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1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history

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… … rather reveals Himself to mankind. His revelation is a declaration of divine nature, divine truth, and divine will, … …

1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator

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… … beings. Since the beginning of time, man has observed the grandeur of nature and inquired about its origin and author. … …

1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture

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… … Old Testament and the New Testament. The term "Testament" derives from the promise of the "new covenant" recorded in … …

1.2.2.1 The origin of the Old Testament canon

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… The term "canon" (meaning "standard" or "guideline" in English), which was borrowed from the Greek … …

1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon

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1.2.5.1 Interpretation of Holy Scripture through the Holy Spirit

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

1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father

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2.1 Biblical creeds

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… … historical act of salvation for His people, that is their deliverance from slavery in Egypt (Deuteronomy 26: 5-9). … …

2.2.1 The Apostles' Creed

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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. … …

2.4.1 The First Article of Faith

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3.1 The nature of God

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

3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament

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… The first reference to the activity of the triune God is recorded in the first account of creation (Genesis 1: 1-31; … …

3.3.1 God, the Creator

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… … and without any template, that is to say, in a completely independent way: "God ... calls those things which do not … …

3.3.1.1 The invisible creation

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… Holy Scripture provides multiple references to a purely invisible world, … …

3.3.1.1.1 The angels

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… … human beings at God's behest. There is also much biblical evidence that angels commissioned by God served human beings … …

3.4.1 The only begotten Son of God

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… … all creation" (Colossians 1: 15). In John 3: 16, Jesus is described as the "only begotten Son [of God]". He is the one … …

3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation

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… … resurrection of Jesus testifies of the power of God over death. This power is intrinsic to the being of Jesus Christ … …

3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One

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… All three terms mean the same: "Messiah" is derived from the Hebrew maschiach, the Latin Christus stems … …

3.4.7.1 Jesus Christ–the King

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… … regency and was not manifest in outward power, but rather demonstrated in the authority of His actions and in the … …

3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus

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… The gospels of Matthew and Luke describe the birth of Jesus. Jesus was born at the time when … …

3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion

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3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person

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3.5.1.1 The Holy Spirit in unity with the Father and the Son

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3.5.3.1 The Spirit of God

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… … without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of … …

3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter

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… … God promised yet another Comforter, namely the "Paraclete" (derived from the Greek term parakletos = assistant, … …

3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

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Professions of the New Testament

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… The Christian faith is intended to be shared with others. Already in early times, … …

1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel

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… … God revealed Himself in history first becomes clear in the development of the people of Israel as attested in the Old … …

1.2 Holy Scripture

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… … acts in the course of the history of salvation have been recorded in writing. Already in the time after the … …

1.2.2.2 The books of the Old Testament

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… … in the English-speaking world, the Old Testament can be divided into three groups: historical books, doctrinal … …

1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament

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… … King James Version of the Bible the New Testament can be divided into the same categories as the Old … …

1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture

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

1.4.2 Belief in God, the Son

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… … God as the omnipotent Creator of heaven and earth, who had made a covenant with the people of Israel. The faith that is … …

2.2 The origin of the early church creeds

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… … of Jesus Christ ignited serious disputes. To counter this development, efforts were made to formulate creeds which … …

2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople

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… … 300 Bishops accepted the emperor's invitation. Constantine regarded the now widespread Christian faith as a force … …

2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith

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

3.1.2 God, the One

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… … O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!" (Deuteronomy 6: 4)–remained with the people of the old … …

3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

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… … Son, and the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself as Creator, Redeemer, Reconciler, and Maker of the new creation. God … …

3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament

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… … up from the water, He saw the heaven parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from … …

3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings

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… … continue to exist eternally in the beyond after physical death is of great importance to man (1 Peter 3: 19; 1 … continue to exist eternally in the beyond after physical death. This insight can help human beings to resist … …

3.3.1.2 The visible creation

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

3.3.2 Man in the image of God

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… … Corinthians 15: 45, 47), in whom the image of God becomes evident in perfect fashion. That man has been created in … …

3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One

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… … Jesus had risen (Matthew 28: 5-6). Later on, the Risen One identified Himself to Mary Magdalene. He also encountered … …

3.4.2 The incarnate Word

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… … the world. It speaks of the beginning and the source which defines all things and from which all things emanate. This … …

3.4.6.2 Lord

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3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest

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… The foremost tasks of the priests in the old covenant included bringing sacrifices to God, instructing the people … …

3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan

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… … before God. After His baptism the Holy Spirit descended visibly upon Jesus. In a voice from heaven, the … …

3.4.9.2 Jesus in Gethsemane

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

3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God

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… … authority of the incarnate Son of God is revealed by the descending of the Spirit at Jesus' baptism in the Jordan … …

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

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3.5.4.2 The Spirit of truth

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… Jesus Christ also described the Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of truth" (John 15: … …

3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments

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Concerning the term

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… … statements of the Christian faith. Beyond that it will describe the insights that have developed since the renewed … …

1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son

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… … framework: "And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world … …

1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament

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… … many editions of the Bible are also known as "Apocrypha" ("hidden Scriptures"). These are Judaic writings that came … …

1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures

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… … regularly from Holy Scripture, as it comforts and edifies, provides orientation and admonition, and serves to promote … …

1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit

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… Fundamental evidence that the Holy Spirit would, after Jesus' return to … …

1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit

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… … attested in the Old Testament: kings and prophets were guided by the Holy Spirit (Psalm 51: 11; Ezekiel 11: … …

2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church

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… … binding terms. As such, they stretch beyond confessional borders and–like Holy Baptism with water–represent a … and authoritative form. Thereby they transcend confessional borders and represent a binding agent between all … …

2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith

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… … saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead, and life everlasting.The Third Article of Faith begins … dispensation of the three sacraments to the living and the dead, as well as the proper proclamation of the word are … two eschatological hopes, namely the "resurrection of the dead, and life everlasting". The belief in the resurrection … …

3.1.3 God, the Holy One

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… In the Old Testament God is repeatedly described as "the Holy One" (Isaiah 43: 3; Jeremiah 50: 29; … …

3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity

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… 3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity …

3.3 God, the Father

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… … begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him" (John 1: 14, 18). God the Father has begotten … …

3.3.3 Man's fall into sin

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… … not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, He identified Himself to mankind as their Lord and lawgiver, … …

3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ

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… … risen Christ has been permanently torn from the clutches of death: we know "that Christ, having been raised from the … …

3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God

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… … Philippians 2: 6-8 the incarnation of the Son of God is described as self-abasement: "who, being in the form of God, … …

3.4.6.3 Son of Man

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… In Daniel 7: 13-14, the term "Son of Man" is used to denote a heavenly being who is not part of the human … …

3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet

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… The promise which God made to Moses was fulfilled in Jesus Christ: "I will raise … …

3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness

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… 3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness …

3.4.9.3 Jesus before the high council

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… … high council pronounced Jesus guilty of blasphemy and condemned Him to death. The fact that He claimed to be the … the Lord did not reject Peter. After Jesus had been condemned to death, Judas Iscariot regretted his betrayal … …

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

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

3.5.4.3 The power from on high

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… … The Holy Spirit strengthens the church of Christ in its endeavour to live in a manner pleasing to God and thereby … …

3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry

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… … confers special authority upon their actions. This is demonstrated in the proper administration and dispensation … …

Structure and content

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… … positions of Christian faith, which are valid across denominational borders, come to expression in the chapter on … …

1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church

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… … to the church of Christ through the Apostle ministry. The deeper insights into His plan of salvation, which are … …

1.2.4 The New Testament

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… … of the mission and activity of Jesus and His Apostles handed down in the gospels and the Acts. Letters from the … …

1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God

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

1.4.4 Faith and the sermon

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… Jesus Christ made it clear that faith in Him and His gospel is brought … …

2.4 The New Apostolic Creed

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… … Faith that follow represent an interpretation and further development of, as well as a complement to, these creeds as … This was done in order to reflect the proper and timely development of the New Apostolic doctrine of faith. … …

2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith

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… … applies to the proper proclamation of the gospel of the death, resurrection, and return of the Lord. A further … …

3.1.4 God, the Almighty

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… … He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places." God's omnipotence is also clearly shown to … …

3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons

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… … "Son", and "Holy Spirit" are not merely names that designate various modes of being and revelation of God. … …

3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit

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3.4 God, the Son

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3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament

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… The Old Testament already provides references to the coming Messiah, Saviour, and … …

3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David

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… … 1: 1). This signifies that the promises which had been made to David were fulfilled in the Son of … …

3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity

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… … in Jesus Christ. He is the Son of God and He came to destroy the works of the Devil, to redeem mankind from the … …

3.4.9.4 Jesus before Pilate and Herod

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… The Jews led Jesus to the residence of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, a place … …

3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit

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… … was to be imparted to His own. Jesus stated that His departure from this world was a prerequisite for the coming … …

Functions

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… … publications of our Church in terms of both language and development of the contents of faith. Our bond with the … …

2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith

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… I believe that those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by … …

3.1.5 God, the Eternal

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… … Unlike the material world, which is subject to time, God defines time in a sovereign manner. He grants time and can … …

3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer

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… 3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer …

3.4.8.5 Jesus' miracles

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… All four gospels handed down to us in writing give account of the miraculous … …

3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death

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… 3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death …

3.5 God, the Holy Spirit

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… Holy Scripture provides abundant testimony of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit … …

3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church

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… … to His disciples as a Helper and Comforter. The church is described as the "house of God", "dwelling place of God", or … …

2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith

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… … profess Him as their Lord. The Sixth Article of Faith deals with Holy Baptism with water. It brings to expression … …

3.4.6 Majestic titles of Jesus

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… "Majestic titles" refer to names and designations for the Son of God by which Holy Scripture … …

3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images

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… … Jesus used many parables and in so doing employed a wide range of imagery from the daily lives of His listeners. … …

3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death

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… … Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death …

2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith

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… … brought, fully valid sacrifice, and bitter suffering and death of Christ. The worthy partaking of Holy Communion … brought, fully valid sacrifice, and bitter suffering and death of Christ". To begin with, the sacrament commemorates … significance. This is linked to Jesus' "suffering and death" as attested in the gospels. Holy Communion thus calls … …

3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One

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3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet

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… … and ruling. Priests performed sacrificial services in order to effect reconciliation between man and God. Prophets … …

3.4.8.7 Jesus and the law

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… … authority for Israel. Its observance and fulfilment were considered the key to the relationship between mankind and … …

3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death

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… 3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death …

2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith

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… … for becoming a firstling. The Eighth Article of Faith deals with Holy Sealing or the Baptism of the Spirit, namely … …

3.1.8 God, the Perfect One

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… … perfect. He requires no improvement, change, or any further development. He is the Unchangeable One and is free from all … …

3.4.8 New Testament references to the person and activity of Jesus Christ

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… … activity of Jesus Christ. However, the Evangelists did not provide this account as biographers. Rather they bore … …

3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles

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… In order to spread the gospel, Jesus selected twelve Apostles … the entire old covenant–refers to Him. He had come in order to fulfil it. ([deeplink:cat:cc180767-d154-4cd6-8eea-444a4574891d]) In order to spread His gospel, Jesus elected twelve Apostles … …

3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles

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

2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith

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… … believe that the Lord Jesus will return as surely as He ascended into heaven and that He will take to Himself the … …

3.4.9 Jesus' passion and sacrificial death

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… 3.4.9 Jesus' passion and sacrificial death …

3.4.9.9 The cross

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… The core of the gospel is Jesus Christ who, through His death on the cross and His resurrection, created eternal … 1: 18 demonstrate a conflicting understanding of Christ's death on the cross: "For the message of the cross is … but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." Death on the cross was generally considered a defeat, the … …

2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith

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… … believe that I am obliged to obey the worldly authorities provided no godly laws are thereby transgressed. The … to the standard by which such obedience is justified: "provided no godly laws are thereby transgressed". Not even … …

3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead

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… 3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead …

3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ

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3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ

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… Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus Christ ascended from among the circle of His Apostles into heaven, … days after His resurrection, Jesus Christ ascended to God, His Father, in heaven, out of the circle of … …

3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church

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3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation

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3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return

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… … come again and take His own unto Himself from among the dead and the living. This event is not the Last Judgement, … he makes concrete statements on the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the transformation of the living on the … Christ will take unto Himself those–from among both the dead and the living–who carry His Spirit and His life … …

1 The revelations of God

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… … Himself in a unique way in His Son Jesus Christ. In order to ensure that this revelation would always be kept … …

2 The Creed

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… … one of the prerequisites for belonging to a respective denomination of faith: one thus believes the same things all other members of this denomination profess. A denomination thus defines itself by its creed, and thereby … …

3 The triune God

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… … From the perspective of the New Testament, Apostle Paul declares that the Son of God was already present when the … also belongs to the Father, and that which the Holy Spirit declares, He takes from the Father and the Son. The triune … …

4 Mankind in need of redemption

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… 4 Mankind in need of redemption …

6 The church of Jesus Christ

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… … on earth by the Lord Himself. In it salvation is made accessible to human beings. In it human beings bring … …

7 Ministry

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

8 The sacraments

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

9 Life after death

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10 The doctrine of future things

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4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God

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… The origin of evil within the order of creation cannot be rationally grasped or explained. … …

4.2 The fall into sin

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… The doctrine of sin and mankind's need for redemption is based on Holy Scripture's account of the fall … …

4.3 Sin and guilt

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… … is clearly shown in the words of the Son of God when He defended His disciples who, by the interpretation of the … …

4.4 God's plan of salvation

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4.5 Election

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

4.6 God's blessing

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

4.7 The functions of the law

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4.8 The law and the gospel

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5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments

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… Belief in God has a decisive effect on the life of an individual as a whole. … …

5.2 God's commandments–an expression of His love

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… … relationships with one another. God's commandments are to guide us to "love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, … …

5.3 The Ten Commandments

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… … displeases Him. From them, specific instructions can be derived which demonstrate how the love for God and one's … …

6.1 Concerning the term "church"

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… The word "church" is derived from the Greek kyriake ("belonging to the Lord"). … …

6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery

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

6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church

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6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions

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… … interpretations of the one gospel, the one Holy Scripture. Despite these differences, the church of Christ does not … of her Lord, all the means required for this are available, despite all imperfections. The redemption work of the Lord … …

7.1 Ministry and duties

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… … ministry is assigned by a superior, in other words, the sender. The one who is sent is responsible and accountable … …

7.2 Source of ministry in the church

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

7.3 Biblical foundation

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… Holy Scripture does not have a uniform definition for the word "ministry", nor does it expound upon … …

7.4 The Apostle ministry

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… The word "Apostle" derives from the Greek apóstolos which means "ambassador" … …

7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry

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… 7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry …

7.6 The ministries in the New Apostolic Church

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

7.7 Ordination

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… … and sanctification issue forth from the Apostle ministry in order to equip ministers for their work in the … …

7.8 The exercise of a ministry

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… … and the ministers is a prerequisite for blessed development within the congregation. In order to build and … …

7.9 Tasks of the ministries

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… … and advocating the unadulterated gospel of Christ. He provides care to the members of the congregation entrusted … minister is a servant of God. He provides pastoral care to the members of the congregation … …

8.1 Holy Baptism with water

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… … Jesus Christ acquired for mankind through His sacrificial death. Thereby a human being is led into his first close … …

8.2 Holy Communion

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… … brought, fully valid sacrifice, and bitter suffering and death of Christ. The worthy partaking of Holy Communion … …

9.1 The immortality of the soul

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

9.2 Death

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… 9.2 Death …

9.3 The afterlife of the soul

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… … Testament, the continued life of the soul after physical death is already suggested by formulations such as being … clearer testimony concerning life after physical death (Luke 9: 30-31, 1 Peter 3: 19-20, and Revelation 6: … that a person retains his personality after physical death: here Moses and Elijah appeared from the beyond and … …

9.4 The beyond

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… … refers to all realms, events, and conditions that exist outside of the material world. In a narrower sense this term … …

9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond

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… … to, or remoteness from, God, and therefore varies greatly. Death has not brought about any change to the condition of … through Holy Communion, will continue after their death. Together with the faithful on earth, they belong to … the "firstfruits" in the resurrection, has conquered death and thereby made it possible for the souls in the … …

9.6 Help for the departed

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… 9.6 Help for the departed …

10.1 The return of Jesus Christ

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… … Christ, the only begotten Son of God, our Lord, who ... ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God, … "I believe that the Lord Jesus will return as surely as He ascended into heaven and that He will take to Himself the … …

10.2 The marriage of the Lamb

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… The marriage of the Lamb follows directly after the bride has been caught up to heaven. The image of the … …

10.3 The great tribulation

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… … 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 … …

10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory

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… … will be bound for "a thousand years", so that "he should deceive the nations no more" (Revelation 20: 1-3). After … …

10.5 The first resurrection

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10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation

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… … been lifted. People will continue to be born and to die. Death will not yet have been suspended (Revelation 20: 14; … …

11.1 The early Christian congregations

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

11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles

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… 11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles …

11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church

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… … Henry Drummond (1786-1860) invited representatives of the "Students of Prophecy" to his country estate in Albury in … …

12.2 Acts of blessing

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… … the divine service. The prenatal blessing is dispensed outside of the divine service. During the dispensation of … …

12.3 The church funeral

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… The death of a loved one causes pain and grief for the bereaved. … …

12.4 Pastoral care

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

12.5 Church holy days

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… … salvation. These events are commemorated with reverence and gratitude. The New Apostolic Church celebrates the … …

