New Apostolic Church
Southern Africa
Index
absolution
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
administration of the sacraments
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
adoption
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
adoration
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
altar
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
angel protection
angels
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.4.1 The only begotten Son of God
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
anointing
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
Apostle
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.10.4 Coveting the property of one's neighbour
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.1 Continuity of the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
11.1 The early Christian congregations
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles
11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
13.1.4 The prayer of the early Christians
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
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
Apostles' Creed
Apostles' doctrine
apostolate
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
apostolicity
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
Apostolicum
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
Articles of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
artificial insemination
authority
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition
5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.8.1 God–the One who forgives
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.4.2.1 The situation of young people
baptism of the Spirit
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
belief
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
beyond
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
Bible
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.2.2 The books of the Old Testament
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
5.3.3.3 The threat of punishment
6.2.3 Images for the church of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.5.8 Structure of divine services on religious holy days
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
blessing
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
12 Divine service, acts of blessing, and pastoral care
12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.3 Weddings, wedding anniversaries, and engagements
12.2.3.2 Blessing at wedding anniversaries
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
body of Christ
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
breaking of bread
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
bridal congregation
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
canon
1.2.2.1 The origin of the Old Testament canon
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
catholic
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
11.2.2 Christianity–the state religion and its spread
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
channelling
children
3.4.9.4 Jesus before Pilate and Herod
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
5.3.3.4 Hallowing God's name–prayer and conduct of life
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
13.3.4 Parental responsibilities
Christ
1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament
1.2.5.1 Interpretation of Holy Scripture through the Holy Spirit
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.4.1 The only begotten Son of God
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8 New Testament references to the person and activity of Jesus Christ
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.9.3 Jesus before the high council
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.3.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the prophets of the Old Testament
3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church
3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.3.2 Forms of taking the name of God in vain
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.2.3 Images for the church of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.3 The self-conception of the Apostles
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10 The doctrine of future things
10.1 The return of Jesus Christ
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.1 The early Christian congregations
11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval
11.2.6 Christianity at the beginning of the nineteenth century
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"
12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.7.2.8 "But deliver us from the evil one"
12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.1 God–the One who forgives
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
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
13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution
Christian ethics
11.2.6 Christianity at the beginning of the nineteenth century
Church Fathers
city of God
commandment
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
5.3.3.2 Forms of taking the name of God in vain
5.3.3.3 The threat of punishment
5.3.3.4 Hallowing God's name–prayer and conduct of life
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.5.3 The Fourth Commandment in the letters of Apostle Paul
5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
5.3.6.2 The prohibition against killing in the New Testament
5.3.6.3 The significance of the Fifth Commandment today
5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment
5.3.8.1 Theft in general legal systems
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.8.4 Various forms of theft
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.9.5 Further violations of the Eighth Commandment
5.3.10.1 Different counting methods and versions
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
5.3.10.3 Coveting the spouse of one's neighbour
5.3.10.4 Coveting the property of one's neighbour
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
confession
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
confirmation
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
congregation
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion
8.2.19 The manner in which Holy Communion is received
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
11.1 The early Christian congregations
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
congregational rector
conscience
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
consecration
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
coping with grief
covenant
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
covetousness
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
5.3.10.3 Coveting the spouse of one's neighbour
creation
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
2.4.1 The First Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.4.1 The only begotten Son of God
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
creeds of the early church
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
cross
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
crucifixion
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
curse
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation
4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant
day of the Lord
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
death
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.9 Jesus' passion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.3 Jesus before the high council
3.4.9.4 Jesus before Pilate and Herod
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
5.3.6.3 The significance of the Fifth Commandment today
5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment
5.3.8.2 The prohibition against theft in the Old Testament
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
9.1 The immortality of the soul
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.4.5 Support in death and grieving
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
demon
departed
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
Devil
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
disciples
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
district rector
divine service
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.4 Further development of Christian divine service
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
doctrine of justification
early church creeds
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
Easter
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
election
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
engagement
11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval
12.2.3 Weddings, wedding anniversaries, and engagements
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
Evangelist
