed by Apostles or priestly ministers in the commission of the … the congregation. On Sundays and Christian holy days, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles or Apostles … times a year, special divine services are held in which the Chief Apostle, the District Apostles, or the Apostles … …

… … He appeared to Mary Magdalene and other women, to the Apostles Peter and John, as well as to the two disciples on … He resurrected, Jesus came and stood in the midst of His Apostles. Furthermore, Apostle Paul spoke of over five … of Jesus Christ has been proclaimed in the teaching of the Apostles right from the start as the core element of the … …

… … On the fortieth day after Easter, He, together with His Apostles, went to the mount called Olivet and gave them … cloud received Him out of their sight." From two angels the Apostles received the promise: "This same Jesus, who was … …

… … resurrection–had been promised by the Son of God to His Apostles in His farewell discourses. A large number of believing men and women had contact with the Apostles in Jerusalem. The miracle of Pentecost, the … of the Holy Spirit, is recorded in Acts 2: 1 et seq. The Apostles and the believers gathered with them were filled … …

… … upon Him (Luke 3: 21-22); before He chose the twelve Apostles (Luke 6: 12); before designating Peter as the … the Lord's intercessory prayer. His intercession for the Apostles and the church–"I do not pray for these alone [the Apostles], but also for those who will believe in Me through … …

… … [deeplink:cat:f248ec78-b097-4c04-92b0-3dcba389699f]). The Apostles were also accompanied by sincere prayers in … danger (Acts 1: 24-25; 6: 6; 12: 12). The letters of the Apostles emphasise the significance of prayer (James 5: 15-16). The Apostles also related that they prayed for the church … …

… … of Christ, the forgiveness of sins, the sending of the Apostles, and the promise of Christ's return. At the close … …

… … Christ brought intercessions to expression on behalf of the Apostles and the church. … …

… … in all matters. In the great commission given to the Apostles (Matthew 28: 19) and in the blessing recorded in 2 … …

… … 26: 57-66; Luke 23: 2). Even after His resurrection, the chief priests and elders circulated yet another lie (Matthew … …

… … their tasks with a view to the return of Jesus Christ, the "Chief Shepherd". The image of the flock shows the church … …

… … brings to expression that He sanctifies Himself for His Apostles, "that they also may be sanctified by the truth" … …

… … to expression in the commission the Risen One gave to His Apostles (Matthew 28: 19; Mark 16: 15; Acts 1: 8). Jesus … …

… … of Christ, according to the teaching of the early Christian Apostles, as attested in the New Testament, and as believed … …

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

… … The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles …

… … in the visible church. The activity of the newly called Apostles was not intended to establish another Christian … became possible to proclaim forgiveness of sins through Apostles. Thus the ministry and the proper administration … on Pentecost, the church of Christ began to unfold. In it Apostles and other ministers were active, the gospel was … …

… In Matthew 28: 18-20, the Risen One gives His Apostles the commission to baptise. The administration of … to the testimony of the Scriptures–was only dispensed by Apostles, there are several biblical references indicating … Holy Baptism with water was not exclusively performed by Apostles (Acts 8: 38). Priestly ministers in the New … …

… … water and the Spirit–is one of the tasks assigned to the Apostles: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the … upon a human being. After the Pentecost sermon, the Apostles called on those who had come to believe: "Repent, … …

… … water and the Spirit–is one of the tasks assigned to the Apostles. Baptism is an act of God's salvation upon a human … …

… … and glorified Son of God enters into fellowship with His Apostles in the celebration of Holy Communion. Thereby the … …

… … aware that they are thereby also professing belief in the Apostles of Jesus active today. … Communion Jesus Christ joins in fellowship, first with His Apostles, and then with the believers. The congregation … …

… … order to redeem mankind from sin. Christ authorised His Apostles to proclaim the forgiveness of sins (see … …

… … Christ instituted Holy Communion in the circle of His Apostles and entrusted it to them. He commissioned them to … blood, in Holy Communion. It is also in this sense that the Apostles of Jesus are "stewards of the mysteries of God" (1 … Christ instituted Holy Communion in the circle of the Apostles and entrusted it to them. … …

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

… … Creed, in love for the believers, and in obedience to the Apostles of Jesus. They vow this before God, who calls them … Holy Baptism with water and Holy Communion are dispensed by Apostles or priestly ministers in the commission of the Apostles. Holy Sealing is dispensed exclusively by Apostles. … …