13.1 Prayer

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… In many religions, prayers are an expression of devotion to a higher being. Praying is generally considered … …

13.2 Willingness to offer and sacrifice

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… … to offer and sacrifice" refers to a person's inner desire to employ his powers and gifts for the benefit of … …

13.3 Marriage and family

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… Marriage is the lifelong union between a man and woman desired by God, upon which His blessing rests. It also forms … …

13.4 Discharging one's obligations at work and in society

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… … human beings find themselves result in various necessary modes of conduct. For Christians, the basis for fulfilling … …

13.5 The New Apostolic Church as part of society

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… … the gospel of Christ is proclaimed. This proclamation includes the call for believers to follow Jesus and His … …

4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God

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… Evil is a power that stems from the desire for independence from God and the desire to be "like God". This power completely changes those … …

4.1.2 Evil as a person

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… …

4.2.1 The consequences of the fall into sin for mankind

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… … consequence of the fall into sin, man was driven out of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3: 23-24). Now that human beings … …

4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation

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… … good", that is to say perfect (Genesis 1: 31). Man was made regent of the visible creation. Thus man bears … …

4.3.1 Sin

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… …

4.3.2 Guilt

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… … against an individual who has committed a sin. The magnitude of guilt incurred can only be measured by … …

4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament

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… … old covenant, the hope of salvation revolved mainly around deliverance from earthly affliction and captivity. In this … people of Israel experienced God's salvation through their deliverance from Egyptian slavery. Then God gave His … focused more and more clearly on the expected Messiah, on deliverance from the enslaving power of sin: "O Israel, hope … …

4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation

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… … 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 … …

4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation

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… …

4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament

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… … of Solomon 2: 23: "For God created man to be immortal, and made him to be an image of his own eternity." In the course … earth (Genesis 6: 1-8), He promised to deliver Noah. Noah made this election sure by doing all that God commanded him … …

4.5.2 Election in the New Testament

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… … among His disciples and sent them to all the nations in order to teach and baptise (Matthew 28: 19-20; Luke 6: 13). … …

4.5.3 God's free election by grace

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… … or rejected in unbelief.No one can earn election through deeds, much less lay claim to it. It cannot be explained by … …

4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant

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… … of blessing given to Israel was part of the covenant God made with His chosen people. This blessing was contingent on … …

4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant

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… … mankind. He thereby took upon Himself the curse which had burdened sinners. The blessing which is made accessible … …

4.7.1 The term "law"

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… … of Moses (the Torah). Essential elements of the Mosaic Law include the Ten Commandments and the double commandment of … …

4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct

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… 4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct …

4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin

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… 4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin …

4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace

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… … unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, 'Whoever … lead to life and to the overcoming of sin, Apostle Paul made it very clear that it merely led to the recognition of … …

4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works

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… … to their sanctification and justification: "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the … …

5.2.1 Love for God

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… … of the love that God directs toward mankind, believers develop the desire to reciprocate this love (1 John 4: 19). … …

5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being

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… … yourself" (Leviticus 19: 16-18). The Mosaic Law primarily defines neighbours as members of the people of Israel. It … …

5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation

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… … love of Christ's followers for one another is thus also an identifying feature of the Lord's congregation. The … …

5.3.1 The term "commandment"

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… …

5.3.4 The Third Commandment

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… … it holy. The Third Commandment is an exhortation to set aside one day of the week in order to worship God, … …

5.3.5 The Fourth Commandment

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… … does not contain any kind of prohibition, but rather demonstrates the mode of conduct that is pleasing to God. It … …

5.3.6 The Fifth Commandment

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… You shall not murder. …

6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ

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… … with Himself. Through sin, mankind had fallen prey to death. God wishes to redeem human beings from this condition … …

6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ

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… … on which it is based, has its origin in the person and deed of Jesus Christ, who both is and brings salvation. "But … on which church is based, has its source in the person and deed of Jesus Christ. The incarnation of God in Jesus Christ … …

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

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… The New Testament does not provide a self-contained doctrine of the church. There are, … …

6.4.2 The manifestation of the church of Christ in history

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… … we have looked upon, and our hands have handled ... we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; … …

6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry

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… …

6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments

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… … The Apostles also dispense the three sacraments to the departed. The sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated in … The Apostles also dispense the three sacraments to the departed. … …

6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future

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… … "I believe that the Lord Jesus will return as surely as he ascended into heaven and that He will take unto Himself the … …

7.10 Appointments

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… An appointment is the assignment of a firmly defined task. It is not to be equated with an ordination. … appointment is the assignment of a firmly defined task. It is not to be equated with ordination. An … …

7.3.1 Old Testament references

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… … king–his significance for salvation history also becomes evident in the fact that Jesus is described as the "Son of … …

7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament

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… … of the sacraments. In this manner, His sacrifice of redemption can be made accessible to human beings (Matthew … the sending of Jesus Christ was aimed at effecting redemption through His death and resurrection, the sending … …

7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry

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… …

7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles

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… … to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel" and expressly forbade them to go to the Samaritans and Gentiles. He gave … …

7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles

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… … already suggested prior to this event: Peter was designated as the "rock" and was given the authority of the … …

7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles

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… … resolved. This makes it clear: together the Apostles made decisions which had far-reaching effects. Also … …

7.5.1 Continuity of the Apostle ministry

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… … to be His witnesses to the end of the earth (Acts 1: 8). In order to fulfil this extensive commission, Jesus also sends … …

7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles

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… The New Testament relates the death of Apostle James (Acts 12: 2). There is no information … Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit was also active after the death of the early Apostles (see … …

7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry

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… … the time for the final gathering and preparation of the bride of Christ had come. Thus the Apostle ministry is … the return of the Lord, during which He prepares His bride. Between the Apostle ministry of early Christianity … …

7.6.1 The apostolate

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… The apostolate is defined by the ministries of Chief Apostle, District … …

7.6.2 The function of the apostolate

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… … important references to the work of the Apostles can be derived from the words and deeds of Jesus: Christ gave the … …

7.6.3 The self-conception of the Apostles

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… … Christ. They work in accordance with the will of their Sender and are completely dependent upon Him. In accordance … …

7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry

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… The authority of the Apostle ministry derives from the calling of the Apostles by Jesus Christ and … …

7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ

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… … of the Apostles' work is to edify the Lord's work of redemption and lead it to its completion. The fellowship of … …

7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry

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… … and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the … …

7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry

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… … and spiritually equipping the ministers within a defined working area (District Apostle district). Moreover … …

7.9.1 The priestly ministries

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… … sins, and consecrate and dispense Holy Communion.The high demands on the priestly ministers are derived from Malachi … …

7.9.2 The diaconal ministry

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… The diaconal ministry is discharged by Deacons and Sub-deacons. The word "Deacon" has its source in the Greek and signifies "servant". Deacons help in various ways in the congregation. It is … …

8.1.1 Definition of the term

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… 8.1.1 Definition of the term …

8.1.2 The biblical basis for Holy Baptism with water

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… … referenced in various passages of the Mosaic Law can be regarded as precursors to baptism with water. They led to a … …

8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation

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… … in salvation. It is the first step on the way to complete redemption. Hence, Holy Baptism with water opens the way to … …

8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water

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

8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water

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… … based upon the insight that the blessings of God should be made available to them. They too require the grace of the … …

8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water

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… … regularly in Holy Communion. The baptised shares in the death of Jesus Christ and in His new life. Seen in a … into Christ's activity of redemption such that Christ's death on Golgotha also becomes the "death" of the baptised: this signifies the end of life in … …

8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing

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… Although Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing are interdependent, they are two distinct sacraments. The book … …

8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ

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… … Holy Baptism with water, the believer vows to earnestly endeavour to avoid sin and to lead a life of following … …

8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament

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… 8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament …

8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion

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

8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion

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… … with those who, in accordance with the Mosaic Law, were considered unclean and who were therefore excluded from … …

8.2.4 The Passover meal

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… … from the tenth plague to come upon Egypt, namely the death of the firstborn (Exodus 12). God commanded that the … the sacrifice of Christ, and to deliverance from eternal death. …

8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ

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… … eternal life ... He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in Him" (John 6: 54, 56). The Synoptic … …

8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians

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… In 1 Corinthians 11: 17-32 we find evidence of the celebration of Holy Communion and of Jesus' … …

8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine

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… … and the related miracles of the Old and New Testaments demonstrate that God is concerned with the human being as a … …

8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance

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… … of remembrance because it first of all commemorates the death of Jesus Christ as a unique event which is valid for … that Jesus Christ is true Man who had to suffer real death. It also recalls the situation at the institution of … …

8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession

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… …

8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"

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… … authority by means of a seal. It documents authenticity. Confidential documents are closed with a seal. Owners … …

8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit

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… … Jordan, John the Baptist also testified: "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon … heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him." The descending of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus occurred after His … …

8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost

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… … gift of the Holy Spirit directly to non-baptised souls in order to show Apostle Peter that salvation was now also … …

8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament

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… … hands the Holy Spirit was given" (Acts 8: 18). In this incident, the sacraments of Holy Baptism with water and Holy … …

8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing

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… …

8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing

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… …

8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing

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… …

9.6.1 Intercession

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… Already at the time of the old covenant, there is evidence of the belief that it is possible to perform good … …

9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ

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… 9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ …

9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed

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… 9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed …

10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ

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… … 42; cf. Luke 21: 36). Through parables, the Son of God made it clear that one should at all times be vigilant in … …

10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ

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… The events at the return of Christ are described in various letters of Apostle Paul: 1 … …

10.1.3 The bridal congregation

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… … 11: 2). The "chaste virgin" is a reference to the "bride", an image for the eschatological community of the … …

11.2.1 The Church Fathers and the ecumenical councils

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… … the stoning of Stephen grew into waves of persecution which made martyrs of many believers. It was the concern of the … …

11.2.2 Christianity–the state religion and its spread

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… In AD 380/381, Emperor Theodosius made Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire and … …

11.2.3 Aspects of Christianity in medieval Europe

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… … like the French merchant Peter Waldo, also called Pierre de Vaux (died before 1218), the English theologian John … …

11.2.4 The Reformation

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… … form of the gospel and for guidance by the Holy Spirit defined a movement in Europe which is described by the term … …

11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval

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… … renewal and reinforced the power of the papacy. The Popes endeavoured to regain Protestant territories for … …

11.2.6 Christianity at the beginning of the nineteenth century

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… … the related Christian hope for the return of Christ became louder and louder. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, … …

11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles

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… 11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles …

11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles

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… … however. Yet the longing for the preparation of the bride of Christ by the Apostles, and the expectation of … …

11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church

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… … In opposition to this, the prophet Heinrich Geyer and the leader of the Hamburg congregation, Friedrich Wilhelm … Apostles Schwartz and Menkhoff, he took on the function of leader. His most important concern was the oneness among the … …

12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament

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… … God and mankind. The various forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. Again and again, God … God and mankind. The various forms of divine service developed over a long period of time. … …

12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament

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… … in the divine service of the synagogue, and helped define it. Beyond that He acted as a teacher who preached … and deeds already contained that which would later come to define Christian divine service: word and … …

12.1.4 Further development of Christian divine service

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… 12.1.4 Further development of Christian divine service …

12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God

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… … present in the early church are still today among the definitive characteristics present when the congregation … …

12.1.6 Proclamation of the word

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… … in the divine services. This proclamation of the word is described as the "sermon". The necessity of God's word for … …

12.1.7 The Lord's Prayer

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… … Father in heaven. This prayer of the Son of God has been handed down in one version containing five pleas (Luke 11: … …

12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service

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… … thanks to the grace of God. His love for sinful mankind is demonstrated in the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and … …

12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service

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… … sacraments allows believers to partake in the salvation and redemption made possible by Jesus Christ's incarnation, … …

12.2.1 Prenatal blessing

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… … the mother in promoting and cultivating the prenatal development of her child in terms of its faith. The blessing … do a great deal to contribute to the beneficial prenatal development of her child by consciously involving the … …

12.2.2 Confirmation

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

12.2.3 Weddings, wedding anniversaries, and engagements

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… Marriage is the lifelong union of two people of opposite genders, as desired by God. It is based on an act of free … …

12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings

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… 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings …

12.4.1 Instruction of children

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… … Lord commands parents to instruct their children about His deeds and ordinances. This is part of a conscientious … …

12.4.3 The pastoral care visit

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… … Christian is offered personal pastoral care. This care is modelled on the example given by Jesus. For example, He … …

12.4.4 Confession

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… … of a clergyman. This is subject to a strict obligation of confidentiality. No confession is needed for the … …

12.4.5 Support in death and grieving

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… 12.4.5 Support in death and grieving …

12.5.3 Good Friday

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… … Good Friday, we commemorate the crucifixion and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Since His sacrifice, suffering, and death are of central importance to the history of salvation, … refer to this day as "Holy Friday". Through His sacrificial death, the Son of God broke Satan's power and overcame death … …

12.5.4 Easter

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… … of the fact that Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus Christ took place on the … …

12.5.5 Ascension Day

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… … "I believe that the Lord Jesus will return as sure as he ascended to heaven." …

12.5.6 Pentecost

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… … miracle of Pentecost, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, is recorded in Acts 2: 1 et seq. The Apostles and the believers … …

12.5.7 Thanksgiving Day

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… … Sunday–a divine service is held in which gratitude is expressed for God's faithfulness to His … …

12.5.8 Structure of divine services on religious holy days

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… … corresponds to that of regular divine services that include the celebration of Holy Communion. Beyond that, it may include Bible readings that deal with the respective event … …

13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament

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… … 26: "Then men began to call on the name of the Lord." This demonstrates a fundamental characteristic that has been … …

13.1.2 Jesus teaches prayer

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… …

13.1.3 Jesus prays

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… … gospel of Luke relates that Jesus prayed especially before decisive events: before the Holy Spirit descended upon Him … …

13.1.4 The prayer of the early Christians

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… Acts 4: 23-31 provides insight into the sincere prayers of the early … …

13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians

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… … to God again and again throughout the course of the day in order to feel His nearness and seek His help. In family … …

13.1.6 Effects of prayer

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… … prayer opens a human being's heart to the knowledge: I am dependent upon God in my entire being! The attitude of the … …

13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God

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… 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God …

13.2.2 Jesus Christ–the model of willingness to sacrifice

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… 13.2.2 Jesus Christ–the model of willingness to sacrifice …

13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love

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… 13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love …

13.2.4 Sacrifice and blessing

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… … pleases God when we bring Him our offerings with the proper attitude, and He also associates His blessing with this. … …

13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution

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

13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing

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… …

13.3.3 Sex and family planning in marriage

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… … and multiply'" (Genesis 1: 28). Sex in marriage should be defined by mutual respect, sensitivity and understanding. If … in marriage should be defined by love, esteem, and sensitivity. Family planning is … …

13.3.4 Parental responsibilities

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… … children are a gift of God, parents not only have a high degree of responsibility toward their children and society … …

13.3.5 Responsibilities of the children

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… … also bear responsibilities toward their parents can be derived from the Fourth Commandment (see … obligations of the children toward their parents are derived from the Fourth Commandment. … …

13.5.1 Position regarding the state

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… … with governments, public authorities, and religious denominations. It is politically neutral. Its activity … …

13.5.2 Relationship to other religions and denominations

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… 13.5.2 Relationship to other religions and denominations …

13.5.3 Social commitment

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

4.2.1.1 Mankind in sin

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… … Thereby the untroubled relationship between God and man was destroyed. This has had drastic effects on the human race to … …

4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God

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… …

4.2.1.3 Conscience

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… Holy Scripture uses various terms to describe conscience as a gift which mankind has received … …

4.2.1.4 Reason

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… …

4.2.1.5 Faith

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… … texts of the Old Testament. Wherever we find this term in modern translations, the original words used were "trust", … …

5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament

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… … within the Mosaic Law: only these commandments were audibly declared to the people by God on Mount Sinai (Deuteronomy 5: … 5: 2-3). In Deuteronomy 4: 13: we read: "So He [God] declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to … …

5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament

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… … New Testament the Ten Commandments are reinforced and given deeper meaning by the Son of God. In the statements He … …

5.3.1.4 The wording

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… … God is giving you. Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. Sixth Commandment You shall not commit … God is giving you. Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. Sixth Commandment You shall not commit … God is giving you. Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. Sixth Commandment You shall not commit … …

5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage

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… … and accountable to no one, He nevertheless explains His demand of obedience to the Israelites: He led Israel "out of … …

5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God

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… … and ritualised worship of God, which was already denounced by the prophets (Amos 5: 21-22, 24). Jesus also … …

5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods

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… … or worship of anything else that human beings might consider divine–be they living creatures, natural … …

5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images

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

5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment

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… … Commandment. Further violations of the First Commandment include Satanism, fortune-telling, magic, spiritualism, and … …

5.3.3.1 God's name

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… … which God revealed His being. The name "Yahweh", which God made known here, can be translated as "I shall be who I … …

5.3.3.2 Forms of taking the name of God in vain

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… … name of God by way of which God is intentionally vilified, derided, or berated. Anyone who invokes the Almighty while … …

5.3.3.4 Hallowing God's name–prayer and conduct of life

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… … to their heavenly Father, God's children bear a high degree of responsibility for keeping the name of God holy, … …

5.3.3.5 Oath–Vow

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… … the Second Commandment. While this was permitted in Israel (Deuteronomy 6: 13; Deuteronomy 10: 20), swearing was forbidden in the Sermon on … …