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
faith
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
1.2.5 The significance of Holy Scripture for doctrine and faith
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.1 The First Article of Faith
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.3 The self-conception of the Apostles
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.1.7 Faith and Holy Baptism with water
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
10.1 The return of Jesus Christ
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
11.2.1 The Church Fathers and the ecumenical councils
11.2.2 Christianity–the state religion and its spread
11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval
11.2.6 Christianity at the beginning of the nineteenth century
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
12.4.2.1 The situation of young people
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
13.3.4 Parental responsibilities
fall into sin
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.2.1 The consequences of the fall into sin for mankind
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
falsehood
family
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
13.3.3 Sex and family planning in marriage
fear of God
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
5.3.3.3 The threat of punishment
first resurrection
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
glory
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
God's plan of salvation
God's property
Good Friday
gospel
1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10.1 The return of Jesus Christ
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.1 The early Christian congregations
11.2.1 The Church Fathers and the ecumenical councils
11.2.3 Aspects of Christianity in medieval Europe
11.2.6 Christianity at the beginning of the nineteenth century
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
12.4.2.1 The situation of young people
13.4 Discharging one's obligations at work and in society
grace
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
great commission
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
great tribulation
guilt
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
5.3.6.4 Specific questions concerning the Fifth Commandment
healing of the sick
heaven
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.1 The First Article of Faith
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
10.1 The return of Jesus Christ
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
High Priest
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
7.3.1 Old Testament references
holiness
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
5.3.3.2 Forms of taking the name of God in vain
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
Holy Baptism with water
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
8.1.2 The biblical basis for Holy Baptism with water
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation
8.1.3.1 Holy Baptism with water as an act of God
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.7 Faith and Holy Baptism with water
8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing
8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion
8.2.21 Eligibility for partaking in Holy Communion
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
Holy Communion
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.19 The manner in which Holy Communion is received
8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion
8.2.21 Eligibility for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.5 "Give us this day our daily bread"
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
holy day
Holy Scripture
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.5 The significance of Holy Scripture for doctrine and faith
1.2.5.1 Interpretation of Holy Scripture through the Holy Spirit
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.6 Majestic titles of Jesus
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
9.1 The immortality of the soul
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
10 The doctrine of future things
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
Holy Sealing
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing
8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
Holy Spirit
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.5.1 Interpretation of Holy Scripture through the Holy Spirit
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.1 The First Article of Faith
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
3.1.1 One God in three persons
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
3.5.1.1 The Holy Spirit in unity with the Father and the Son
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
3.5.3.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the prophets of the Old Testament
3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church
3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.3.3.2 Forms of taking the name of God in vain
5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.8.6 Sin that is not forgiven
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
hundred forty-four thousand
incarnation of God
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
inclination to sin
instruction
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
7.3.1 Old Testament references
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
judgement
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.3.6.2 The prohibition against killing in the New Testament
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
killing
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
5.3.6.2 The prohibition against killing in the New Testament
kingdom of God
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8 New Testament references to the person and activity of Jesus Christ
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
kingdom of peace
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
law
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
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
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
5.3.8.2 The prohibition against theft in the Old Testament
5.3.10.4 Coveting the property of one's neighbour
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.1.2 The biblical basis for Holy Baptism with water
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
11.1 The early Christian congregations
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.4.1 Instruction of children
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
laying on of hands
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
11.3.1 The development of a church led by Apostles
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
lies
3.5.1 The Holy Spirit as a divine person
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.9.5 Further violations of the Eighth Commandment
liturgy
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
12.1.4 Further development of Christian divine service
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
logos
Lord
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9 Jesus' passion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion
3.4.9.3 Jesus before the high council
3.4.9.4 Jesus before Pilate and Herod
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.13 Jesus Christ as the head of the church
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.6.2 God's blessing in the old covenant
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods
5.3.3.3 The threat of punishment
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
5.3.5.2 Jesus Christ and the Fourth Commandment
5.3.6.3 The significance of the Fifth Commandment today
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.8.4 Various forms of theft
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5.1 Continuity of the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.2.16 The words of consecration in Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.2.20 The effects of Holy Communion
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10 The doctrine of future things
10.1 The return of Jesus Christ
10.1.1 The promise of the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.1 The early Christian congregations
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"
12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.1.7.2.5 "Give us this day our daily bread"
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.7.2.9 "For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.10 The closing benediction
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
Lord's Prayer
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
love for one's neighbour
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
marriage
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
5.3.7.4 Holy conduct in marriage