… … in divine services for the departed conducted by the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles: in them, two ministers receive Holy Baptism with … …

… 12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine …

… … Apostles are called to proclaim the gospel. The ministers … …

… … 28-29). Although the Son of God had already assigned the Apostles the task of preaching the word during His activity … Pentecost (Acts 2: 14 et seq.). Other sermons of the early Apostles can be found, for example, in Acts 3: 12-26; 17: 22-31. Beyond that, many of the letters of the Apostles, which were read to the believers in the … …

… … is attached to the proclamation of God's word. The Apostles and ministers appointed by them are called upon to … notes on its interpretation, which is made available by the Chief Apostle for the ministers in order to help them … …

… … of sins is pronounced upon human beings through the Apostles of Jesus Christ (John 20: 23), the following are … …

… … doctrine, and on the other hand, the activity of the Apostles. canon, canonical (adj.) From Greek: … the New Apostolic Church, this office is exercised by the Chief Apostle. original sin The doctrine that all … …

… …

… The Apostles' Creed (Apostolicum) …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them with the … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … …

… … the New Testament consists of the gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the letters of the Apostles, and one prophetical book, namely the Revelation of … …

… The twelve Apostles were especially close to Jesus and He had a special … failed to understand Jesus and stopped following Him, the Apostles remained with Him (cf. John 6: 66-69). Only the Apostles were with Him when He instituted Holy Communion … …

… … among the Pharisees and Sadducees, which included the chief priests. They plotted to kill Him, and so His … …

… One of the twelve Apostles, Judas Iscariot, visited Jesus’ enemies prior to … Passover feast. “Then [...] Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you willing to give me … …

… Jesus was together with the twelve Apostles and celebrated the feast of Passover with them. … …

… … went to the Garden of Gethsemane with the eleven remaining Apostles. The human nature of the Son of God became evident … appeared and strengthened Him (cf. Luke 22: 43), but the Apostles were sleeping. Shortly thereafter, Jesus was … …

… While Jesus was asking the Apostles to watch with Him, a large group of armed soldiers sent by the chief priests arrived. Judas Iscariot led them to Jesus and … …

… … the sword and cut off the ear of the servant of one of the chief priests (cf. John 18: 10). Jesus, however, held him … power, but allowed Himself to be arrested. Thereupon the Apostles left Him and fled. Later that same night, when … …

… 167. Did Jesus later reproach the Apostles for their behaviour? …

… The high council, the chief priests and scribes, accused Jesus of blasphemy and … …

… … betrayal and brought the 30 pieces of silver back to the chief priests. These men no longer wanted anything to do … …

… … the criminal Barabbas should be released. Stirred up by the chief priests and elders, the people chose Barabbas. In … tell of the scourging of Jesus, while the Acts of the Apostles record the occasions on which the Apostles had to endure scourging. …

… … from the rock. A stone was rolled in front of the tomb. The chief priests had the tomb guarded by soldiers to prevent … the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate, … …

… In the four gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament gives an account of Jesus Christ, His Apostles, and the early Christian congregations. It also contains letters from the Apostles which were written to congregations as well as … …

… … must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the … (Mark 9: 31). Before His entry into Jerusalem He told His Apostles: “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him … …

… 181. What do the letters of the Apostles have to say about the sacrificial death of Jesus? …

… … asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the Apostles.” 1 Corinthians 15: 3-7 …

… … As the Risen One and Lord over death and sin He gave the Apostles authority to make the forgiveness of sins … John 21: 15-17). The Risen Lord also showed Himself to His Apostles “by many infallible proofs, being seen by them … …

… 188. How did the chief priests behave after the resurrection of Jesus? …

… … are eyewitnesses to this event. After He had spoken to His Apostles and blessed them, He was taken up into heaven, and … …

… The New Testament, and in particular the letters of the Apostles, reinforce the promise of the return of Christ. The … …

… … that He keeps alive Jesus Christ’s promised return. The Apostles fulfil their tasks because they are filled with the … …

… … in the events that transpired in Samaria. “Now when the Apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had … …

… … Holy Spirit” (Acts 2: 1-4). The Holy Spirit filled the Apostles and all those who were with them as an enduring … …

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

… The Apostles have been sent by Jesus Christ. Through them He … …

… … to Luke The gospel according to John The Acts of the Apostles The 21 doctrinal books are: The epistle of … …