5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel

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… The Sabbath is to be kept holy as part of the order of creation because God rested on the seventh day of … 2-3; Exodus 20: 8-11). Thus the holiday has been given in order to honour and commemorate God's creative work, which … …

5.3.4.2 The Sabbath in Israel

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… … (Numbers 28: 9-10). Those who honoured the Sabbath and avoided personal business and idle talk (Isaiah 58: 13-14) … …

5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath

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… … healed the sick there (Luke 6: 6-11)–which was considered by the scribes to be work, and thus a violation … …

5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday

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… … testimony of the gospels, Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead on this day of the week (Matthew 28: 1; Mark 16: 2; … …

5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service

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… … His word, receiving forgiveness of sins in a repentant attitude, and worthily partaking of Christ's body and blood … …

5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday

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… … to keep the Sunday holy calls upon believers to assess the degree to which their activities are consistent with the … …

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

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

5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment

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… … His mother Mary and her husband, Joseph. Just how far His devotion to His mother extended is demonstrated by His … …

5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul

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… … The disobedience of children toward their parents is even included in the so-called catalogue of vices (Romans 1: 30; … …

5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition

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… 5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition …

5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life

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… 5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life …

5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament

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… … from the original Hebrew text is: "You shall not murder!" In its original meaning, the Fifth Commandment … …

5.3.6.2 The prohibition against killing in the New Testament

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… … have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the … …

5.3.6.3 The significance of the Fifth Commandment today

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… Life is given by God. God alone is the Lord of life and death. Therefore no human being is entitled to terminate a … …

5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment

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… … lies. No human being is entitled to violate this divine order. Death penalty The New Apostolic Church … …

5.3.7.1 Marriage

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… … is the lifelong union between a man and a woman as desired by God. It is based on an act of free will which is … form of matrimonial cohabitation of man and woman that is desired by God and appropriate to believing Christians … them to fashion their future life together in a manner desired by God. This includes the serious endeavour on the … …

5.3.7.2 Adultery

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… … heart" (Matthew 5: 28), "adultery of the heart" can occur despite an outwardly blameless conduct of life. This … …

5.3.7.3 Divorce

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… … by one's spouse (Matthew 19: 9). The gospel of Mark describes the remarriage of a divorced person as adultery … …

5.3.7.4 Holy conduct in marriage

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5.3.8.1 Theft in general legal systems

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… It is forbidden to take that which belongs to another person. This … to both material things and intellectual property. It is forbidden to unlawfully acquire or damage the property of others. Likewise it is forbidden to deceive others in order to thereby acquire … …

5.3.8.2 The prohibition against theft in the Old Testament

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… Originally the prohibition against stealing was intended, above all, to outlaw kidnapping. The purpose of … …

5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament

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… … quoted the Seventh Commandment. In Mark 7: 20-23, the Lord described theft as a sin, which has its root in the hearts … …

5.3.8.4 Various forms of theft

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… … further in the area of interpersonal relationships: it also includes usury, exploiting another person's misfortune, … …

5.3.9.1 Original meaning

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… … first, the Eighth Commandment pertained to false statements made in court. For the Israelites, the "neighbour" (see … …

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

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… When dealing with cases involving the death penalty in Israel at … …

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

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… … of this commandment is an expression of an improper attitude and that it defiles a person (Matthew 15: … …

5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud

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… All false witness is a lie. In a broader sense, the Eighth Commandment can be understood as a … …

5.3.9.5 Further violations of the Eighth Commandment

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… … should also be oriented by the Eighth Commandment. Besides giving false testimony in court and blatantly lying, … …

5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense

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… … epitome of truth (John 17: 17; 14: 6; 16: 13), whereas the Devil is the father of lies (John 8: 44). The true witness … …

6.2.3.1 The body of Christ

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… … belong to Jesus Christ. In Romans 12: 4-5, believers are described as "members" of the one body of Christ. This image … …

6.2.3.2 The people of God

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… … He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers ..." (Deuteronomy 7: 6-8). The history of Israel is founded on … …

6.2.3.3 The city of God

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… … together. Hebrews 12: 22-24 gives an indication of the grandeur of the church in its ultimate perfection. The … …

6.2.3.4 The kingdom of God

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… … of God refers to the reign of God in His church. Jesus described the kingdom of God in many parables and with … …

6.2.3.5 The flock of God

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… … that follows Christ. It receives its care, protection, and leadership through Jesus Christ, the good shepherd. …

6.2.3.6 Further images for the church

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

6.4.1.1 The church is "one"

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

6.4.1.2 The church is "holy"

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

6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"

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6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"

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… … apostolic doctrine is the unadulterated message of the death, resurrection, and return of Christ, according to the … In it apostolic doctrine–the message of Christ's death, resurrection, and return–is proclaimed. Likewise … …

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

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… … church of Christ was manifested upon this foundation, and developed further with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on … …

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

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6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry

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8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry

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8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water

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… … Baptism with water can be found in the Old Testament. The deliverance of Noah and his family in the ark is regarded in … the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea–their deliverance from Egyptian captivity–is also understood as a reference to the deliverance that occurs through baptism with water. The … …

8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament

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

8.1.3.1 Holy Baptism with water as an act of God

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8.1.3.2 The washing away of original sin

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… … This means that, from the very beginning–before any deed or thought–every human being is a sinner, even if no … …

8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal

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… … Until the future and ultimate unification of the bride with the bridegroom (see … marriage feast in heaven. Until the ultimate reunion of the bride and bridegroom, the congregation experiences its most … …

8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion

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8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion

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… … in Holy Communion. Neither is Holy Communion merely a reminder of the sacrifice. Rather, during the celebration of … …

8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion

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… … of the Lord make it clear that He brought His sacrifice in order to redeem mankind from sin. Christ authorised His … …

8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry

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

8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion

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

8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion

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8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion

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… … with longing for salvation. Although unbelief does not render the sacrament invalid, faith is the prerequisite for … …

8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion

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… … 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 … …

8.2.21 Eligibility for partaking in Holy Communion

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8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches

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… … contain important elements of Holy Communion, since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are also commemorated … also contain important elements of Holy Communion. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are also commemorated … …

12.1.10 The closing benediction

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… … blessing is pronounced over the congregation with the words recorded in 2 Corinthians 13: 13: "The grace of the Lord … …

12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service

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

12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements

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

12.1.13 Divine services for the departed

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12.1.14 Music in the divine service

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… … to serve, and it can serve multiple functions: it can deeply move the soul, prepare the congregation for the … …

12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine

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… Already Jesus, who is described as the "Apostle ... of our confession" in Hebrews … …

12.1.5.2 Breaking of bread

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12.1.5.4 Prayer

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… … prays together. It is prayed in accordance with the wording recorded in Matthew 6: 9-13, and precedes the celebration of … …

12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament

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… … other places. Much of the content of His sermons has been handed down to us in the gospels, which contain the basic … …

12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today

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… … the first place, God's word consists of that which has been handed down to us in Holy Scripture. Every sermon must be … …

12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service

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… … us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into … …

12.1.7.2 The seven pleas

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… … same time, can also be intercessions: our daily bread, our debts, lead us, deliver us. The prayer concludes by praising … …

12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament

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… God commanded the Old Testament's sacrificial service (Leviticus … …

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

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… … led a life without sin. Through His sacrifice, the willing surrender of His life (John 10: 17-18), He broke the power … …

12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins

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… In order to obtain forgiveness of sins and be snatched from … are also required: intensive self-examination in order to become aware of one's own transgressions, the … …

12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse

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… … feeling of suffering caused by wrongs committed in deed or omission–and the earnest endeavour to change one's … …

12.1.8.6 Sin that is not forgiven

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12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins

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… … in faith, erases sin (1 John 2: 12) and cancels out the debt that exists toward God (Matthew 6: 12). However, the … …

12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites

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… The age of confirmation varies. It depends on the religious maturity and/or the stage in life … …

12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing

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… … renounce Satan and all his work and ways, and surrender myself to You, O triune God, Father, Son, and Holy … …

12.2.3.1 The wedding blessing

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… … 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 … …

12.2.3.2 Blessing at wedding anniversaries

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… … (25 years) ruby wedding anniversary (40 years) golden wedding anniversary (50 years) diamond wedding … …

12.2.3.3 Engagement blessing

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… Engagement represents a serious promise of marriage. If desired, the engagement blessing can be dispensed during a … …

12.4.1.1 Church instruction

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… Church instruction provides guidance for our children and adolescents in … …

12.4.2.1 The situation of young people

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… … which the course of their lives is significantly determined by their parents–to a self-determined adulthood. Most adolescents experience this as a … …

12.4.2.2 Goal of youth care

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… … by them so that they may serve as the foundation for making decisions in their lives. Pastoral care for our youth is … …

12.4.2.3 Offers in youth care

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… … and stand up for their faith in their surroundings. Youth leaders, who are trained and supported for their work by the … …

12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying

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… Many people suppress the thought of dying and death and therefore avoid any dealings with the terminally … knowledge of the limited nature of earthly existence. The death of another person is a reminder of one's own … to the dying. However, this is exactly what a person near death requires the most. He may be afraid of uncontrollable … …

12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved

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… … at all. Ultimately, this will not succeed without the endeavour to empathise with the bereaved. Providing … …

12.4.5.3 Coping with grief

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… … the positive and cheering experiences they enjoyed with the departed. In fellowship with other mourners, the bereaved … …

5.3.10.1 Different counting methods and versions

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… … the house of one's neighbour is mentioned first, whereas Deuteronomy 5: 21 first mentions his wife. …

5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin

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… … ..." It does not prohibit each and every form of human desire, only the sinful lust after the wife or property of … …

5.3.10.3 Coveting the spouse of one's neighbour

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… In the Old Testament, David and Bathsheba provide a stark example of where the desire for the wife of … …

5.3.10.4 Coveting the property of one's neighbour

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… … Paul calls the covetous "idolaters" (Ephesians 5: 5) and describes the love of money as "a root of all kinds of evil" … …

5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire

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Glossary

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… Aaronic blessing "Aaronic"–derived from the name of the first high priest, … after the absolution is pronounced. The term "Eucharist" is derived from the Greek word eucharistein, which means "to … Christ is both true God and true Man. This understanding is derived from Holy Scripture and enshrined in the creeds of … …

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The Apostles' Creed (Apostolicum)

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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 Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople

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… … Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all … …

The Lord’s Prayer

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… … us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us … …

The New Apostolic Creed

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

The Ten Commandments

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… … God is giving you. The Fifth Commandment You shall not murder. The Sixth Commandment You shall not commit … …

12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word

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… … the content of the sermon. Furthermore, the sermon provides orientation for a life in accordance with God's … …

12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word

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… … and self-control. The proclaimed word imparts comfort and confidence, promotes knowledge, and strengthens trust in … …

12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word

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… … both the preacher and the listener, lays His power into the inadequate human words of the sermon. There are therefore … …

12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"

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… The form of address "Our Father" identifies this prayer as a communal prayer in which those … …

12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"

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… The triune God is holy. Believers speak of Him with deep reverence. By giving all honour to God, by praising and … …

12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"

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… … perceptible in the congregation. Beyond that, these words allude to the revelation of the future kingdom of God, which … …

12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"

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… … where God rules, His will reigns supreme. God wishes to deliver fallen mankind from the consequences of sin and … …

12.1.7.2.5 "Give us this day our daily bread"

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… In the broadest sense, this plea is directed at the preservation of … …

12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"

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12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"

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… … God will permit temptations in the form of trials in order to give believers a chance to prove themselves in … …

12.1.7.2.8 "But deliver us from the evil one"

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12.4.1.1.2 Sunday School

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

12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction

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… … children's awareness that they are part of God's work of redemption, thereby promoting a willingness to help along in … …

12.1.7.2.10 "Amen"

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… … which stems from Hebrew, translates as: "So be it!" It concludes the Lord's Prayer, and once more reinforces every … invocation of God is followed by petitions. The prayer concludes with the praise of God. … …

04. Man in need of redemption

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1. What is the source of our belief in God?

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… … 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 revelations?

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

100. What does it mean when it says that Jesus Christ is God’s “only begotten Son”?

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… The designation of Jesus as God’s “only begotten Son” … …

101. How is it to be understood that the Son of God is described as the “Word” (“logos”)?

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103. As a Man, was Jesus Christ the same as other human beings?

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… … the corresponding needs. He felt hunger when He was in the desert. He felt thirst when He came to Jacob’s well. He … …

105. What passages in Holy Scripture attest that Jesus Christ is also always true God?

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… … are one” (John 10: 30), and thereby express that He is identical in essence with the Father. At Jesus’ baptism in … …

106. Which of His deeds show that Jesus Christ is true God?

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107. What does the name “Jesus” mean?

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… … the angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus, He also declared the name of the Child. He said to Mary: “And … …

108. How can we recognise that Jesus Christ is the Redeemer?

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109. Is redemption only possible through Jesus Christ?

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110. What is meant by the term 'majestic titles' of Jesus?

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… ‘Majestic titles’ are names and designations for the Son of God which are used in Holy … …

111. What is meant by the majestic title of “Christ”?

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… … This act signified consecration to a holy service. Jesus is described as the “Anointed One” because He is Lord over … …

113. What does the majestic title “Lord” signify?

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114. What does the majestic title “Son of Man” mean?

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… … that judges and rules over mankind. At the time of Jesus, devout Jews were expecting the “Son of Man” who would … …

115. Are there any other majestic titles of Jesus?

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117. What does it mean when we refer to “Jesus Christ—the King”?

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

118. What does it mean when we refer to “Jesus Christ—the Priest”?

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… … time of the Old Testament was to bring sacrifices to God in order to thereby find grace before God. Jesus Christ is a … …

119. What does it mean when we refer to “Jesus Christ—the Prophet”?

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… … and He shall speak to them all that I command Him” (Deuteronomy 18: 18). This Prophet is a reference to Jesus … …

12. What is Holy Scripture?

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… … is not a complete or exhaustive account of all of God’s deeds. God has seen to it that that which is important for … …

120. Where do we read of the person and activity of Jesus Christ?

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121. How did the Son of God enter into His human existence?

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… … a human being of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem. His birth is described in the gospels according to Matthew and Luke. … …

122. What events preceded the birth of Jesus?

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124. What do we know about the birth of Jesus?

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… Caesar Augustus had ordered a census to be taken. For this, each person had to … …

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

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… … (the orient) had followed the star and come to Jerusalem in order to worship the “new born King”: “Where is He who … …

126. What occurred after the birth of Jesus?

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

128. What is known about Jesus’ childhood?

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

129. What preceded Jesus’ teaching activity?

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131. What transpired after the baptism of Jesus?

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… Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit “to be tempted by the … …

132. What is the significance of Jesus’ temptations?

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… … Jesus already revealed Himself as victor over the Devil before even beginning His public activity. The first … …

135. What is meant by the “kingdom of God”?

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136. What does it mean to “repent”?

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… … turn to God. Those who repent are prepared to change their attitude in order to fulfil the will of God. …

138. What is Jesus’ position on the Law of Moses?

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… … authority for the people of Israel. Its fulfilment was considered a prerequisite for the proper relationship … …

139. What was one of the first things Jesus did at the beginning of His teaching activity?

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… … of Jesus are those who follow the gospel in word and deed. …

14. Have the texts of the biblical books been handed down in a reliable manner?

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140. What miracles did Jesus perform?

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… … performed by the Son of God are of various kinds and include healing of the sick, casting out evil spirits, … …

141. Why did Jesus perform miracles?

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… Jesus performed miracles in order to demonstrate the Almighty and Loving God’s … …

142. What healings of the sick do the gospels relate?

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… The gospels relate that Jesus healed blind, lame, deaf, and leprous people. These healings point to the divine … …

143. What is related about Jesus casting out evil spirits?

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… The gospels relate that Jesus cast out demons— which according to the understanding of the time … …

144. Of what miracles of raising the dead do the gospels relate?

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145. Of what miracles of nature do the gospels relate?

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… … were “obedient” to Him (cf. Matthew 8: 27): when He ordered the storm to be still, the winds ceased and the … …

146. Of which miracles of feeding do the gospels relate?

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… … (cf. Matthew 15: 32-39 and Mark 8: 1-9). These miracles are reminders that God provided food (manna) during the journey … …

147. Of what gift miracles do the gospels relate?

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… … abundance of earthly gifts. Examples of such gift miracles include Peter’s miraculous catch of fish. The latter had … …

148. How did Jesus teach the people His doctrine?

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149. What is meant by the “beatitudes” of Jesus?

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15. How did the biblical books come to be collected?

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150. How did Jesus make the gospel understandable?

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151. What major statements of the gospel are illustrated in parables?

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152. How did Jesus explain the beginning and the growth of the kingdom of God?

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153. How did Jesus explain that something extremely valuable is offered in the kingdom of God?

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154. How did Jesus explain the love that prevails in the kingdom of God?

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155. Which parable calls for us to love our neighbour?

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156. What are the parables that relate to the attitude of man’s heart?

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157. What did Jesus reveal in the parables of the coming of the Son of Man?

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

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

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16. What is the structure and content of Holy Scripture?

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160. What marked the start of the sufferings of Jesus Christ?

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161. What events followed Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem?

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162. Who betrayed Jesus Christ?

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163. How did Jesus institute Holy Communion?

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164. What happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?

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165. How did the arrest of Jesus occur?

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166. How did the Apostles behave?

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168. What happened after Jesus’ arrest?

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169. What did Judas Iscariot do after Jesus’ sentencing?

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170. How did Jesus fare before Pilate and Herod?

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171. How did Jesus conduct Himself in His sufferings?