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
8.2.11 Holy Communion as an eschatological meal
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
12.1.7.2.3 "Your kingdom come"
12.2.3 Weddings, wedding anniversaries, and engagements
12.2.3.2 Blessing at wedding anniversaries
13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
mediator
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
Messiah
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.8 New Testament references to the person and activity of Jesus Christ
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
7.3.1 Old Testament references
Messiahship
military service
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
minister
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
ministry
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.5.5.3 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the Apostle ministry
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.5.1 Continuity of the Apostle ministry
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.6.2 The function of the apostolate
7.6.3 The self-conception of the Apostles
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.2.15 Holy Communion and the Apostle ministry
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
11.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic Church
11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
miracles of nature
mission
11.1 The early Christian congregations
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
monogamy
monotheism
music
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
mystery
3.1.1 One God in three persons
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
necromancy
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
New Apostolic Creed
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
8.2.21 Eligibility for partaking in Holy Communion
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
New Testament
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.8 New Testament references to the person and activity of Jesus Christ
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
3.5.3.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the prophets of the Old Testament
3.5.5 The Holy Spirit and the church
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.6.2 The prohibition against killing in the New Testament
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.3 Images for the church of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
6.2.3.6 Further images for the church
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.5.2 Interruption in the activity of the Apostles
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.5 Further attestations of Holy Sealing in the New Testament
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
offering of thanks
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
Old Testament
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.2.1 The origin of the Old Testament canon
1.2.2.2 The books of the Old Testament
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.2.4.2 The books of the New Testament
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.1 God–Lord and Benefactor
5.3.5.1 The Fourth Commandment according to the understanding of the Old Testament
5.3.5.5 The Fourth Commandment in modern life
5.3.6.1 The prohibition against killing in the Old Testament
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.10.3 Coveting the spouse of one's neighbour
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
12.4.1 Instruction of children
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
ordination
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
Palm Sunday
pastoral care
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
12 Divine service, acts of blessing, and pastoral care
patience
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
patriarchs
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
peace
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.9.6 Old Testament references to Jesus' suffering and sacrificial death
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
Pentecost
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.4.1 The Helper and Comforter
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
3.5.5.1 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
polygamy
polytheism
praise of God
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
prayer
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.5 The development of the ministries from the Apostle ministry
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.1 "Our Father in heaven"
12.1.7.2.2 "Hallowed be Your name"
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
13.1.4 The prayer of the early Christians
Priest
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
priesthood
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
4.5.2 Election in the New Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
7.3.1 Old Testament references
proclamation of the word
1.2.5 The significance of Holy Scripture for doctrine and faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.2.3 The church of Jesus Christ after the reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
prophet
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
11.3.2 The calling of additional Apostles
11.3.3 The continuation of the Apostle ministry in the New Apostolic Church
rapture
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
real presence
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
realm of the dead
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
reason
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
rebirth
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing
8.3.8 Holy Sealing as an act of God
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
reconciliation
3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.8.7 Proclamation and authority
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
redemption
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
4 Mankind in need of redemption
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.7.2.8 "But deliver us from the evil one"
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
Reformation
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
11.2.3 Aspects of Christianity in medieval Europe
religious upbringing
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
remorse
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
repentance
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.8.4 Prerequisites for obtaining forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
resurrection
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.4 The Fourth Article of Faith
2.4.9 The Ninth Article of Faith
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.11 The resurrection of Jesus Christ
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.12 The ascension of Jesus Christ
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.2 Equipping and sending of the Apostles
7.4.4 New Testament references to the activity of the Apostles
8.2.8 Holy Communion as a meal of remembrance
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.22 Communion celebrations of the churches
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
retirement
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
revelations of God
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
righteousness
Sabbath
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.4.3 Jesus Christ and the Sabbath
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
sacrament
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
2.4.7 The Seventh Article of Faith
2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
8.1.7 Faith and Holy Baptism with water
8.2.1 Designations for the sacrament
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.17 The celebration and receiving of Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.3 Jesus' anointing with the Holy Spirit
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
8.3.6 The proper dispensation of Holy Sealing
8.3.9 The effects of Holy Sealing
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
sacrificial service
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
7.3.1 Old Testament references
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.8.2 God's patience–the sacrificial service in the Old Testament
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
salvation
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.4.4 References to Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
3.5.1.2 The Holy Spirit and the incarnation of the Son of God
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
3.5.4.3 The power from on high
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.1 Hope for salvation in the Old Testament
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"