… … of the Holy Spirit. It is part of the commission of the Apostles of Jesus to interpret Holy Scripture for doctrine … …

… … and prepared for the return of Christ. To this end, the Apostles impart salvation through the proclamation of … …

… From among His disciples, Jesus elected the Apostles and sent them into all the world with the … …

… That which Jesus taught His Apostles also applies to the congregation: “A new … …

… 295. Did Jesus and His Apostles comment on the Ten Commandments? …

… … was its agreement with the doctrine of Christ and His Apostles. …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles and until His return still sends them, with the … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … …

… … about the kingdom of God (cf. Mark 1: 14-15), elected the Apostles (cf. Luke 6: 12-16), instituted the Petrine office … the dead on Easter (cf. Matthew 28: 1 et seq.), gave the Apostles the commission to proclaim the gospel and baptise … …

… … for Holy Communion and dispense Holy Communion, when the Apostles lay their hands upon believers and perform the act … …

… The New Apostolic Creed is the result of the Apostles’ interpretation of Holy Scripture and the early … …

… … church of Jesus Christ are most clearly manifest where the Apostles are at work: they dispense the three sacraments to … is used here, it refers to that part of the church in which Apostles are active in imparting those gifts of salvation … …

… … His bridal congregation for His imminent return through Apostles. Today these tasks are fulfilled by the Apostles who work in the New Apostolic Church.. Preparation … …

… … allowed themselves to be baptised and, together with the Apostles, comprised the first Christian church. This took … …

… The early Christians “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in breaking of bread, … …

… … namely in the book of Acts and in the letters of the Apostles. …

… … believers, the church of Jesus Christ continued to develop: Apostles and other ministers began to work within it. The … …

… 392. Where did the Apostles spread the gospel? …

… The Apostles took many troubles, hardships, and sufferings upon … …

… 394. What is recorded about the end of the early Apostles? …

… 395. What happened after the death of the early Apostles? …

… Yes, even after the death of the early Apostles and despite the Christian persecutions, the church … …

… 399. When did the church of Christ receive Apostles again? …

… … The Fourth and Fifth Articles describe the activity of the Apostles, and the Fifth Article also goes on to describe the … …

… … active in the same great power as at the time of the early Apostles. This was associated with the expectation that God would once again send Apostles. Finally, in the year 1832, a believing man in … …

… With the renewed calling of Apostles there were once again bearers of the Apostle … that, forgiveness of sins was once again proclaimed by Apostles. Likewise ordinations were performed again. …

… 402. What are the tasks of the Apostles in the church of Christ? …

… 403. Where are the Apostles active at present? …

… … Sealing—has been entrusted to the Apostle ministry. The Apostles also dispense the sacraments for the departed. Holy Sealing is only dispensed by Apostles. In the New Apostolic Church, Holy Communion and … also dispensed by priestly ministers by commission of the Apostles. Holy Baptism with water has been entrusted to the … …

… … blessed, and sanctified for the redemption of mankind. The Apostles are those who have been sent by Jesus Christ. The spiritual ministry is always linked to Jesus Christ and the Apostles sent by Him. Ministry and the apostolate therefore … of the Apostle ministry as a whole (‘apostolate’ = the Apostles of Jesus). The priestly ministries and Deacons work … …

… … ministry. He authorised, blessed, and sanctified the Apostles and equipped them with the Holy Spirit: “‘As … He entrusted the dispensation of the sacraments to the Apostles. In this manner His sacrifice becomes accessible to human beings (cf. Matthew 28: 19-20). The authority of the Apostles to “dispense the sacraments” refers to the fact … …

… … itself had already been given by Jesus Christ to His Apostles beforehand, however. “Then He appointed twelve, … …

… … and derives from the Greek word apóstolos. The Apostles are ambassadors of Jesus. Jesus Christ directly … …

… 424. What commission did Jesus Christ give to the Apostles? …

… The Apostles are ambassadors of Jesus Christ. They act in His name. He gave the Apostles the authority to fulfil the tasks arising from His … …

… … themselves to be prepared for the day of the Lord by the Apostles of Jesus Christ, and who are accepted by Him as His … …

… 432. How else are the Apostles described? …

… 434. Who sent the Apostles? …

… 435. What were the names of the first twelve Apostles? …

… 436. Were there any other Apostles besides these during the beginnings of the church? …