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172. Where did Jesus’ suffering end?

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173. Who is to blame for the death of Jesus?

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174. What were the last words of Jesus on the cross?

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175. What events accompanied the crucifixion of the Lord?

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176. What happened to the body of Jesus?

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177. To what purpose did Jesus have to suffer and die?

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… … the Son, became human in Jesus and came into the world in order to take the sins of mankind upon Himself. He brought the sacrifice by His own free will in divine love in order to deliver mankind from death. The power of sin is … …

178. What significance does the suffering and death of Jesus thus hold for mankind?

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179. Does the Old Testament make reference to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ?

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18. What is the content of the New Testament?

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

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

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182. What does the cross signify?

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183. What happened after Jesus died?

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184. By what power did Jesus Christ resurrect?

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

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186. What significance does the resurrection of Christ hold for mankind?

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187. What appearances of the Risen One are attested in the New Testament?

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189. What is the resurrection body of Christ?

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19. How are the books of the Old Testament organised? How many of them are there and in what order do they appear?

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190. What happened at the ascension of Jesus Christ?

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191. Where did Jesus Christ go when He ascended into heaven?

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192. What does it mean to say that “Jesus Christ is seated at the right hand of God?”

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… … of the power and glory of God, the Father. Jesus Christ desires to share this glory with His own in the future. It … …

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

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194. What did Jesus mean when He said: “I will come again”?

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

195. How else is the return of Jesus Christ described?

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196. What references to the return of Christ do we find in the New Testament?

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

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20. What books of the Bible are numbered among the Apocrypha?

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200. What does it mean to say that “the Holy Spirit is a Comforter and Helper”?

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201. What does it mean to say that “the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth”?

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… … that which opposes God’s will. As the Spirit of truth, it identifies truth and falsehood. The Holy Spirit sees to it … …

202. What does it mean to say that “the Holy Spirit is the power from on high”?

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204. What is the gift of the Holy Spirit?

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… A distinction must be made between the Holy Spirit as a person of the Godhead and … …

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

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… … the Holy Spirit as a sacramental gift after the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit as a sacramental … …

210. How did the outpouring of the Holy Spirit occur?

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… … fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing … …

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

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213. Is the Holy Spirit active in the sacraments?

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214. What is the connection between the activity of the Holy Spirit and the Apostle ministry?

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215. Why are human beings in need of redemption?

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216. What does “redemption” mean?

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218. What is evil?

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219. How does evil reveal itself?

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22. How are the books of the New Testament organised? How many of them are there, and in what order do they appear?

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220. Does evil also exist as a person?

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221. How did evil come to mankind?

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222. Will evil always exist?

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… … this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” After the kingdom of … …

223. What is related in Holy Scripture concerning the fall into sin?

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224. What were the consequences for mankind of the fall into sin?

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… … and God: God drove the first two human beings from the garden of Eden (cf. Genesis 3: 23-24). “Therefore the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. … out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden and a flaming sword which turned every way, … …

225. What was God’s position toward fallen mankind?

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226. How was the further development of mankind after the fall into sin?

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227. Did the fall into sin have consequences for all human beings?

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228. Did the fall into sin also have consequences for the creation?

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… … “Because you have [...] eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: cursed … …

229. What is sin?

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230. What is the distinction between sin and guilt?

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… … that God, in His righteousness and mercy, assesses the degree of guilt an individual incurs with Him through sin … namely a violation of the Seventh Commandment. However, the degree of guilt a person incurs through this sin can be … In His omniscience, God will always be fair in judging the degree to which a person has incurred guilt through this … …

231. How can this separation from God be undone?

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232. Who defines what is sinful?

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233. How can we recognise what is sinful?

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… … is contrary to the will of God— from Holy Scripture. This includes: violations of the Ten Commandments (cf. Exodus … …

236. What is the purpose of the conscience?

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… The conscience can help a human being make decisions that correspond to the will of God. The conscience … …

237. What is the function of reason?

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… … conduct themselves in a manner pleasing to God. Reason is demonstrated when human beings are able to account for their … …

238. Are there limitations to human reason?

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

239. What is faith?

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… … and loyalty toward God. From it, human beings gain confidence in God’s mercy and help. In Hebrews 11: 1 it … …

24. Who is commissioned to interpret Holy Scripture?

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240. How does a human being come to believe?

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241. What is the task of the believer?

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243. What is meant by the term “salvation history”?

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244. What is meant by the term “plan of salvation”?

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… … events between the fall into sin and the new creation are described as God’s “plan of salvation”. We human … …

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

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… … times, the hope of salvation was primarily focused on deliverance from earthly need and captivity. Israel’s hope … …

247. What is the foundation for salvation?

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248. Who is able to attain salvation?

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249. In what phase of God’s plan of salvation do we live?

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25. What is meant by the expression: “Jesus Christ is the centre of the Scripture?”

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250. How can salvation be attained today?

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… … the sacraments and the word of God, which Jesus Christ has made available for the salvation of the world. Sacraments: … …

253. What is the basis for our election by God?

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255. Are there examples of election in the Old Testament?

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256. Are there examples of election in the New Testament?

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257. Can anyone lay claim to election by God?

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… … to God’s election because it is rooted in God’s free decision. Election cannot be comprehended with human reason. …

258. What does election signify from the perspective of the gospel?

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259. What is the result of accepting this election?

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26. What is the significance of Holy Scripture for believers?

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… … in the life of the believer: it comforts and edifies, provides orientation and admonition, and promotes knowledge … …

261. How is blessing attained, and how does it unfold?

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262. How is God’s blessing revealed in the creation?

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… … limited in its effect through the curse of sin, it was not suspended. God even renewed it after the great flood. The … …

263. How was blessing experienced in the old covenant?

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… … of blessing is a component of the covenant which God made with Israel. In the old covenant, the blessing of God … …

264. What were the implications for the Israelites if they accepted or rejected the blessing of God?

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265. From whom does blessing emanate in the new covenant?

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266. How did Jesus bless?

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267. Where does the emphasis of the blessing of Jesus Christ lie?

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… The blessing of God, which is made accessible through Jesus Christ, has its emphasis in … …

268. What constitutes this spiritual blessing?

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269. How can this blessing be attained and how should it be treated?

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27. What are contributing factors in strengthening the believer’s faith through the study of the Bible?

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272. What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?

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

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274. How is the Mosaic Law assessed from the perspective of the gospel?

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… … it is not possible to attain salvation through one’s own endeavour alone. The individual must come to the conclusion: … …

275. What is the content of the gospel?

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277. What is the relationship between the law and the gospel?

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… … violations is Jesus Christ: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfil” (Matthew 5: 17). The elements of … …

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

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279. What is the relationship between a person’s good works and his redemption?

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

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281. With what attitude should human beings obey the commandments of God?

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282. What is the greatest commandment?

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284. What does the commandment to love God demand, and what does this require?

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286. What does the commandment to love one’s neighbour demand?

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287. Who is this “neighbour”?

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… On the one hand, the example of the Good Samaritan demonstrates that this neighbour is anyone who is in need. … …

288. Did Jesus say anything else about the commandment to love one’s neighbour?

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289. What does the “golden rule” state?

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29. What is a creed?

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290. How is the love for one’s neighbour to be revealed in the congregation?

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291. What does this “love for one another” produce in the congregation?

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292. What is the text of the Ten Commandments?

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294. What significance did the Ten Commandments hold for the people of Israel?

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… … of the Ten Commandments was part of the covenant which God made with the people of Israel. The observance of the … …

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

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297. How are God’s commandments to be seen in relationship to the laws of the state?

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… … commandments stand above the laws of the state. The sole deciding factor in deciding whether God’s commandments have been violated is … …

298. What does it mean to violate the commandments of God?

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299. How can the whole law be fulfilled?

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30. Are there biblical creeds?

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302. What is the significance of the First Commandment in the Old Testament?

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

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

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305. Are we forbidden to paint pictures or take photographs?

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306. What is the significance of the First Commandment in the New Testament?

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307. What does the First Commandment mean for us today?

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310. What is the significance of the Second Commandment in the Old Testament?

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311. What is the significance of the Second Commandment in the New Testament?

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313. How might one take the name of God in vain?

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315. Is it a violation of the Second Commandment to swear while invoking the name of God?

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317. What is the meaning of the Third Commandment?

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318. What is the significance of the Third Commandment in the Old Testament?

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319. What is the significance of the Third Commandment in the New Testament?

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32. Which statements became part of the content of the Christian creeds?

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

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321. How do we keep the Sunday holy?

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324. What is the significance of the Fourth Commandment in the Old Testament?

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… … Law in general, the Fourth Commandment is linked to the desert migration of the Israelites. The people were to … …

325. What is the significance of the Fourth Commandment in the New Testament?

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… … care for His mother can be clearly inferred when He commended her to the care of Apostle John, even in the hour … …

326. What does the Fourth Commandment mean for us today?

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

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

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329. What is the Fifth Commandment?

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330. What is the meaning of the Fifth Commandment?

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… Life is given by God. He alone is Lord over life and death. No human being has the right to terminate a human … …

331. What is the significance of the Fifth Commandment in the Old Testament?

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… … the commandment from the Hebrew text is: “You shall not murder”. Accordingly, the Fifth Commandment forbade the … …

332. What is the significance of the Fifth Commandment in the New Testament?

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… … The important thing for Him was the individual’s inner attitude. It was for this reason that He said: “You have … …

333. What is the significance of the Fifth Commandment for us today?

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335. Does the Fifth Commandment also apply to suicide?

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336. Is killing in self-defence a violation of the Fifth Commandment?

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337. What does the commandment say about killing in war?

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338. Is euthanasia a violation of the Fifth Commandment?

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339. How should the death penalty be assessed from the perspective of the Fifth Commandment?

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… 339. How should the death penalty be assessed from the perspective of the Fifth … …

34. What is the text of the Apostolicum?

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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. … …

340. Does the Fifth Commandment also apply to the killing of animals?

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… … even the life of the animals is to be respected. This derives from mankind’s responsibility to preserve the … …

342. What is the meaning of the Sixth Commandment?

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… Marriage is the lifelong union between a man and a woman as desired by God. It is based on an act of free will which is … …

343. What is the significance of the Sixth Commandment in the Old Testament?

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… Already at the time of the Old Testament, marriage was considered a covenant protected by God and blessed through … …

344. What is the significance of the Sixth Commandment in the New Testament?

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… … is the form of matrimonial cohabitation of man and woman desired by God and appropriate to believing … …

345. What does the New Testament have to say about divorce?

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… In the New Testament, divorce is considered a violation of the Sixth Commandment: … …

346. What does the Sixth Commandment mean for us today?

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… Marriage is intended to be permanent (cf. Matthew 19: 6; Mark 10: 9). In … …

347. What is the position of the New Apostolic Church toward divorced individuals?

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… … in unbiased fashion. Divorced and separated persons are not excluded from receiving the sacraments. Divorced persons who … …

349. What is the meaning of the Seventh Commandment?

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… It is forbidden to take the goods or possessions of another … …

35. What is the text of the Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople?

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… … Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all … …

350. What is the significance of the Seventh Commandment in the Old Testament?

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… … compensation (atonement), kidnapping was punished by death in Israel: “He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death” (Exodus 21: 16). The theft of another person’s … …

351. What is the significance of the Seventh Commandment in the New Testament?

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… Jesus described theft as a sin. Theft has its source in the heart … …

352. What does the Seventh Commandment mean for us today?

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… … of need, embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion, corruption, and squandering money entrusted to one’s care must also be … …

355. What is the significance of the Eighth Commandment in the Old Testament?

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… … the Eighth Commandment applied to false statements made in court. Both false accusation and untrue testimony … commandment. If the court discovered that a witness had made a false statement, this witness would receive the … …

356. What is the significance of the Eighth Commandment in the New Testament?

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… … of this commandment is an expression of an improper attitude and that it defiles a person (cf. e.g. Matthew 15: … …

357. What does the Eighth Commandment mean for us today?

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… … speech and actions. White lies, half-truths, and statements intended to conceal the true facts, as well as slander, are … …

36. What significance do the early church creeds have for the New Apostolic Church?

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… … of the return of Christ, and the resurrection of the dead, as formulated in the two early church creeds. Despite … …

360. Why are the Ninth and Tenth Commandments often summarised into one?

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… … Exodus 20: 17 mentions the neighbour’s house first, while Deuteronomy 5: 21 mentions the neighbour’s wife first. …

361. What is the meaning of the Ninth and Tenth Commandments?

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… … not covet”. This does not prohibit every form of human desire, only the sinful lust after the wife or property of … …

362. What is the significance of the Ninth and Tenth Commandments in the Old Testament?

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… … to tempt human beings to sin by awakening within them the desire and lust for forbidden things. The Old Testament … the extreme consequences that resulted from King David’s desire for the wife of his neighbour. This desire eventually led him to deceive, commit adultery, and … …

363. What is the significance of the Ninth and Tenth Commandments in the New Testament?

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… … sinful craving is not restrained, it will soon be put into deed. The consequences are described in James 1: 15: … …

365. What does the term “church” mean in general?

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… … can be used in reference to a Christian community (denomination), for example the New Apostolic Church or the … …

366. What does “church” mean with respect to faith?

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… … have eternal fellowship with God. Beyond that, “church” denotes the fellowship of the believers with the triune God … …

367. Is church necessary

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… …

368. Who established the church?

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… … sins, and promised and sent the Holy Spirit. The person and deed of Jesus Christ are fundamental prerequisites for the … …

37. What is the text of the New Apostolic Creed?

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

371. Is there a difference between the church of Jesus Christ and the New Apostolic Church?

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… … of Jesus Christ is revealed in varying ways and to varying degrees in the New Apostolic Church and in the other … …

372. With what actions did Jesus Christ establish the church?

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… … on Good Friday (cf. Matthew 27: 50), resurrected from the dead on Easter (cf. Matthew 28: 1 et seq.), gave the … …

373. Are there references to the church of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament?

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… … example: the ark: within it, Noah and his family found deliverance from the great flood. The ark served to deliver … His family. Similarly, the church of Christ serves for the deliverance of the sinner (cf. 1 Peter 3: 20-21). The Ten … …

374. How is the church of Jesus Christ described in the New Testament?

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… 374. How is the church of Jesus Christ described in the New Testament? …

376. What parallel is there between the church and the person of Jesus Christ?

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… … also be seen in examples from His life: when He brought the dead man Lazarus back to life, He did so as true God (cf. … …

377. How do we experience the invisible side of the church of Jesus Christ?

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… 377. How do we experience the invisible side of the church of Jesus Christ? …

378. How do we experience the visible side of the church of Jesus Christ?

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… 378. How do we experience the visible side of the church of Jesus Christ? …

379. Is the invisible side of the church of Jesus Christ perfect?

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… 379. Is the invisible side of the church of Jesus Christ perfect? …

38. How did the New Apostolic Creed come into being?

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… … its present form has come into being in line with ongoing developments in doctrine and deepening knowledge. It was … …

380. Is the visible side of the church of Jesus Christ perfect?

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… 380. Is the visible side of the church of Jesus Christ perfect? …

381. What are the identifying features of the church of Jesus Christ?

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… 381. What are the identifying features of the church of Jesus Christ? …

382. What do we mean when we talk about the “oneness of the church of Jesus Christ”?

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… … God is manifest in the church: “God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” (1 John 4: 16). Trinity: … …

384. What do we mean when we talk about the “universality of the church of Jesus Christ”?

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

386. Where are the four characteristics of the church of Jesus Christ manifest?

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… … manifest in different ways and to varying degrees in the various Christian denominations. These … …

387. What tasks are fulfilled in the Lord’s work of redemption?

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… 387. What tasks are fulfilled in the Lord’s work of redemption? …

389. What distinguished the early Christians?

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… … of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2: 42). This is of decisive significance for the church of Jesus Christ. …

39. What is the significance of the New Apostolic Creed?

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… … Church to binding expression. It also has the function of defining the attitude of faith of New Apostolic … …

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

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

391. How did the church of Jesus Christ develop?

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… 391. How did the church of Jesus Christ develop? …

392. Where did the Apostles spread the gospel?

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… …

393. How did their missionary activity proceed?

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… … upon themselves in the service of Christ. Apostle Paul describes his experiences in 2 Corinthians 11: 25-28: … …

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

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

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

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

396. How did the members of the early Christian congregations fare?

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

397. Did the church of Jesus Christ continue to grow?

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

398. How did the Christian doctrine develop?

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… 398. How did the Christian doctrine develop? …

4. How does God reveal Himself in history?

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… … He lived 2,000 years ago. God revealed Himself as the Redeemer in Jesus Christ. Redeemer: see Questions … …

40. What is the structure of the New Apostolic Creed?

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… … of Faith largely correspond to the Apostolicum. They deal with the triune God. The Fourth and Fifth Articles … …

400. How did the renewed occupation of the Apostle ministry come about?

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… … was called to the Apostle ministry by the Holy Spirit, and designated as an Apostle by Henry Drummond. At Christmas … …

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

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… … by Jesus Himself. The most important tasks of the Apostles include the proclamation of the gospel throughout the world, … …

404. Who dispenses the sacraments in the church of Jesus Christ?

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… … ministry. The Apostles also dispense the sacraments for the departed. Holy Sealing is only dispensed by Apostles. In the … …

405. What happens to the church at the return of Christ?

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… …

407. Why are there different Christian denominations?

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… 407. Why are there different Christian denominations? …

408. Where can the church of Jesus Christ be experienced?

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… …

409. What can be said of the future of the church of Jesus Christ?

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… …

41. What is the content of the First Article of Faith?

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… The First Article of Faith deals with the creatorship of God, the Father. God, the … …