6.4.2.1 The church of Jesus Christ at the time of the early Apostles
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
7.6.5 The Apostles in the church of Jesus Christ
7.6.6 The Chief Apostle ministry
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation
8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
8.2.2 Old Testament references to Holy Communion
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
8.2.6 Holy Communion in the first epistle to the Corinthians
8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
8.2.9 Holy Communion as a meal of profession
8.2.10 Holy Communion as a meal of fellowship
8.2.13 The real presence of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion
8.2.18 The prerequisites for partaking in Holy Communion
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
10 The doctrine of future things
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11.2 Christianity after the death of the early Apostles
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
12.5.8 Structure of divine services on religious holy days
sanctification
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
6.4.3 The church of Jesus Christ and ministry
7.5.3 The reoccupation of the Apostle ministry
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
Satan
3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
10.1.3 The bridal congregation
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.7.2.8 "But deliver us from the evil one"
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
self-revelation of God
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
sermon
1.2.5 The significance of Holy Scripture for doctrine and faith
3.5.2 The Holy Spirit as a power–the gift of the Holy Spirit
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
7.4.3 Peter–the head of the early Apostles
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
12.1.3 Divine service in the New Testament
12.1.4 Further development of Christian divine service
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.6.1 Concerning the term "sermon"
12.1.6.2 The proclamation of the word in the New Testament
12.1.6.3 The proclamation of the word today
12.1.6.3.1 Main content of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.2 The objective of the proclamation of the word
12.1.6.3.3 Levels within the proclamation of the word
12.1.11 Acts of blessing in the sequence of the divine service
sin
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
2.4.6 The Sixth Article of Faith
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
3.4.7.2 Jesus Christ–the Priest
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.11.2 The appearances of the Risen One
3.4.14 Jesus Christ as the head of the creation
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
4 Mankind in need of redemption
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
8.1.2.1 Old Testament references to Holy Baptism with water
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
8.1.3.2 The washing away of original sin
8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
8.2.14 The relationship between forgiveness of sins and Holy Communion
8.3.2 The promise of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.7.2.4 "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven"
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
12.1.7.2.8 "But deliver us from the evil one"
12.1.8.3 The sacrifice of Christ–foundation for the forgiveness of sins
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
12.1.8.6 Sin that is not forgiven
12.1.8.8 Effects of the forgiveness of sins
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
sinfulness
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
sinners
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
3.4.9.8 References to Jesus' sacrificial death in the letters of the Apostles
3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
4.6.3 God's blessing in the new covenant
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
7.4.1 Characteristics of the Apostle ministry
8.2.3 Jesus' miracles of feeding and Holy Communion
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
society
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.6.3 The significance of the Fifth Commandment today
5.3.9.5 Further violations of the Eighth Commandment
11.2.2 Christianity–the state religion and its spread
12.4.2.1 The situation of young people
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
13.3.4 Parental responsibilities
Son of Man
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion
3.4.9.7 Jesus' references to His suffering and death
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
8.2.5 The institution of Holy Communion by Jesus Christ
soul
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2.3 Love for our neighbour–love in the congregation
5.3.2.2 God leads out of bondage
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
8.2.7 The significance of bread and wine
9.1 The immortality of the soul
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
state
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
3.5.5.2 The activity of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
8.1.3.2 The washing away of original sin
11.2.1 The Church Fathers and the ecumenical councils
11.2.2 Christianity–the state religion and its spread
11.2.5 Catholicism and Protestantism in upheaval
12.1.13 Divine services for the departed
substance
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.4.2 The Second Article of Faith
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.5.1.1 The Holy Spirit in unity with the Father and the Son
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
Sunday
5.3.4.4 From Sabbath to Sunday
5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
synagogue
temptation
3.4.8.3 Jesus' temptation in the wilderness
5.3.10.2 Covetousness–the cause of sin
Ten Commandments
2.4.10 The Tenth Article of Faith
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.10.1 Different counting methods and versions
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
thanksgiving
6.4.2.2 The church of Jesus Christ after the death of the early Apostles
13.2.3 Willingness to offer and sacrifice based on faith, gratitude, and love
Thanksgiving Day
tradition
1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.5.4 The broadening of the Fourth Commandment in Christian tradition
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
transfiguration
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
transformation
3.4.11.1 The significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection for salvation
3.4.11.3 The resurrection body of Jesus Christ
3.4.15 The promise of Jesus Christ's return
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
transubstantiation
8.2.12 The real presence of the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion
Trinity
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
3.1.1 One God in three persons
3.2 God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3.2.1 References to the triune God in the Old Testament
3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
3.2.3 The development of the doctrine of the Trinity
3.5.3 Evidence of the Holy Spirit's activity in the time of the Old Testament
8.1.2.2 Holy Baptism with water in the New Testament
truth
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.5.1.1 The Holy Spirit in unity with the Father and the Son
3.5.4 Jesus Christ's promise to send the Holy Spirit
5.2.2 Love for our neighbour–love for our fellow human being
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense
7.6.4 The authority of the Apostle ministry
8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
8.3.4 The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
unbelief
4.5.3 God's free election by grace
8.1.7 Faith and Holy Baptism with water
vow
8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
12.1.9 Dispensation of the sacraments in the divine service
12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
wedding anniversary
willingness to sacrifice
wisdom
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
1.2.3 The later writings of the Old Testament
3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
4.5.1 Election in the Old Testament
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
worship
2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
5.3.2.3 Worship and the fear of God
5.3.2.4 The prohibition against worshipping other gods
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
6.4.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the future
6.5 The church of Jesus Christ and the churches as institutions
9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
12.1.1 General remarks concerning divine service
12.1.2 Divine service in the Old Testament
12.1.5 Divine service as an encounter with God
12.1.14 Music in the divine service
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
youth care