… 437. Was any of the Apostles given a special position? …

… … Iscariot was replaced within the circle of the Apostles at his initiative (cf. Acts 1: 15-26), it was he … …

… 439. What New Testament text describes the activity of the Apostles in the greatest detail? …

… … Jesus Christ rules His church and that the sending of the Apostles is an expression of this rule. Apostle: see … …

… … in Samaria and baptised the believers with water. The Apostles heard about this and thus sent Peter and John … …

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

… The Apostles expected the return of Christ during their … …

… The Apostles began to fulfil their commission and preach the … helpers, and so seven men were chosen for this task. The Apostles prayed and laid their hands upon these men and so … as the first Deacons. “[These men were] set before the Apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on … …

… 444. What follows from these actions of the Apostles? …

… Yes. The Apostles and other believers established new congregations, … needed to provide them with pastoral care. For this the Apostles ordained congregational leaders who were designated … …

… … the congregations cared for after the death of the early Apostles? …

… … ministry cease to exist after the death of the early Apostles? …

… 448. How long did this interruption in the activity of Apostles last? …

… 449. Why was the activity of the Apostles interrupted? …

… … the year 1832 the Apostle ministry was once again occupied. Apostles are thus active at the start of the church of … …

… … and diaconal ministry: The Apostle ministry includes the Chief Apostle, the District Apostles, and the Apostles. The priestly ministry includes Bishops, District … …

… Jesus Christ gave the Apostles the commission “to loose and to bind” (Matthew … congregations. In accordance with the example of Jesus, the Apostles are servants (cf. John 13: 15). They are not lords … …

… … of the Apostle ministry derives from the calling of the Apostles by Jesus Christ and from the powers which the Lord … …

… 455. What is the objective of the activity of the Apostles? …

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

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

… 458. Why is the Chief Apostle ministry also called the “ministry of the … …

… 459. What are the duties of the Chief Apostle? …

… … rector, district rector, District Apostle Helper, or Chief Apostle Helper. Such an appointment is not to be … …

… … is the person who imparts the sacrament. The Apostles dispense all three sacraments. By commission of the … …

… … entrusted the administration of the sacraments to the Apostles. …

… After His resurrection, Jesus gave His Apostles the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make … (Matthew 28: 19). Baptism is thus one of the tasks of the Apostles. When the New Testament speaks of “baptism”, it … …

… The Risen Son of God gave His Apostles the mandate to perform baptism (cf. Matthew 28: 18-20). In the New Apostolic Church, the Apostles have also assigned the authority to baptise with … …

… … His crucifixion He celebrated the Passover meal with His Apostles. On the evening before their exodus from Egypt, the … …

… … three gospels, Jesus instituted Holy Communion with His Apostles during the Passover meal. Like the Passover, the … …

… … that is valid for all times. Jesus Christ commissioned the Apostles to celebrate Holy Communion with the words: “Do … …

… … Apostolic Church thereby also profess their belief in the Apostles of Jesus active today. In this respect, Holy … …

… … Communion Jesus Christ first of all has fellowship with His Apostles, and then with the believers. Beyond that, the … …

… … He instituted Holy Communion in the circle of the Apostles, Jesus said: “For I say to you, I will not drink … …

… Jesus Christ instituted Holy Communion in the circle of the Apostles and also entrusted it to them. Wherever the Apostles or priestly ministers authorised by them are … …

… Yes, Jesus promised His Apostles on several occasions that He would send the Holy … …

… … was fulfilled when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Apostles and the disciples. “When the day of Pentecost had … …

… … Sealing is found in Acts 8: 14 et seq.: “Now when the Apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had … 8: 9, 11 et seq.), “saw that through the laying on of the Apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given.” From this … this they received the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles: “And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy … …

… The sacrament of Holy Sealing is dispensed by Apostles when they impart the gift of the Holy Spirit in the … …

… … of Holy Sealing is belief in the triune God and the Apostles sent by Jesus Christ. The believer must also have … …

… … for the dead. This practice was once again adopted by the Apostles of the modern era. From this developed the divine … …

… … Sealing, and Holy Communion for the departed occurs when Apostles perform each of these visible acts on living … on earth, so too salvation is imparted through the Apostles on earth. Holy Baptism with water: see Questions … …

… … are contained in the gospels and in the letters of the Apostles. Some pivotal statements can also be found in the … …

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

… Jesus Christ Himself promised His Apostles: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will … …