410. What do the individual Christian denominations have in common?

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… 410. What do the individual Christian denominations have in common? …

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

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

412. What is a spiritual ministry?

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… …

413. What is the source of the spiritual ministry?

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

415. What do we mean by “authorisation” for a spiritual ministry?

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… … in the name of the Apostle and represents him in the scope defined for that ministry. After all, the Apostle is the one … …

416. What do we mean by “blessing” for a spiritual ministry?

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… … of the ministry are awakened, strengthened, multiplied, and dedicated to the service of the Lord. In addition, … …

418. What do we mean when we talk about “ministrations” in the church of Jesus Christ?

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

42. What is the content of the Second Article of Faith?

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… …

420. Are ministrations also exercised without ordination in the New Apostolic Church?

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… … ordination in the New Apostolic Church. For example, these include church commissions for the religious education of … …

422. When did the activity of the Apostle ministry begin in the church?

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… … preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses and cast out demons.” Mark 3: 14-16 …

423. What does the word 'Apostle' mean?

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… The word ‘Apostle’ means “ambassador” and derives from the Greek word apóstolos. The Apostles are … …

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

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… Apostles have been sent by Jesus Christ in order to grant human beings access to the sacrifice brought … …

425. By what authority do the bearers of the Apostle ministry act?

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… … The Apostle ministry exists in a relationship of complete dependency on Him. …

426. What designations are there in the New Testament for the Apostle ministry?

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… 426. What designations are there in the New Testament for the Apostle … …

427. What is meant by the term “the ministry of the new covenant”?

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… This designation is derived from 2 Corinthians 3: 6 and serves to … …

428. What is meant by the term “the ministry of the Spirit”?

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… … becoming a firstling. The image of the ‘firstlings’ is derived from the “firstfruits” of Revelation 14: 4. This … …

43. What is the content of the Third Article of Faith?

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… …

431. What is meant by the term “the ministry of the word”?

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… John 1: 1-14 describes the Son of God as the “Word” (Logos). All … …

432. How else are the Apostles described?

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… 432. How else are the Apostles described? …

434. Who sent the Apostles?

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… … Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end … …

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

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

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

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… … conferred special authority on Simon Peter: Simon was designated as the “rock” (Peter) and was given the … …

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

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… … at his initiative (cf. Acts 1: 15-26), it was he who delivered the sermon on Pentecost (cf. Acts 2: 14), the … …

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

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

44. What is the content of the Fourth Article of Faith?

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… …

440. According to the New Testament, who dispensed the gift of the Holy Spirit?

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… … on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” This is underlined in Acts 19: 6: “And when Paul had laid hands on … …

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

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… …

443. What was the first ministry to come out of the Apostle ministry?

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… … gospel on Pentecost. Soon after, they discovered that they needed helpers, and so seven men were chosen for this task. … …

445. Did other ministries proceed from the Apostle ministry?

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… … established new congregations, and new ministers were needed to provide them with pastoral care. For this the … …

446. How were the congregations cared for after the death of the early Apostles?

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… 446. How were the congregations cared for after the death of the early Apostles? …

447. Did the Apostle ministry cease to exist after the death of the early Apostles?

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… 447. Did the Apostle ministry cease to exist after the death of the early Apostles? …

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

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… …

449. Why was the activity of the Apostles interrupted?

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… … the time without Apostles, and assured the preservation and development of the gospel. …

45. What is the content of the Fifth Article of Faith?

FAQ

… …

450. When was the Apostle ministry occupied again?

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… … of Christ and in the time before the return of Christ in order to prepare the bridal congregation. Bridal … …

451. Is there any difference in spiritual authority between the Apostle ministry at the beginning and the Apostle ministry at the end of God’s work of redemption?

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… … and the Apostle ministry at the end of God’s work of redemption? …

452. What ministerial levels and ministries are there in the New Apostolic Church?

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… … ministry, and diaconal ministry: The Apostle ministry includes the Chief Apostle, the District Apostles, and the Apostles. The priestly ministry includes Bishops, District Elders, District Evangelists, Shepherds, Evangelists, and Priests. The diaconal ministry includes Deacons and Sub-deacons. Authorisation / … …

453. What are the duties of the apostolate?

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… … in other words, to pronounce something as permissible or forbidden. Thereby the doctrine is established and order is … …

454. From where does the authority of the Apostle ministry derive?

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… 454. From where does the authority of the Apostle ministry derive? …

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

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… … the Apostles is aimed at building up the Lord’s work of redemption and leading it to its completion. This includes … and celebrating Holy Communion. The Lord’s work of redemption: see explanation of Question … …

456. Has the Apostle ministry been given for the whole church of Christ?

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… … offer salvation in Jesus Christ to all people. Apostle Paul describes his commission as follows: “For so the Lord has … …

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

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… … and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the … …

458. Why is the Chief Apostle ministry also called the “ministry of the rock”?

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

459. What are the duties of the Chief Apostle?

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… … for its uniform spread. Beyond that, he establishes the order within the Church. All of these duties comprise the … …

46. What is the content of the Sixth Article of Faith?

FAQ

… …

460. What are the duties of the District Apostle?

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… … pastoral care and caring for the congregations within a defined working area (“District Apostle district”). It … …

461. Who is it that calls a minister to a spiritual ministry?

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… The designation for a spiritual ministry is not based upon human … …

462. What is meant by the term 'ordination'?

FAQ

… …

464. What transpires during the ordination?

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… … receives the commission to discharge his ministry within a defined scope. Sanctification: see Question … …

466. How should a spiritual ministry be discharged?

FAQ

… … in their conduct and spiritual competency. This includes familiarity with the doctrine, firmness in faith, … …

468. What is the duty of all ministers?

FAQ

… … to proclaim the gospel of Christ and to stand up for it. He provides pastoral care for the members assigned to him and … …

469. What are the duties of the priestly ministers?

FAQ

… … consecrate and dispense Holy Communion. Their tasks also include conducting divine services and funerals, performing … …

47. What is the content of the Seventh Article of Faith?

FAQ

… The Seventh Article of Faith deals with Holy Communion. Holy Communion: see Questions … …

470. What is the task of the Deacons?

FAQ

… 470. What is the task of the Deacons? …

471. What is an appointment?

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… An appointment is the assignment of a firmly defined task. The appointment can be limited in terms of … …

472. What are sacraments?

FAQ

… …

473. What is the purpose of the sacraments?

FAQ

… …

479. Which sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ?

FAQ

… …

48. What is the content of the Eighth Article of Faith?

FAQ

… …

482. What is the meaning of “original sin”?

FAQ

… …

484. Are there any references to Holy Baptism with water in the Old Testament?

FAQ

… Yes, the deliverance of Noah in the ark, which was carried on the … …

485. Did Jesus also have to be baptised?

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… …

486. What did Jesus say to His disciples concerning baptism?

FAQ

… …

488. How is Holy Baptism with water dispensed?

FAQ

… …

489. Why can children be baptised?

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… … 10: 14) indicates that the blessings of God should also be made accessible to children. This includes the … …

49. What is the content of the Ninth Article of Faith?

FAQ

… …

490. What are the effects of Holy Baptism with water?

FAQ

… …

491. What is the relationship between Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing?

FAQ

… … the Holy Spirit. In the process, Holy Baptism with water precedes Holy Sealing. Rebirth out of water and the … …

493. Are baptisms performed in other Christian denominations valid?

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… 493. Are baptisms performed in other Christian denominations valid? …

494. From what does the term 'Lord's Supper' derive?

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… 494. From what does the term 'Lord's Supper' derive? …

495. What other designations are used in reference to Holy Communion?

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… 495. What other designations are used in reference to Holy Communion? …

496. Is there a relationship between the Passover meal and Holy Communion?

FAQ

… … from captivity in Egypt. Holy Communion refers to deliverance in a much broader sense, namely to the … …

497. Is Holy Communion attested anywhere else in the New Testament?

FAQ

… … this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.” These words are the basis for the … …

499. What does Holy Communion call to mind for the believer?

FAQ

… … Communion is a meal of remembrance: it calls to mind the death of Jesus Christ as a unique event that is valid for … …

5. How does God identify Himself?

FAQ

… 5. How does God identify Himself? …

50. What is the content of the Tenth Article of Faith?

FAQ

… …

500. What do those who partake in Holy Communion profess?

FAQ

… … in Holy Communion thereby profess their belief in the death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ. Those who … …

502. Is there a connection between Holy Communion and the future “marriage feast” in heaven?

FAQ

… …

503. What happens when the wafers are consecrated?

FAQ

… … of Jesus is joined to the bread and wine. This event is described as ‘consubstantiation’. In Holy Communion, … …

506. For how long do the body and blood of Christ remain present in the consecrated wafers?

FAQ

… … wafers until they have reached the recipients they are intended to reach. …

509. What are the words of the consecration for Holy Communion?

FAQ

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

51. Who is the triune God?

FAQ

… God is a spiritual, perfect, and completely independent being. He is eternal, without beginning and … …

511. What is the prerequisite for worthily partaking in Holy Communion?

FAQ

… …

512. What are the effects of Holy Communion?

FAQ

… … the unity of the believers with one another, because they develop together into the nature of Jesus Christ. Thus Holy … …

513. Who is entitled to partake in Holy Communion?

FAQ

… …

514. What is the significance of the communion celebrations of other churches?

FAQ

… … communion celebrations of other churches. There too, the death and resurrection are commemorated with gratitude and … …

515. What is Holy Sealing?

FAQ

… …

516. What does the term “sealing” / “sealed” mean in the letters of the New Testament?

FAQ

… …

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

FAQ

… …

52. What characteristics of God do we know?

FAQ

… Human beings are incapable of fully describing God. However, we know some of God’s … …

520. When was the promise of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit fulfilled?

FAQ

… … fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing … …

521. When did the anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit occur?

FAQ

… After the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him. John the Baptist attested the following: … …

522. What is the significance of Jesus’ baptism and subsequent anointing with the Holy Spirit?

FAQ

… The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and the descending of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus are references to … …

523. From what does it follow that Holy Baptism with water should precede the receiving of the gift of the Holy Spirit?

FAQ

… … what does it follow that Holy Baptism with water should precede the receiving of the gift of the Holy Spirit? …

524. What does the book of Acts relate concerning Holy Sealing?

FAQ

… …

526. What are the prerequisites for receiving the sacrament of Holy Sealing?

FAQ

… …

529. What is the relationship between Holy Sealing and the rebirth out of water and the Spirit?

FAQ

… …

53. What does it mean when we say: “God is the One God”?

FAQ

… … fundamental to the Christian faith. ‘Monotheism’ is the designation for the doctrine that there is only a single … …

530. What are the effects of Holy Sealing?

FAQ

… … within the human being as a result of Holy Sealing, now confidently addresses God as “Abba, Father”. If the … we have been given the Lord’s Prayer, in which we confidently address God as “Our Father”. Beyond that, … …

531. Is there a life after death?

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… 531. Is there a life after death? …

532. What is death?

FAQ

… 532. What is death? …

533. How else does the Bible understand “death”?

FAQ

… …

534. Who has power over death?

FAQ

… 534. Who has power over death? …

535. What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

FAQ

… … Jesus Christ is the foundation for the resurrection of the dead. Since He has resurrected, the dead will also … …

536. Are there any references to life after death in Holy Scripture?

FAQ

… 536. Are there any references to life after death in Holy Scripture? …

537. Where do human beings find themselves after physical death?

FAQ

… 537. Where do human beings find themselves after physical death? …

538. What do we mean when we talk about “the beyond”?

FAQ

… … in general to all realms, events, and conditions that lie outside of the material world. In a narrower sense, this … …

539. Is there a reincarnation of the dead?

FAQ

… 539. Is there a reincarnation of the dead? …

540. Can we connect with the departed?

FAQ

… 540. Can we connect with the departed? …

541. What is the condition of the souls in the beyond?

FAQ

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

542. Who are the “dead in Christ”?

FAQ

… 542. Who are the “dead in Christ”? …

543. Can the condition of the souls in the beyond be changed?

FAQ

… … of the souls in the beyond for the better. After His death, Jesus Christ went into the realm of the dead and … …

545. What statements does Holy Scripture make concerning help for the dead?

FAQ

… … statements does Holy Scripture make concerning help for the dead? …

546. Can we help the departed attain salvation?

FAQ

… 546. Can we help the departed attain salvation? …

547. In what way do the departed receive salvation?

FAQ

… 547. In what way do the departed receive salvation? …

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

FAQ

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

549. How do we know about the events of the future?

FAQ

… …

55. What does it mean when we say: “God is the Almighty”?

FAQ

… … activity cannot be limited by anyone. The creation clearly demonstrates that God is almighty. All things have been … …

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

FAQ

… … hour your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24: 42). Jesus also made it clear in parables that believers are to be watchful … …

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

FAQ

… … preaching of the early Apostles. Next to the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus, it was among the most … …

555. What does the promise of Christ’s return mean for us?

FAQ

… … of the gospel that Jesus Christ will return and take His bride unto Himself. He Himself has promised His return (cf. … …

556. Why do we believe that the promise of Christ’s return is near?

FAQ

… …

558. How is the return of Christ described in the letters of Apostle Paul?

FAQ

… 558. How is the return of Christ described in the letters of Apostle Paul? …

559. What will happen at the return of Christ?

FAQ

… … statements of Apostle Paul: At the return of Christ, the dead who have died in Christ, will be the first to resurrect … without having to suffer physical death. Both the dead and the living will receive a glorious body. This body … …

560. What is the basis of the believers’ hope that they will not need to suffer physical death?

FAQ

… … hope that they will not need to suffer physical death? …

561. Who will be caught up at the return of Christ?

FAQ

… … to others is beyond human judgement and is subject to the decision of God. Rebirth out of water and the Spirit: see … …

562. Who is included in the “bridal congregation”?

FAQ

… 562. Who is included in the “bridal congregation”? …

564. Does the Bible relate any other characteristics of the bridal congregation?

FAQ

… … bridal congregation. The number “144,000” is not to be understood literally, but is of symbolic nature. It is … …

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

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… … property of God. Being “without fault”, having “no deceit” in their mouths, and “following the Lamb”, … …

566. When will the “marriage of the Lamb” take place?

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… … other words, the union of the bridal congregation with the bridegroom, Jesus Christ—will take place after He returns … …

567. What will transpire at the “marriage of the Lamb”?

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568. What happens on earth after the return of Christ?

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57. What does it mean when we say: “God is the Loving One”?

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… … the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” (1 John 4: 16). “Yes, I … …

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

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

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… When Satan is bound and when the powers opposed to God are deprived of all their power, the resurrection of the martyrs … …

574. What events comprise the first resurrection?

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… During the first resurrection, the “dead in Christ” will resurrect and, together with the … …

576. Will human beings still sin during this time?

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… Yes. Even though Satan has been deprived of his power and can no longer tempt anyone to sin, … …

577. What transpires during the period of the kingdom of peace on earth?

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… … Christ and the royal priesthood will preach the gospel unhindered. The gospel will be brought to all human beings … …

578. What happens at the end of the kingdom of peace?

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… … (cf. Revelation 20: 7-10). From then on, evil will be rendered powerless forever. …

579. What will happen once evil has been deprived of its power forever?

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… 579. What will happen once evil has been deprived of its power forever? …

58. What does it mean when we say: “God is the Gracious One”?

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… … and kindness (cf. Psalm 103: 8). That God is gracious is demonstrated first and foremost by the fact that He accepts … …

583. How did the gospel come to the Gentiles?

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

585. Where did the designation “Christian” come into being?

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586. How long were the Apostles active?

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587. How did the activity of the Holy Spirit reveal itself after the death of the early Apostles?

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

588. How was salvation imparted throughout this period?

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589. How did Christendom develop after the second century AD?

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59. What does it mean to say that “God is the Righteous One”?

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… … “His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32: 4). Human beings can depend on God’s … …

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

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591. Who were the “Church Fathers”?

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… … after the time of the “Apostolic Fathers”. Their ranks include such men as Ambrose of Milan (339 to 397), … …

592. When did Christianity become the state religion in the Roman Empire?

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… … in the Roman Empire to the status of state religion. He forbade the worship of pagan gods. “Religious freedom” … …

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

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

594. What else did the Christians have to contend with starting in the seventh century?

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… … and Northern Africa. This led to battles, for example, the Crusades. These took place between 1095 and 1270 in the … …

595. What developments led to the efforts to reform the church?

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… 595. What developments led to the efforts to reform the church? …

596. What is the Reformation?

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… … renewal movement in Europe, which was based on the desire to return to the gospel. It is closely associated … …

597. Who are the most significant of the Reformers?

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… In addition to Martin Luther from Wittenberg, this group included the Reformer Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531), who was … …

598. How did the Roman Catholic Church react to the Reformation?

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… … the power of the papacy. The term ‘Counter-Reformation’ denotes the response of the Roman Catholic Church to the … …

599. What were the consequences of the conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism?

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… … of the state on the church. Thereafter, the sovereign determined the religious affiliation of his subjects. The … …

6. Where are revelations of God recorded?

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… 6. Where are revelations of God recorded? …

60. What does it mean to say: “God is the Perfect One”?

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… … of His own perfect will. God is completely free in His decisions. God’s perfection incorporates truth. With God … …

600. What was the condition of Christendom in the Europe of the eighteenth century?

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… … often came to be associated with a school of thought that regarded human reason as the sole measure of all things … …

601. What was the condition of Christendom in the nineteenth century?

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… In the nineteenth century, increasing efforts were made in order to win back those who had, through poverty and … …

602. What important developments occurred in the Christendom of the nineteenth century?

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

603. How did the renewed occupation of the Apostle ministry in the nineteenth century come about?

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… … gathered for conferences in Albury (Southern England), in order to study the Revelation of Jesus Christ together. … …

604. How did the Catholic Apostolic Church come into being?

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… … the Apostles withdrew to Albury for a year of intensive deliberations together. They developed the “Great … …

606. What happened when some of the Apostles died?

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… … no more Apostles in the Catholic Apostolic Church after the death of the last living Apostle Francis V. Woodhouse in the … …

607. How did the New Apostolic Church come into being?

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… … did not acknowledge this calling. Prophet Geyer and the leader of the Catholic Apostolic congregation in Hamburg, … …

608. What happened in the time following?

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… … In 1884, Apostle Menkhoff established the Church magazine Der Herold (“The Herald”) in Germany. Under his … …

609. How did the name “New Apostolic Church” come into being?

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… In order to distinguish itself from the Catholic Apostolic … …

610. How long was the prophet ministry active?

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… … time, the significance of the prophet ministry began to decline. As of the end of the 1920s there were no more … …

611. Who was the first Chief Apostle?

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… … Braunschweig, Germany was called as an Apostle. After the death of Apostles Schwartz and Menkhoff, he assumed the … …

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

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613. What is a divine service?

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… … worship God, praise Him, and thank Him. They also gather in order to hear the word of God and receive the … …

614. What was divine service like in the Old Testament?

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… … Jews gathered in specially built houses (synagogues) in order to pray and read and interpret Holy Scripture … …

616. How did Christian divine service develop further?

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618. What are the basic elements of the divine service?

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… … of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2: 42). From this we derive the basic elements of the divine service: the … …

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

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… … doctrine of Jesus Christ, in other words, the gospel of the death, resurrection, and return of the Son of God. This … …

620. What do we mean when we talk about “breaking of bread”?

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… … central event in the divine service, which is celebrated in gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus. Holy Communion: see … …

621. What does “communion” signify in the divine service?

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

624. What is the sermon capable of doing?

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… … are answered, faith is strengthened, comfort is given, confidence is imparted, admonitions and help in … …

627. Does this rule out any mistakes in the proclamation and hearing of the sermon?

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… … human being then proclaims the word of God, it can indeed contain mistakes. Nevertheless, God lays His power … …

628. What is the duty of the listeners in the sermon?

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… … put it into practice in daily life in thought, word, and deed. They are thus called upon to lead a life of following … …

63. What references to the triune God are there in the Old Testament?

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… … in Mamre in the form of three men (cf. Genesis 18). This is understood as a reference to the trinity of God. It is the … …

630. What is the only prayer that is spoken in accordance with a fixed wording in the divine service?

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… … in accordance with a fixed wording. One version of it is recorded with five pleas (cf. Luke 11: 2-4), and another, more detailed version is recorded with seven pleas (cf. Matthew 6: 9-13). …

631. What is the wording of the Lord’s Prayer in divine service?

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… … the Lord’s Prayer is prayed in accordance with the words recorded in the gospel of Matthew: “Our Father in heaven, … …

632. What does the address “Our Father” mean?

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… … He has created them, that He is their Lord, and that He provides for them. They can address God as “Father” … …

634. What does it mean to say: “Hallowed be Your name”?

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

636. What does it mean when we say: “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”?

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… … will reigns without restriction. This plea expresses the desire that all things may also occur in accordance with … …

637. What does it mean when we pray: “Give us this day our daily bread”?

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… … words, believers pray for all the things a person needs in order to live. This plea also incorporates the request that … …

638. What does it mean to pray: “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors”?

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… 638. What does it mean to pray: “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors”? …

64. What references to the trinity of God are recorded in the New Testament?

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… 64. What references to the trinity of God are recorded in the New Testament? …

640. What is meant by the words “Deliver us from the evil one”?

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… 640. What is meant by the words “Deliver us from the evil one”? …

641. What do we mean when we say: “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever”?

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… … to the completion of His plan of salvation, when the redeemed will be permitted to experience the glory of God in … …

642. What does the word “Amen” mean?

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… This word derives from the Hebrew and translates to mean: “So be … …

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

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… … to the Apostle ministry: “In the commission of my sender, the Apostle, I proclaim unto you the glad tidings: … …

646. How is it that sins can be forgiven?

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… … the God of love—sent His Son to the earth. With His death on the cross, the latter brought the eternally valid … of Satan and conquered him and his works, namely sin and death. Since then, it has been possible for human beings to … when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son...” Romans 5: 10 …

649. What must a person do in order to have his sins forgiven?

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65. When was the doctrine of the trinity of God formulated?

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650. What else is part of this recognition of having sinned?

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… The recognition that one has sinned includes an awareness of one’s own weaknesses and … …

651. What is meant by repentance and remorse?

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… … is the feeling of suffering caused by wrongs committed in deed or omission. Sincere remorse also shows itself in the … …

652. What are the effects of the forgiveness of sins?

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… … Jesus Christ with the words: “The peace of the Risen One abide with you!” If this peace is absorbed believingly in … …

653. Are there sins that cannot be forgiven?

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654. Who commits the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

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… … consciously and intentionally portray the Holy Spirit as a devilish or misleading power for hostile and base motives … …

658. Do children also receive the sacraments?

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659. Are the sacraments also dispensed to the departed?

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… 659. Are the sacraments also dispensed to the departed? …

66. What is the relationship of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit to one another?

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… … is the Creator of heaven and earth. God, the Son, is the Redeemer who became human and gave His life as a sacrifice … …

660. What are “acts of blessing”?

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661. What happens in an act of blessing?

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… … and offers them His help, grace, and compassion. The dedication of a church building or place of worship for a … …

663. What is confirmation?

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

664. What is necessary in order to be confirmed?

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665. How is the act of confirmation performed?

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… … front of the altar and answer the question of whether they desire to pursue their future path of life as New Apostolic … …

666. What is the effect of the confirmation blessing?

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… The blessing strengthens the confirmands in their endeavour to keep their confirmation vow and profess Jesus … …

667. What is the text of the confirmation vow?

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… … follows: “I renounce Satan and all his work and ways, and surrender myself to You, O triune God, Father, Son, and Holy … …

668. What do we mean when we talk about the act of “adoption”?

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… … in the divine service in which Christians from other denominations are welcomed into the New Apostolic … …

67. What does the term “Father” mean when it is used in relationship to God?

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670. What is the engagement blessing?

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… … In this act of blessing, the engaged couple publicly declares before God and the congregation their intent to … …

671. What is a wedding blessing?

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

672. For which wedding anniversaries is a blessing dispensed?

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… … (25 years) ruby wedding anniversary (40 years) golden wedding anniversary (50 years) diamond wedding … …

673. What happens at the dedication of a church building?

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674. What happens when a church building is deconsecrated?

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… 674. What happens when a church building is deconsecrated? …

676. When are ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, and retirements performed in the divine service?

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678. What is the function of music in the divine service?

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… … Psalm 150). It therefore has a serving function. It can deeply move the soul, prepare the congregation for the … …

679. How is the divine service concluded?

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68. What do we know about God as the Creator?

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… … life; and man became a living being. The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He … …

681. What is it that causes the believers to attend the divine services regularly?

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… Believers desire to worship God in fellowship with one another. They … …

682. What are the consequences of not attending the divine services?

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… … will diminish and their longing for the word of God will fade. It is a sin to consciously reject or despise the … …

683. Are there acts of blessing that do not occur in the context of a divine service?

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… … dispensation of the prenatal blessing is always performed outside of the divine service. As a rule, it takes place in … …

684. What is the prenatal blessing?

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… … the prenatal blessing, God strengthens the mother in her endeavour to promote and cultivate the faith life of her … …

685. What is a church funeral?

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… The church funeral is a divine service that provides comfort and strength to the bereaved. This comfort … …

686. What happens at a church funeral?

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… In the funeral service, the life of the deceased is honoured in appropriate fashion. The soul and … the resurrection to eternal life. The soulless body of the deceased is surrendered to the earth. “In the sweat of … …

687. Does the funeral have any impact on the resurrection of the dead?

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… … Does the funeral have any impact on the resurrection of the dead? …

689. How do the ministers of the Church fulfil their pastoral care duties?

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… The pastoral care provided by the ministers has the objective of supporting … …

69. What does the creation tell us about God?

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… … by which it functions bear witness to God’s wisdom, the magnitude of which cannot even be imagined by man. In … …

690. What is the function of the pastoral care visit?

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… The main focus of the pastoral care visit is the endeavour to deepen love for God and His work, to promote … …

691. Do we have confession in pastoral care?

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… … guilt before a church minister. Although no confession is needed for the forgiveness of sins, there is still an … …

692. Is the task of providing pastoral care only reserved for the ministers?

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… In an expanded sense, pastoral care is also a task for the entire … …

693. How is pastoral care provided for children?

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… 693. How is pastoral care provided for children? …

694. What is the objective of church instruction?

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… … in personal responsibility toward God. This objective is derived from the gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition, church … …

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

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… … manner, children who do not yet attend school can already develop a trusting relationship with God. Imparting … …

696. What is the function of Sunday School?

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… … with God’s children and in the divine service, to impart understanding of God’s activity to the children in an … …

697. What is the content and objective of divine services for children?

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… … by priestly ministers in a manner corresponding to the understanding of the children. The ministers thereby help … …

698. What is the function of Religious Instruction in church?

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… … to the faith life of the children. Contents of faith are deepened, knowledge is promoted, and the interconnections … …

7. Does God also provide revelations about the future?

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… 7. Does God also provide revelations about the future? …

70. In what span of time did God create the world?

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… … of time. Genesis 2: 2 states: “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the … …

700. How is pastoral care provided for young people?

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… 700. How is pastoral care provided for young people? …

701. What is the function of pastoral care for youth?

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… Pastoral care for young people serves to help them develop into personalities with strength of faith and a … …

702. How is pastoral care provided to the terminally ill and dying?

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… 702. How is pastoral care provided to the terminally ill and dying? …

703. How is pastoral care provided to the relatives of a dying person?

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… 703. How is pastoral care provided to the relatives of a dying person? …

704. What does support for the bereaved entail?

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… … to impart a feeling of genuine sympathy to the bereaved. Despite any fears of saying the wrong words, it is important … …

705. What is the purpose of support for the bereaved?

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… … bereaved of the positive and cheerful experiences they have made with the departed. Providing comfort to the bereaved … …

707. What is the significance of Christmas?

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708. What is the significance of Palm Sunday?

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709. What is the significance of Good Friday?

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… … believers look back on the crucifixion and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Through His sacrificial death, the Son of God broke the power of Satan and of … …

710. What is the significance of Easter?

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… … feast is the fact that Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead. The resurrection of Jesus Christ took place on the … …

711. What is the significance of Ascension Day?

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… On Ascension Day we are reminded that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven out of the … …

712. What is the significance of Pentecost?

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… … After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Apostle Peter delivered a powerful sermon which centred on the crucified … …

713. What is the significance of Thanksgiving Day?

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… … divine service is held which focuses on expressing gratitude to God for all the good gifts He grants to us … …

714. What is the format of divine services on church holy days?

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715. What do we mean when we talk about prayer?

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… … God’s majesty and love in humbleness. The Holy Spirit provides inspiration for proper prayer. …

716. Is praying necessary?

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… Praying is at times described as the “breathing of the soul”. This image … …

717. What references are there to prayer in the Old Testament?

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… … and without injustice; righteous and upright is He” (Deuteronomy 32: 3-4). The most important endeavour of the … …

719. What does the Bible relate about the prayer life of Jesus?

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… … withdrew to pray. The gospel of Luke relates that Jesus made a special point of praying before decisive events, … …

72. Does the creation of God only consist of that which human beings can grasp with their senses?

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… … There is also an invisible creation of God. Its mysteries elude human inquiry— like God Himself. Holy Scripture … …

720. What is the “intercessory prayer”?

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… The “intercessory prayer” is recorded in John 17. This is the great prayer that Jesus … …

721. What do we know about the prayers of the early Christians?

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… … (Acts 1: 14). Accounts of intensive prayers are also recorded in association with significant events, for example … …

722. How are we to pray?

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… … may also turn to God repeatedly in the course of the day in order to feel His nearness and seek His help. In the family … …

723. What is the content of a prayer?

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… The content of a prayer is defined by adoration and worship, thanks, petitions, and … …

727. Why do we intercede for others?

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… 727. Why do we intercede for others? …

728. What are the effects of prayer?

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… Prayer strengthens faith and trust in God, and provides the assurance of security in God. After praying, … …

729. What do we mean when we talk about the “willingness to offer and sacrifice”?

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… … to offer and sacrifice” refers to a person’s inner desire to use his gifts and talents for the benefit of … …

73. What belongs to the invisible creation?

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… … immortal souls of human beings, as well as the realm of the dead. Realm of the dead: see Questions … …

730. What do people generally mean when they talk about “offerings and sacrifices”?

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… … 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?

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… 731. How do we understand our sacrifices? …

732. What was the significance of sacrifice in the old covenant?

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… … Through their sacrifices, the people sought to express gratitude, turn away the punishment of God, or bring about … …

733. What is the significance of sacrifice in the new covenant?

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734. Who is the greatest example of willingness to sacrifice?

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… … upon us to follow Him. “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us … …

735. What is the basis for our willingness to sacrifice?

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… A sacrifice in the Christian sense should not be considered an enforced obligation. Neither should it be made … …

736. How is willingness to sacrifice demonstrated in congregational life?

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… 736. How is willingness to sacrifice demonstrated in congregational life? …

737. What is a spiritual sacrifice?

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… … will of God and allows oneself to be led by that which God desires. …

738. What is the relationship between sacrifice and blessing?

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… … beforehand. These sacrifices are therefore an expression of gratitude for that which they have received. In the case of … …

739. What is marriage?

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… Marriage is the lifelong union between a man and woman, as desired by God, and upon which His blessing rests. It also … …

74. Is the Devil part of the invisible creation?

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… 74. Is the Devil part of the invisible creation? …

740. What can we derive from the account of creation concerning marriage?

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… 740. What can we derive from the account of creation concerning marriage? …

741. What is the significance of the wedding blessing?

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… The wedding blessing can have many different effects: it provides strength for enduring love and fidelity, promotes … …

742. What significance does the Christian faith have for the success of the marriage?

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… It is desirable for spouses to have a common agreement in matters … …

743. What is the significance of sex in marriage?

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… … to the wellbeing of both spouses. Sex in marriage should be defined by mutual respect, sensitivity, and understanding. …

744. What is the New Apostolic Church’s position on family planning?

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… … however, it opposes all measures by which life may be destroyed through human choice. …

745. What is the New Apostolic Church’s position on fulfilling one’s obligations in one’s profession and society?

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… The Ten Commandments provide direction for fulfilling one’s duties in one’s … …

748. What is the position of the New Apostolic Church toward the state?

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

749. How is the relationship of the New Apostolic Church with other churches, denominations, and religions?

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… … of the New Apostolic Church with other churches, denominations, and religions? …

750. What is the social commitment of the New Apostolic Church?

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

76. What is the task of the angels?

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… … to serve human beings. From Matthew 18: 10 we may even conclude that children have special angel protection. “I … …

78. Why should human beings concern themselves with the invisible?

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… … soul and spirit continue to exist even after physical death, it is important to concern oneself with the … …

79. How should human beings concern themselves with the invisible?

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80. What is the position of man in the creation?

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… … them” (Genesis 1: 26-27). The term ‘material’ is derived from the Latin word materia, which means … …

81. What does it mean to be created in the image of God?

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… … to the love of God. It is because God addresses man, provides for him, and allows him to share in divine … …

84. What is the relationship between man and His Creator?

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… Human beings are dependent on God in their existence. Human beings have the … …

86. How are human beings, as the image of God, to conduct themselves within the creation?

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… … the Creator, for the way they treat the creation. They can deal freely, but not recklessly, with the creation. As the … …

87. Were the first human beings allowed to do as they pleased without restriction?

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… … to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden. In so doing He tested man to see how they would deal … …

89. What is associated with the fall into sin?

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… Separation from God, spiritual death, was the direct consequence of the fall into sin. From … …

9. How are human beings to conduct themselves with respect to God’s revelations?

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… … believe, divine matters will be valuable to them and will define their lives. For example, someone who does not … …

90. Do human beings have to remain in spiritual death?

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… 90. Do human beings have to remain in spiritual death? …

91. What does it mean to say that God created human beings as an entity consisting of spirit, soul, and body?

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… … person. Through the soul and spirit, which are not definitively distinguished from one another in the Bible, … …

92. What happens after a human being’s physical death?

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… 92. What happens after a human being’s physical death? …

93. Who is God, the Son?

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… … the terms “Father” and “Son” might suggest an order of precedence. Father and Son are both equally true … …

94. Who is Jesus Christ?

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95. What references to the birth of Jesus are there in the Old Testament?

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… … are from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5: 2). Isaiah described Jesus with names that emphasise His uniqueness: … …

96. Who prepared the way for Jesus?

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97. How did John the Baptist describe Jesus Christ?

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… 97. How did John the Baptist describe Jesus Christ? …

98. What does the term “Lamb of God” mean here?

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99. What is the significance of Jesus’ sacrificial death for us?