… 554. How did the early Apostles treat the promise of Christ’s return? …

… The Apostles prepare the believers for the return of Christ … …

… Jesus Christ gave His Apostles the commission to prepare the church of Christ to … …

… The Apostles at first worked under the assumption that the … also intended for the Gentiles (cf. Acts 10 and 11). At the Apostles’ council in Jerusalem, questions concerning the … …

… 586. How long were the Apostles active? …

… … the Holy Spirit reveal itself after the death of the early Apostles? …

… 590. Who handed the teachings of the early Apostles down to posterity? …

… … context in which God prepared for the renewed activity of Apostles. …

… … Henry Drummond. Starting in September 1833, another eleven Apostles were called by prophecy— especially through the … …

… In 1835, the Apostles withdrew to Albury for a year of intensive … and secular leaders of Christendom. In this document the Apostles called upon Christians to gather under their … various existing churches together under the leadership of Apostles. The majority of Christians did not accept the call … …

… 606. What happened when some of the Apostles died? …

… … was called to be an Apostle by Prophet Geyer. The Apostles of the Catholic Apostolic Church did not … …

… … little later on, Friedrich Wilhelm Schwartz were called as Apostles. Apostle Preuß worked in Northern Germany while … Schwartz took on the Netherlands as his working area. Other Apostles were called soon after. The newly established … …

… 611. Who was the first Chief Apostle? …

… 612. What other individuals have occupied the Chief Apostle ministry? …

… … read as follows: “And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of … we derive the basic elements of the divine service: the Apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and … …

… 619. What is meant by the “Apostles’ doctrine”? …

… The Apostles and the ministers commissioned by them to this end … …

… … mentioned in the Great Commission which Jesus issued to His Apostles: “All authority has been given to Me in heaven … …

… The Apostles proclaim the forgiveness of sins with a direct … …

… Yes, the forgiveness of sins must be proclaimed. The Apostles proclaim forgiveness of sins by the commission of … the believers. The priestly ministers are authorised by the Apostles to do the same. …

… … believe that the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed by the Apostles. it is also necessary to acknowledge that one has … …

… … Holy Baptism with water and Holy Communion are dispensed by Apostles or priestly ministers in the commission of the Apostles. The sacrament of Holy Sealing is only dispensed by Apostles. …

… … In the Sunday divine service and on church holy days, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles or Apostles commissioned by them also celebrate the … divine services are celebrated in which the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles or Apostles … …

… … to a human being who sincerely longs for blessing. Through Apostles and priestly ministers, God blesses those who … …

… Ordinations are performed exclusively by Apostles. After an address by the Apostle, those to be … …

… … Jesus Christ ascended into heaven out of the circle of the Apostles on the fortieth day after Easter. “He was taken … received Him out of their sight.” Through two angels the Apostles received the promise: “This same Jesus, who was … …

… … upon Him (cf. Luke 3: 21, 22), before He chose the twelve Apostles (cf. Luke 6: 12), before the Father transfigured … …

… … Jesus prayed prior to His passion. Here He prayed for the Apostles and for the future congregation, and thus also for … …

… … Apostle or the ordination of the first seven Deacons. The Apostles were also accompanied by the prayers of the … …

… Apostles – authority / calling …

… Apostles – commission …

… Apostles – death of the early Apostles …

… Apostles – early Apostles …

… Apostles – nearness to Jesus Christ …

… Apostles – tasks …

… Apostles – the first twelve …

… Apostles’ doctrine …

… see also “Jesus Christ – authority” and “Apostles – authority / … …

… Chief Apostle, Chief Apostle ministry …

… … Central Ar- chive North Rhine-Westphalia (pp 204, 205, 207 (Chief Apostle Krebs, Niehaus, and Bischoff)); NAK-karitativ … Friedrich Bischoff GmbH, Frankfurt am Main (pp 7, 207 (Chief Apostle Schmidt, Streckeisen, Urwyler, Fehr, Leber, … …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them with the … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … …

… Chief Apostle …

… … church of Jesus Christ are most clearly manifest where the Apostles are at work: they dispense the three sacraments to … of redemption” refers to that part of the church in which Apostles are active in imparting those gifts of salvation … …

… … the New Apostolic Church also profess their belief in the Apostles of Jesus active today. In this respect, Holy … Communion Jesus Christ first of all has fellowship with His Apostles and then with the believers. Beyond that the … …

… … that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them with the … those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification … …

… … the divine services on Sundays and on church holy days, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles or Apostles commissioned by them also celebrate the … divine services are celebrated in which the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles or Apostles … …

… … read as follows: “And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of … we derive the basic elements of the divine service: the Apostles’ doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and … …

… … Holy Sealing. The sacrament of Holy Sealing is dispensed by Apostles when they impart the gift of the Holy Spirit in the … …

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

… … association in accordance with Swiss law. The incumbent Chief Apostle and Apostles in the active service of the New Apostolic Church … Church with a uniform doctrine under the leadership of the Chief Apostle as its highest minister. …

… The District Apostles are responsible for collecting, maintaining, and … …

… … Bible text are to be recorded and documented. The District Apostles issue the regulations governing this procedure. …

… … the Priest ministry, and the Deacon ministry. [3] The Chief Apostle who exercises the Petrine office and the … …

… … spread in a manner that corresponds to the teaching of the Apostles. See to it that the regulations of the Church, as … …

… Apostles ensure the timely documentation of all measures … …

… The Catechism describes the self-conception of the Apostles.[23] Remarks to similar effect also apply to every … …

… The District Apostles will arrange for the training of the ministers in … …

… … reason, ministers endeavour to spend time together with the Apostles of their working area in divine services and … …

… … Church must be aligned accordingly. The District Apostles issue regulations for the prevention and handling … …

… … human will but upon the divine will. It is the task of the Apostles to recognise God’s will and act in accordance … for ordination into a ministry should be submitted to the Apostles or District Apostles by the congregational and district leaders. Where … …

… … care to the sick. The agreement of the responsible District Apostles or Apostles must be secured. …

… … the commission of my sender, the Apostle [for Apostles: I now proclaim the glad…] I proclaim unto you … a word service, they are performed by priestly ministers or Apostles.[33] If there is a reading from the Catechism, this … …

… … of the sermon is thus a previously selected Bible text. The Chief Apostle provides the ministers with notes for … the sacrament of Holy Communion in the circle of His Apostles.The Eucharistic prayer can therefore … and the institution of Holy Communion in the circle of the Apostles, as well as the promise of His returnFor as often … …

… … even leave the altar space for this purpose. The District Apostles can decide on further deviations from the usual … …

… … fails to arrive, a Deacon should conduct a word service.Apostles and priestly ministers can perform acts of blessing … …

… … dispensed to both the living and the dead. As a rule, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles perform these acts. Sequence in the divine … …

… … wish to align your life by the gospel as proclaimed by the Apostles? Then vow this with a clear yes.”Prayer following … …

… … will return to take home His bridal congregation the Apostles have been sent to prepare the bride of Christ for … …

… … requires the recipient to believe in the triune God and the Apostles sent by Jesus Christ.[58] Prior to this they must … …

… … of God, having been built on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone".[66]The Holy Spirit will comfort, … …

… … appointed by him or her, reads out the letter from the Chief Apostle, which is later handed out to the … …

… … engagement blessings are generally sought, the District Apostles will provide information concerning the … …

… … of Christ is supported by sensitive pastoral care. The Apostles and the ministers commissioned by them have the … …

… Congregational rectors, district rectors, Bishops, and Apostles are responsible for the pastoral care of those … …

… … fails to arrive, a Deacon should conduct a word service.Apostles and priestly ministers can perform acts of blessing … …

… … wish to align your life by the gospel as proclaimed by the Apostles? Then vow this with a clear yes.”Prayer following … …

… … of the sermon is thus a previously selected Bible text. The Chief Apostle provides the ministers with notes for … …

… … dispensed to both the living and the dead. As a rule, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles perform these acts.Sequence in the divine service … …

… … of God, having been built on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone”[20]The Holy Spirit will comfort, … …

… … spread in a manner that corresponds to the teaching of the Apostles.See to it that the regulations of the Church, as … …

… … the commission of my sender, the Apostle, (for Apostles: I now proclaim the glad …) I proclaim unto you … …

… … the sacrament of Holy Communion in the circle of His Apostles.The Eucharistic prayer can therefore … returnmeal of fellowship– fellowship of Jesus with His Apostles, Jesus’ fellowship with the congregation, and … …

… … Christ will return to take home His bridal congregationthe Apostles have been sent to prepare the bride of Christ for … …

… … appointed by him or her, reads out the letter from the Chief Apostle, which is later handed out to the … …