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Acts

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Acts

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Acts

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Acts

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Acts of blessing

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Adoption

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Adultery

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Afterlife

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Amen

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Angel protection

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Angels

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Anointing

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Antichrist

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Apocrypha

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Apostle

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Apostle Meeting

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Apostle ministry

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Apostle ministry – church of Christ

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Apostle ministry – continuity

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Apostle ministry – designations

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Apostle ministry – no personal occupation

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Apostle ministry – reoccupation (personal occupation)

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Apostles – authority / calling

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Apostles – commission

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Apostles – death of the early Apostles

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Apostles – early Apostles

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Apostles – nearness to Jesus Christ

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Apostles – tasks

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Apostles – the first twelve

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Apostles’ doctrine

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Apostolate

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Apostolic Fathers and Church Fathers

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Apostolic laying on of hands

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Apostolicity

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Apostolicum

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Appointments, Church

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Ark

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Ascension Day

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Attitude

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Authority

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Authority

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Authority of the keys

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Avarice

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Baptised

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Baptism of the Spirit

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Baptism unto repentance

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Baptism with water, Holy

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Beatitudes

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Being spiritually equipped

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Betrayal

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Beyond

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Bible / Holy Scripture

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Bishop

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Blame for the death of Jesus

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Blasphemy

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Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

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Blessing

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Blessing, spiritual

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Body and blood of Jesus

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Body of Christ

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Bread and wine

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Breaking of bread

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Bride of Christ / Bridal congregation

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Canon

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Care for the dying

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Catholic

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Catholic Apostolic Church

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Centre of Scripture

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Chief Apostle, Chief Apostle ministry

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Child baptism

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Child sealing

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Childhood in God

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Children

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Christian persecutions

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Christianity – development

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Christians

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Christians – the early Christians

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Christmas

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Christos

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Church – Reformation

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Church – Western and Eastern Churches

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Church building – deconsecration

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Church building – dedication

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Church Fathers

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Church of Jesus Christ

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Church of Jesus Christ – apostolicity

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Church of Jesus Christ – development

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Church of Jesus Christ – founding, institution

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Church of Jesus Christ – functions

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Church of Jesus Christ – Head

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Church of Jesus Christ – holiness

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Church of Jesus Christ – marks of the church (notae ecclesiae)

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Church of Jesus Christ – protection

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Church of Jesus Christ – references to the church of Christ

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Church of Jesus Christ – unity

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Church of Jesus Christ – universality

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Church of Jesus Christ, invisible

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Church of Jesus Christ, visible

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Cleansing of the temple

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Closing benediction, concluding benediction

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Colossians

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Commandment

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Communion celebrations – in other denominations

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Communion, Holy

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Communion, Holy – celebration

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Communion, Holy – children

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Communion, Holy – consecration

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Communion, Holy – description

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Communion, Holy – dispensation

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Communion, Holy – effects

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Communion, Holy – elements

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Communion, Holy – eligibility

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Communion, Holy – eschatological meal

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Communion, Holy – for the departed

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Communion, Holy – for the sick and terminally ill

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Communion, Holy – forgiveness of sins

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Communion, Holy – institution

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Communion, Holy – marriage feast

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Communion, Holy – meal of fellowship

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Communion, Holy – meal of profession

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Communion, Holy – meal of remembrance

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Communion, Holy – prerequisites

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Community of the saints

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Concupiscence

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Confession (of faith)

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Confession (of sin)

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Confessional text / Great Testimony

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Confirmation

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Confirmation vow

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Congregation

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Congregation – pastoral care

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Congregational rector

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Conscience

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Consecration (Holy Communion)

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Consubstantiation

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Corruption

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Council

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Counter-reformation

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Covenant – old covenant, new covenant

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Creation

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Creation – preservation, responsibility

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Creation, invisible

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Creed

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Creed – Apostolicum

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Creed – Nicaea-Constantinople

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Creed, New Apostolic

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Cross, Sign of the cross

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Crucifixion

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Crusades

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Culture

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Curse

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Daniel

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Day of creation

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Day of the Lord / Day of Christ

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Deacon

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Death

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Death penalty

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Death, physical

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Death, spiritual

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Decalogue

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Deconsecration

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Dedication

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Defamation, slander

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Demon

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Denial

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Denomination

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Departed

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Departed – redemption, imparting salvation, help for the departed

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Deuteronomy

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Deuteronomy

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Devil / Satan

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Disciples of Jesus

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Dishonesty

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Disobedience toward God

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District Apostle, District Apostle Helper

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District Elder

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District Evangelist

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District rector

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Divine service

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Divine service – acts of blessing

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Divine service – dispensation of the sacraments

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Divine service – for the departed

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Divine service – in the Old Testament

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Divine service – invocation

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Divine service – music

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Divine service attendance

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Divine service for children

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Divorce

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Double commandment of love

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Doxology (praise of God)

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Dual nature of Jesus Christ, Doctrine of Hypostatic Union

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Dying

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Easter

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Ecclesiasticus

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Eden

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Election

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Embezzlement

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End of the world

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Engagement, engagement blessing

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Entry into Jerusalem

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Environment, social

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Envy

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Ephesians

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Eschatology

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Eternal life / Immortality

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Eucharist

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Euthanasia

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Evangelist

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Evangelist – early congregations

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Evangelist – gospel

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Evil – evil, or the evil one

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Exodus

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Exodus

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Exodus

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Exodus

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Exodus

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Exodus

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Ezekiel

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Faith

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Faith in God

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Fall into sin

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False witness

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Family

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Fear of God

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Fellowship

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Fellowship with God, eternal

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First resurrection

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Firstlings, the status of firstling

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Following Christ

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Foreword

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Forgiveness of sins

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Forgiveness of sins – effects

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Forgiveness of sins – prerequisites

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Forgiveness of sins – proclamation

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Fraud

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Freedom of religion

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Fruit of the Spirit

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Funeral

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Galatians

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Garden of Eden

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Genesis

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Gentiles

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Gethsemane

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Gift miracles

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Gifts, spiritual

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Glory

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Goal of faith

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God – love

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God – the Almighty

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God – the Creator

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God – the Eternal

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God – the Gracious One

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God – the Holy One

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God – the One

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God – the Perfect One

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God – the Righteous

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God, the Father

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God, the Holy Spirit

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God, the Son

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God’s name

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God’s name – misuse

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God’s plan of salvation

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God’s word

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Golden calf

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Golden rule

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Good Friday

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Gospel

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Gospel – spreading, proclaiming

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Grace of God

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Great commission

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Great Testimony

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Great tribulation – time of the great tribulation

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Guilt

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Healing of the sick

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Heaven

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hebrews

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Hell

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Heresy

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High priest

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Holiness

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Holy days, church

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Holy days, Thanksgiving Day

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Holy Scripture – interpretation

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Holy Spirit

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Holy Spirit – activity

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Holy Spirit – Comforter and Helper

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Holy Spirit – designations

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Holy Spirit – fruits of the Holy Spirit

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Holy Spirit – gift

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Holy Spirit – Maker of the new creation

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Holy Spirit – outpouring

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Holy Spirit – power

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Holy Spirit – truth

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House of God

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Household

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Human dignity

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Humbleness, humble

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Hundred forty-four thousand

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Hypocrisy

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Idols, idol worship

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Image of God

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Images of Jesus

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Immanuel

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Immortal, immortality

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Imparting salvation

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Incarnation of God

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Inclination to sin (concupiscence)

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Incorruption

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Insemination, artificial

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Inspiration

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Instruction, church

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Interpretation of Holy Scripture

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Isaiah

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Isaiah

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Isaiah

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Isaiah

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Isaiah

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Islam

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Israel

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James

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James

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James

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Jeremiah

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Jesus – baptism

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Jesus – birth

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Jesus – childhood

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Jesus – in the realm of the dead

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Jesus – miracles

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Jesus – references to His death and resurrection

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Jesus – Servant of God

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Jesus – Son of David

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Jesus – the Anointed One, anointing

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Jesus – victory over sin

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Jesus – words on the cross

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Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ – at the right hand of God

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Jesus Christ – authority

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Jesus Christ – bridegroom

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Jesus Christ – Creator

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Jesus Christ – fellowship of life with Jesus Christ

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Jesus Christ – God and Man

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Jesus Christ – King

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Jesus Christ – King, Priest, and Prophet

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Jesus Christ – Mediator

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Jesus Christ – obedience

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Jesus Christ – Priest, High Priest

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Jesus Christ – Prophet

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Jesus Christ – the good shepherd

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Jesus Christ – victor

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Jesus’ arrest

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Jesus’ burial

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Jesus’ condemnation

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Jesus’ doctrine

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Jesus’ teaching activity

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Joel

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John

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John

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John

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John

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John

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John the Baptist

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Judas Iscariot

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Jude

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Judgement

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Justification

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Killing in self-defence

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Killing in war

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Killing of animals

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Kingdom of God

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Kingdom of peace

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Lamb of God

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Last Judgement

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Law

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Law, Mosaic

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Laying on of hands

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Legality

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Leviticus

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Leviticus

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Lies

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Life after death / Life after physical death

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Liturgy

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Logos

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Lord

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Lord’s Prayer

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Lord’s work of redemption

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Love for God

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Love for one another

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Love for one’s neighbour

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Love of God

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Loving one’s enemy

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Luke

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Messiah

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Micah

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Mission

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Nature of God

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New Apostolic, New Apostolic Church

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New Testament

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Noah

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Old Testament

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Omnipotence of God

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Original sin

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Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

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Parables of Jesus

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Priest

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Realm of the dead

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Reason

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Rebirth

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Redeemer

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Redemption, to redeem

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Reformation

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Retirement

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Salvation

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Samaritan

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Satan

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Saviour

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Self-revelation of God

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Sermon on the Mount

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Service

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Sin

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Sinfulness

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Son of Man

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Soothsaying

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Star of Bethlehem

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Sunday School

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Temple

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Temptation

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Ten Commandments

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Thanksgiving

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The Lord’s Prayer

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The New Apostolic Creed

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The Ten Commandments

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Theft

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Titus

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Tree of knowledge

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Truth

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Unbelief

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Usury

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Vision and Mission of the New Apostolic Church

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Vows

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Wafer

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Wedding anniversaries – wedding anniversary blessings

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Willingness to sacrifice

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Witchcraft

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Worship of God

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Youth Leader, Youth care

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Zechariah

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Abortion

A-Z

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Baptism | Holy Baptism

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… … Baptism with water is the first step on the way to perfect redemption. Wherever believers are baptised with water and … …

Bible | Holy Scripture

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… … is not a complete or exhaustive account of all of God’s deeds. God has seen to it that, that which is important for … …

Brain death

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Chief Apostle

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… … and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the … …

Church

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… The church of Christ—both in its visible side as well as its invisible side—has these four distinguishing features: oneness, … …

Cloning

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Commandments

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… … asked which was the greatest commandment in the law, Jesus responded with two quotations from the Mosaic Law: “‘You … …

Communion | Holy Communion

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… … Communion is a meal of remembrance: it calls to mind the death of Jesus Christ as a unique event that is valid for … who partake in Holy Communion profess their belief in the death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ. Those who … …

Confirmation

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

Contraception

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… … essentially aimed at killing fertilised ova. The further development of conceived life must not be inhibited. …

Creed | Articles of Faith

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… … Church in a binding manner. It also has the function of defining the attitude of faith of New Apostolic Christians. … …

Cross

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… … In the ancient world, crucifixion was an expression of defeat: a shameful end for a despised person who had been … …

Dispensation of sacraments to the departed

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Divine service

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… … worship God, praise Him, and thank Him. They also gather in order to hear the word of God and receive the sacraments. … …

Emblem

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… The Church emblem is the visual identification mark of the New Apostolic Church and thus … …

Euthanasia

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… Anyone who provides active euthanasia—that is, who performs actions … …

Evolutionary theory

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… The New Apostolic Church does not consider the theory of evolution to be a suitable … not incorporate God as the Creator. It does not, however, consider scientific insights on evolution to be in … …

Faith

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… … and loyalty toward God. From it human beings gain confidence in God’s mercy and help. In Hebrews 11: 1 it … …

Gene therapy

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God | The triune God

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… God is a spiritual, perfect, and completely independent being. He is eternal, without beginning and … …

Healing methods

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… … Jesus Christ. An influence on the soul can largely be avoided if the teachings and rituals associated with the … …

Holy Spirit

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… … like them, is universally active. A distinction must be made between the Holy Spirit as a person of the Godhead and … …

Jesus Christ

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… … God: He has two natures, a human one and a divine one. Redemption is only possible through Jesus Christ. Only in … …

Life after death

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… Life after death …

Life-prolonging measures

A-Z

… … help someone to die. Active euthanasia as well as assisted suicide are rejected. Allowing a person to die by … …

Life, beginning and end

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… Human life begins with fertilisation and ends with brain death. It must be protected and may not be actively … that the separation of body and soul takes place at brain death. …

Marriage

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… Marriage is the lifelong union between a man and woman as desired by God, and upon which His blessing rests. It also … …

Obligation of confidentiality

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… Obligation of confidentiality …

Ordination

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

Organ transplants

A-Z

… … objections to the transplantation of tissue or organs from deceased or living donors. Transplantation has no effect on … …

Position toward the state

A-Z

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

Prayer

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… … God’s majesty and love in humbleness. The Holy Spirit provides inspiration for proper prayer. …

Recognition of baptism

A-Z

… The baptism performed in other Christian denominations is recognised by the New Apostolic Church … …

Relationship with other churches and religions

A-Z

… … religious practices of other people and refrain from making derogatory remarks concerning those of different faiths, … …

Sealing | Holy Sealing

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… … is reborn out of water and the Holy Spirit. Holy Baptism precedes Holy Sealing. The sacrament of Holy Sealing is … …

Sexual misconduct in pastoral care

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… Sexual misconduct in pastoral care—which includes sexual harassment and sexual abuse by ministers and … …

Sexual violence

A-Z

… … up expert committees which take action and offer help when incidents become known in the Church and, in addition to … …

Sin

A-Z

… … opposes the will of God and is contrary to His being. This includes all words, deeds, and thoughts that are contrary to … …

Social commitment

A-Z

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

Stem cell research

A-Z

… … earth and subdue it.” The framework of this commission is defined in the Ten Commandments and the gospel of Jesus. … …

Termination of pregnancy

A-Z

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

The Lord’s Prayer

A-Z

… … the Lord’s Prayer is prayed in accordance with the words recorded in the gospel of Matthew: “Our Father in heaven, … …

The return of Jesus Christ

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… … hour your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24: 42). Jesus also made it clear in parables that believers are to be watchful … …

Transplantation

A-Z

… … objections to the transplantation of tissue or organs from deceased or living donors. Transplantation has no effect on … …

Vision and Mission

A-Z

… … and eternal life. Mission: Reaching out to all people in order to teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ and to … …

Resurrection

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… … and eternal life. “But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have … …

1 Foreword

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… Ongoing developments in church life and society, as well as in the … …

2 Fundamentals of exercising a ministry

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … with its Vision and Mission. The Serving and Leading model provides orientation to ministers and other … …

8 Music

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … to serve, and it can serve multiple functions: it can deeply move the soul, prepare the congregation for the … …

9 Congregational events and activities

Richtlinien für Geistliche

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

10 Interdenominational and interreligious cooperation

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… 10 Interdenominational and interreligious cooperation …

11 Events in the context of public relations work

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … also participate. Our participation serves primarily to provide public information to the community, establish … …

12 Implementing the Mission of the New Apostolic Church

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… … states the following: “Reaching out to all people in order to teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ and to … …

10.1 Ecumenism

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… … the commonalities of the Christian faith.[85] The following guidelines apply to the Church’s participation in … …

10.1.1 Ecumenical events

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

10.1.1.1 Ecumenism: Divine services and acts of blessing

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… Since, despite many commonalities, there are differing conceptions … …

10.1.1.2 Ecumenism: Special congregational events

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… At church dedications, congregational anniversaries, or other … …

10.1.1.3 Ecumenism: Weddings

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… … services, the active involvement of the clergy of another denomination is possible at the request of the partner who … …

10.1.1.4 Ecumenism: Holy Baptism with water

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… … it is possible for a clergy member from another church or denomination to give an address at the request of the … Apostolic officiant. Thereafter, the minister of the other denomination returns to his or her seat in the congregation, … …

10.1.1.5 Ecumenism: Funerals

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… … At the request of close relatives, a minister of another denomination may also speak some words of comfort during the … …

10.1.1.6 Other ecumenical events

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… … benefit events, or other events together with other denominations. These are events that take place outside of … …

10.1.1.7 Church exhibitions and conventions

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… … in church fairs and other multiregional church exhibitions deserves special attention. It is indeed possible for us to … …

10.1.2 Use of Church premises - for church use

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… If necessary, our church premises can be made available to other denominations for church use. Our … …

10.2 Interreligious dialogue

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… … of organising collective Christian-Muslim prayers and devotionals on the occasion of special public events, but … …

10.2.2 Involvement of non-Christian clergy in wedding ceremonies

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… … such reference to the Trinity in such a blessing out of consideration for the non-Christian clergy member or partner … …

10.2.3 Interreligious dialogue: Involvement of non-Christian clergy in funerals

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… Outside of the funeral service – that is, after the … …

10.2.4 Participation in devotionals

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… 10.2.4 Participation in devotionals …

10.2.5 Use of Church premises - other use

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… … to non-Christian communities and associations should be avoided, and is only possible with the express permission of … …

13.1 Organisation

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… … Church International (in the following: NACI) is an independent association in accordance with Swiss law. The … …

13.2 The Regional Church

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… … pastoral care. The District Apostle assures the continuing development of the organisational structure in collaboration … …

13.3 Membership

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… … Regional Church. Church membership is terminated by a declaration of secession from the Church, in accordance with … …

13.5 Documentation of the divine services

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… … of the officiant, and the respective Bible text are to be recorded and documented. The District Apostles issue the … …

2.1 Vision and Mission of the New Apostolic Church

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… … eternal life. Mission: Reaching out to all people in order to teach them the gospel of Jesus Christ and to … …

2.2 Serving and Leading model

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… 2.2 Serving and Leading model …

3.1 Ministerial order

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… 3.1 Ministerial order …

3.10 Dismissal from ministry

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… … the ministerial authority and the ministerial mandate. The decision regarding a dismissal from ministry is made by the … …

3.12 Appointment of ministers

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… … associated with a spiritual ministry, which involves a leadership function within the congregation, district, … required for the services associated with the respective leadership function. Before the laying on of hands, the aid … …

3.12.1 Appointment of ministers: Procedure

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… … pertaining to the ordination of ministers.[14] It is recommended that the planned appointment of ministers to a … …

3.12.2 Appointment of ministers: Sequence and recommended wording

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… 3.12.2 Appointment of ministers: Sequence and recommended wording …

3.13 Assignment

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… … apply as to the preparation for ordination.[17] It is recommended that the planned assignment of ministers be announced in advance. 3.13.1.2 Sequence and recommended wording 3.13.1.2.1 Liturgical position in the … for this purpose. Address The following content is recommended: Bishop The Bishop is the assistant to … …

3.14 Termination

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… … of his or her appointment or assignment. If the Apostle decides to terminate an appointment or assignment, he or she … …

3.16 Prerequisites for a ministry

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… It is God Himself who designates an individual for a ministry. Thus the ministry … …

3.16.1 Self-conception of the minister

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… The Catechism describes the self-conception of the Apostles.[23] Remarks … …

3.16.2 Prerequisites for a ministry: The Creed

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… … are familiar with the contents of the Creed and that they identify with it. The believer is entitled to experience the … …

3.16.4 Prerequisites for a ministry: Competency profiles

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… The competency profiles included in the Appendix are to be taken into account when … …

3.16.5 Prerequisites for a ministry: Lifestyle

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… … is the lifelong union between a man and woman desired by God, upon which His blessing rests. It also forms … …

3.18 Training

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… … in their Regional Churches. The ministers will make the endeavour to further develop their abilities by … …

3.19.2 Rights: Information rights

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… Ministers receive the information they need in order to fulfil their duties on an ongoing basis. The … …

3.19.4 Rights: Care and recuperation

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… … the Church. Within the scope of its abilities, the Church endeavours to provide them with appropriate help and support … …

3.19.6 Rights: Right to a hearing

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… Ministers are to be given a fair hearing before any decisions are made with regard to the exercise of their … …

3.19.7 Rights: Retirement

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… …

3.19.8 Rights: Resignation from ministry

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… …

3.2 Ministerial authority

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

3.20.1 Obligations: Connection to the apostolate

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… … ministry is authoritative for doctrine and serves as a model for the proclamation of God’s word by the other … …

3.20.10 Obligations: Conflicts with professional interests

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… … with individual Church duties, they will make the Church leadership aware of the situation. The question of how to … …

3.20.12 Obligations: Protection from sexual violence

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… … of any actions that infringe upon a person’s sexual self-determination. Protection from sexual violence is a duty … …

3.20.2 Obligations: Advocating the doctrine

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… … of Christ. They are obligated to the doctrine as it is described in the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church. The … …

3.20.3 Obligations: Compliance with Church regulations

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… … of unity, the individual does not arbitrarily interpret decisions, instructions, or guidelines. …

3.20.4 Obligations: Impartiality

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… Ministers stand in service to God. They provide care to the members of the congregation entrusted to … …

3.20.6 Obligations: Confidentiality

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… 3.20.6 Obligations: Confidentiality …

3.20.7 Obligations: Ministers working together

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… … knowledge and oneness, to strengthen faith, to discuss guidelines and instructions from the Church’s leaders, to … …

3.20.8 Obligations: Duty of disclosure

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… Ministers are obliged to inform the Church leadership of any issues of concern that could cause … …

3.20.9 Obligations: Loyalty and good conduct

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… In order to preserve the authority of the ministry and trust in … are committed to keeping their financial affairs in good order. Ministers see to it that the opinions they express … …

3.21 Consequences of breaching ministerial obligations

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… … case, is especially liable to significantly impact confidence in their ministry or the reputation of the … …

3.3.1 Ordination: Procedure

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… The designation for a ministry is not based upon human will but … …

3.3.2 Ordination: Sequence and recommended wording

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… 3.3.2 Ordination: Sequence and recommended wording …

3.4 Ministerial mandate

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… A distinction must be made between ministerial authority and the ministerial … …

3.4.1 Ministerial mandate: Working area

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… … the mandate to exercise their ministry within a firmly defined territorial framework. …

3.4.2 Ministerial mandate: Exercising a ministry outside of the working area

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… 3.4.2 Ministerial mandate: Exercising a ministry outside of the working area …

3.5 Exercise of a previously held ministry

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… … The Apostle can once again expand the ministerial mandate, provided that the reasons that were preventing them from … …

3.6.1 Leave of absence: Possible reasons

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… … a leave of absence from exercising their ministry may include: personal, professional, or health-related … …

3.6.2 Leave of absence: Procedure

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… … or at the instigation of the congregational or district leadership. The minister is to be informed of the reasons … …

3.6.3 Repealing a leave of absence

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… If the reasons for a leave of absence no longer exist, the leaders responsible decide whether to repeal the leave of … …

3.7 Reinstatement of ministers

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… … ministers are not to be reinstated in their new place of residence, either temporarily or permanently, or are not … …

3.7.1 Reinstatement of ministers: Procedure

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… Before reinstating a minister, an inquiry must first be made with the District Apostle or Apostle of the previous … If a later reinstatement is ruled out, a decision must be made in consultation with the minister as to whether he or … …

3.7.3 Reinstatement of ministers: Procedure

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … the district/in the congregation of…) as a (ministerial designation). May God also strengthen and accompany you in … …

3.8 Retirement of ministers

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … question, the responsible District Apostle or Apostle can determine whether to extend the ministerial activity in … …

3.8.1 Retirement of ministers: Sequence and recommended wording

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… 3.8.1 Retirement of ministers: Sequence and recommended wording …

3.9 Resignation from ministry

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… A resignation is an ordained minister’s personal declaration of intent to resign from ministry. It takes effect when the Apostle accepts this declaration of intent. His or her ministerial authority thus … …

4.1 General notes concerning the divine service

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… The term “liturgy”, which derives from the ancient Greek word leiturgeia (“public … …

4.2 General regulations

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… … in every divine service. It is the particular task of the Deacon ministry to attend to the external order required for … …

4.2.1 General regulations: Preparing the divine service space

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… … the divine service space is conscientiously prepared. This includes placing the Bible on the altar, setting up and … …

4.2.3 General regulations: Greeting and farewell

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… … service are to feel welcome. Beyond that, it should be considered that they all come to the divine service from … …

4.2.4 General regulations: Transmission of divine services

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… It is up to the District Apostle to decide whether divine services are to be transmitted or … …

4.3 Spiritual preparation

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… … will of God is proclaimed. This serves to prepare the bride of Christ by reinforcing the believers’ love for God … …

4.5 Liturgy

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… The liturgy specifies the defined framework in which all activities in the divine … …

4.5.1 The liturgy of the divine service (short version)

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… … of passage from the Bible[33] (as specified)Recommended introductory words: “We shall now hear a Bible … …

4.5.2 Explanations on the liturgy

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… …

4.5.3 Additional liturgical regulations

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… … which are specified in the corresponding Divine Service Guide article. Before or after a youth service, young … can be read aloud, as specified in the Divine Service Guide article for that divine service.  4.5.3.3 … …

4.5.4 Requirements of the sermon

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… … appropriate facial expressions, gestures, vocabulary, and modes of expression. The activity of the Holy Spirit is to … …

4.6.1 Word service

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… … are dispensed in a word service.Word services are intended to serve or provide pastoral care to certain … …

4.6.2 Word service in which Holy Communion can be taken

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… … longer period, and that only word services can be held by a Deacon, there is an opportunity for Holy Communion to be … …

4.6.3 Divine service for the departed

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… 4.6.3 Divine service for the departed …

4.6.4 Dedication service

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… 4.6.4 Dedication service …

4.6.5 Decommissioning service

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… 4.6.5 Decommissioning service …

4.6.6 Wedding service

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… …

4.6.7 Funeral service

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … a reference to the fact that God is the Lord over life and death. It serves to commemorate the departed individual and … …

4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… 4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service …

4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… 4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service …

4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… 4.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service …

4.7.1 Dispensation of sacraments

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… In special cases, sacraments can also be received outside of the public divine services (for example, in … …

4.7.2 Acts of blessing

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… Acts of blessing may also be received outside of the public divine services (for example in … …

5.1 Prayer service with liturgical form

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … this can be compensated by word services conducted by Deacons in consultation with the apostolate (see Chapter … …

5.2 Prayer service in which Holy Communion can be taken

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … which are sent out to members by the District Apostle in defined individual cases. The congregation gathered for … …

5.3 Devotional (without liturgical form)

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… …

6.1 Holy Baptism with water

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … Jesus Christ acquired for mankind through His sacrificial death. Thereby a human being is led into his or her first … …

6.1.1 Holy Baptism with water: Prerequisites

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … the New Apostolic belief in the triune God the death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ the … …

6.1.3 Holy Baptism with water: Sequence and wording

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … for receiving Holy Baptism with waterthis also includes the profession of the New Apostolic faith, … (The human inclination to sin remains).[49] This also includes older children who take responsibility for … …

6.1.4 Conditional baptism

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… … cases when believers are unsure of whether they were indeed baptised with water as a child. If it is furthermore … …

6.1.5 Baptisms in emergency situations

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… In emergency situations in which death may be imminent, children and adults can be baptised … …

6.2.1 Adoption: Prerequisites

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … that Jesus Christ will return to take home His bride. the Holy Spirit is at work in the divine … …

6.2.3 Adoption: Sequence and wording

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … part of the church of Christ. prerequisites for adoption include the belief and the profession that[56] Jesus … …

6.3.1 Holy Sealing: Prerequisites

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… … faith and vow to follow Christ. In the Lord’s work of redemption, they will then be prepared for the imminent … …

6.3.2 Holy Sealing: Preparation

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … of Holy Sealing is arranged, if possible. Parents should be made aware of the responsibility they assume before God when … …

6.3.3 Holy Sealing: Sequence and wording

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… …

6.4 Holy Communion

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … believers. In Holy Communion, the reality of God and His devotion to mankind can be directly … …

6.5 Confirmation

Richtlinien für Geistliche

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

6.5.1 Confirmation: Prerequisites

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… The age of confirmation varies. It depends on the religious maturity and/or the stage in life … …

6.5.2 Confirmation: Preparation

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … service, and through religious education in the Church. Besides serving to prepare for confirmation, Confirmation … …

6.5.3 Confirmation: Sequence and wording

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … reads out the letter from the Chief Apostle, which is later handed out to the confirmands.6.5.3.2 ExecutionConfirmations … …

6.6 Engagement

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… Engagement represents a serious promise of marriage. If desired, the engagement blessing can be dispensed during a … …

6.7 Blessings on wedding anniversaries

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… … (25 years) ruby wedding anniversary (40 years) golden wedding anniversary (50 years) diamond wedding … …

6.7.1 Wedding anniversaries: Sequence and wording

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… … has protected you in the time that lies behind you.You are commended to His continual care.God awaken good thoughts … …

6.8 Acts of blessing performed outside of the divine service

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… 6.8 Acts of blessing performed outside of the divine service …

7.1 Objectives and guiding principles

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… … is to support our neighbour on the path that leads to redemption from sin and death and into the image of Christ. … …

7.10 Pastoral care for special groups

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… The Regional Churches are free to develop special pastoral care offers for members in special … …

7.2 Limits of pastoral care

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … minister has the right, and certainly not the duty, to make decisions concerning the personal affairs of members. If … …

7.3 Pastoral care bound to a ministry

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… … their concerns and questions, and promote their spiritual development through discussions about spiritual matters. …

7.5 The pastoral care discussion

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… … personal level. The content of the conversation is strictly confidential. In the process, the ministers are to attune … …

7.6 Confession

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… … guilt in the presence of a minister. No confession is needed for the forgiveness of sins. Nevertheless, if someone … …

7.8 Instruction for children

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… … New Apostolic Christians.[80] The teaching materials made available by the Church are to be used in the various … …

7.9 Youth care

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… … and stand up for their faith in their surroundings. Youth leaders, who are trained and supported for their work by the … …

9.1 Devotionals

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… 9.1 Devotionals …

9.2 Congregational meetings

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… … members. The objective is to strengthen the members’ identification with the congregation, profit from the ideas … …

9.4 Events that promote fellowship

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… It is recommended that various events promoting fellowship be … …

Competency profile for congregational rectors

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … for Holy Sealing on behalf of the district rectorThey preside over the adoption of guests on behalf of the … …

Competency profile for district rectors

Richtlinien für Geistliche

… … gospel is proclaimed purely in the congregations They provide pastoral care to the congregational rectors and … …

Competency profile for teachers

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… … framework of the teaching concepts and teaching materials made available to them by the Church. Together with the … …

Competency profile for the Deacon ministry

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… Competency profile for the Deacon ministry …

Competency profile for the Priest ministry

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… … majority Advocates the New Apostolic Creed Well-ordered economic and personal circumstances Regular … …

Competency profile for youth leaders

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… Competency profile for youth leaders …

1.1.1 Beginning of the divine service

Liturgie

… … of passage from the Bible1 [2] (as specified):Recommended introduction: „We will now hear a Bible … …

1.2.1 Beginning of the divine service

Liturgie

… …

2.1.1 Liturgy of the word service

Liturgie

… … are dis­ pensed in a word service.Word services are intended to serve or provide pastoral care to certain … …

2.2.1 Divine service for the departed with prayer of intercession

Liturgie

… 2.2.1 Divine service for the departed with prayer of intercession …

2.3.1 Divine service with dedication of a church building or divine service premises

Liturgie

… 2.3.1 Divine service with dedication of a church building or divine service premises …

3.1 Prayer service (with liturgical form)

Liturgie

… … this can be compensated by word services conducted by Deacons in consultation with the apostolate (see “Word … …

4.1 Holy Baptism with water

Liturgie

… … requisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water.This also includes the profession of the New Apostolic faith, … state. (The human inclination to sin remains).[8] This also includes older children who take responsibility for … …

5.1 Ordination of ministers

Liturgie

… …

5.6.1 Termination of an appointment or assignment of a minister

Liturgie

… … is performed by the Apostle or by a priestly minister designated by him or her.ActIn front of the altar, the … …

Introduction: general notes concerning the divine service

Liturgie

… The term “liturgy”, which derives from the ancient Greek word leiturgeia (“public … …

1.2.2 Sermon part

Liturgie

… … service.The word of God is, first and foremost, the content recorded in Holy Scripture. The sermon must be oriented to … …

2.1.2 Word service in which Holy Communion can be taken

Liturgie

… … longer period, and that only word services can be held by a Deacon, there is an opportunity for Holy Communion to be … …

2.2 Divine service for the departed

Liturgie

… 2.2 Divine service for the departed …

2.2.2 Divine service for the departed with dispensation of the sacraments

Liturgie

… 2.2.2 Divine service for the departed with dispensation of the sacraments …

2.3.2 Ceremonial act supplementary to the dedication

Liturgie

… 2.3.2 Ceremonial act supplementary to the dedication …

3.2 Devotional (without liturgical form)

Liturgie

… …

4.2 Holy Sealing

Liturgie

… …

5.2 Appointment of ministers

Liturgie

… … associated with a spiritual ministry, which involves a leadership function within the congregation, district, … in the congregation.Those appointed to congregational leadership see to it that the members of the congregation … gifts that are necessary for the fulfilment of your leadership task.[35]May God grant you the wisdom to make … …

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

Liturgie

… … that are not bound to a ministry (teachers and youth leaders) …

1.1.3 Sacramental part

Liturgie

… … these.Hymn of repentance or a moment of silenceThe Lord’s PrayerRecommended introductory words:“Let us rise and join … …

1.2.3 Sacramental part

Liturgie

… … thanks to the grace of God. His love for sinful mankind is demonstrated in the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and … …

2.3 Dedication service

Liturgie

… 2.3 Dedication service …

4.3 Holy Communion

Liturgie

… … described in chapters … …

5.3 Assignment of ministers

Liturgie

… …

2.4 Decommissioning service

Liturgie

… 2.4 Decommissioning service …

4.4 Adoption into the congregation

Liturgie

… …

5.4 Reinstatement of ministers

Liturgie

… … the district/in the congregation of …) as a (ministerial designation). May God also strengthen and accompany you in … …

2.5 Wedding service

Liturgie

… …

4.5 Confirmation

Liturgie

… … reads out the letter from the Chief Apostle, which is later handed out to the confirmands.ExecutionConfirmations can be … …

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

Liturgie

… … are not bound to a spiritual ministry (teachers and youth leaders) …

2.6 Funeral service

Liturgie

… … a reference to the fact that God is the Lord over life and death. It serves to commemorate the departed individual and … …

4.6 Blessings on wedding anniversaries

Liturgie

… … has protected you in the time that lies behind you.You are commended to His continual care.God awaken good thoughts … …

2.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service

Liturgie

… 2.7 Dispensation of sacraments and acts of blessing outside of the divine service …

4.7 Prenatal blessing

Liturgie

… … God strengthens the mother to promote the prenatal development of her child.The blessing also benefits the … …

5.7 Retirement of ministers

Liturgie

… …