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Връзки
Импресум
Условия за ползване
Катехизис на английски език
Обобщение
Introduction
1 The revelations of God
2 The Creed
3 The triune God
4 Mankind in need of redemption
5 God's commandments
6 The church of Jesus Christ
7 Ministry
8 The sacraments
9 Life after death
10 The doctrine of future things
11 From the history of Christianity
12 Divine service, acts of blessing, and pastoral care
13 New Apostolic Christians and their life of faith
Appendix
Обобщение
Introduction
Professions of the New Testament
Concerning the term
Structure and content
Functions
1 The revelations of God
1.1 The self-revelation of God in creation and history
1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
1.1.2 God reveals Himself in the history of Israel
1.1.3 God reveals Himself in His Son
1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
1.2 Holy Scripture
1.2.1 Content and structure of Holy Scripture
1.2.2 The Old Testament
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 The New 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 The significance of Holy Scripture for doctrine and faith
1.2.5.1 Interpretation of Holy Scripture through the Holy Spirit
1.2.5.2 Jesus Christ–the centre of Scripture
1.2.5.3 Personal use of the Holy Scriptures
1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
1.4 Faith as mankind's response to the revelations of God
1.4.1 Belief in God, the Father
1.4.2 Belief in God, the Son
1.4.3 Belief in God, the Holy Spirit
1.4.4 Faith and the sermon
2 The Creed
2.1 Biblical creeds
2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
2.2.1 The Apostles' Creed
2.2.2 The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
2.3 The early church creeds and their significance for the New Apostolic Church
2.4 The New Apostolic Creed
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 The triune God
3.1 The nature of God
3.1.1 One God in three persons
3.1.2 God, the One
3.1.3 God, the Holy One
3.1.4 God, the Almighty
3.1.5 God, the Eternal
3.1.6 God, the Loving One
3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
3.1.8 God, the Perfect One
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
3.2.4 The unity of the three divine persons
3.3 God, the Father
3.3.1 God, the Creator
3.3.1.1 The invisible creation
3.3.1.1.1 The angels
3.3.1.1.2 The significance of the invisible realm for the life of human beings
3.3.1.2 The visible creation
3.3.2 Man in the image of God
3.3.3 Man's fall into sin
3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
3.4 God, the Son
3.4.1 The only begotten Son of God
3.4.2 The incarnate Word
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 Majestic titles of Jesus
3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
3.4.6.2 Lord
3.4.6.3 Son of Man
3.4.6.4 Immanuel–Servant of God–Son of David
3.4.7 The ministries of Christ–King, Priest, and Prophet
3.4.7.1 Jesus Christ–the King
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
3.4.8.5 Jesus' miracles
3.4.8.6 Jesus' parables and images
3.4.8.7 Jesus and the law
3.4.8.8 Jesus and His Apostles
3.4.9 Jesus' passion and sacrificial death
3.4.9.1 Jesus institutes Holy Communion
3.4.9.2 Jesus in Gethsemane
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
3.4.9.9 The cross
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 God, the Holy Spirit
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
3.5.3.1 The Spirit of God
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
3.5.4.2 The Spirit of truth
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 Mankind in need of redemption
4.1 Evil–the powers opposed to God
4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
4.1.2 Evil as a person
4.2 The fall into sin
4.2.1 The consequences of the fall into sin for mankind
4.2.1.1 Mankind in sin
4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
4.2.1.3 Conscience
4.2.1.4 Reason
4.2.1.5 Faith
4.2.2 The consequences of the fall into sin for the creation
4.3 Sin and guilt
4.3.1 Sin
4.3.2 Guilt
4.4 God's plan of salvation
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 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
4.6 God's blessing
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
4.7 The functions of the law
4.7.1 The term "law"
4.7.2 The law as a guide to righteous conduct
4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
4.8 The law and the gospel
4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
4.8.2 The relationship between faith and works
5 God's commandments
5.1 Living in faith according to God's commandments
5.2 God's commandments–an expression of His love
5.2.1 Love for God
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 The Ten Commandments
5.3.1 The term "commandment"
5.3.1.1 The count
5.3.1.2 The Ten Commandments in the Old Testament
5.3.1.3 The Ten Commandments in the New Testament
5.3.1.4 The wording
5.3.2 The First Commandment
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
5.3.2.5 The prohibition of images
5.3.2.6 Violations of the First Commandment
5.3.3 The Second Commandment
5.3.3.1 God's name
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
5.3.3.5 Oath–Vow
5.3.4 The Third Commandment
5.3.4.1 Reasons for the Third Commandment in Israel
5.3.4.2 The Sabbath 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
5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
5.3.4.7 The structure of the Sunday
5.3.5 The Fourth Commandment
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 The Fifth Commandment
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
5.3.7 The Sixth Commandment
5.3.7.1 Marriage
5.3.7.2 Adultery
5.3.7.3 Divorce
5.3.7.4 Holy conduct in marriage
5.3.8 The Seventh Commandment
5.3.8.1 Theft in general legal systems
5.3.8.2 The prohibition against theft in the Old Testament
5.3.8.3 The prohibition against theft in the New Testament
5.3.8.4 Various forms of theft
5.3.9 The Eighth Commandment
5.3.9.1 Original meaning
5.3.9.2 Examples of false witness in the time of the Old Testament
5.3.9.3 Examples of false witness in the time of the New Testament
5.3.9.4 False witness today–prohibition against lying and fraud
5.3.9.5 Further violations of the Eighth Commandment
5.3.9.6 False and true witness in the spiritual sense
5.3.10 The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
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
5.3.10.5 Overcoming sinful desire
6 The church of Jesus Christ
6.1 Concerning the term "church"
6.2 Biblical foundation
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
6.2.3.1 The body of Christ
6.2.3.2 The people of God
6.2.3.3 The city of God
6.2.3.4 The kingdom of God
6.2.3.5 The flock of God
6.2.3.6 Further images for the church
6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church
6.4.1 Distinguishing features of the church
6.4.1.1 The church is "one"
6.4.1.2 The church is "holy"
6.4.1.3 The church is "universal"
6.4.1.4 The church is "apostolic"
6.4.2 The manifestation of the church of Christ in history
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 Ministry
7.1 Ministry and duties
7.2 Source of ministry in the church
7.3 Biblical foundation
7.3.1 Old Testament references
7.3.2 Foundation of the ministry in the New Testament
7.4 The Apostle ministry
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
7.5.1 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 The ministries in the New Apostolic Church
7.6.1 The apostolate
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
7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
7.7 Ordination
7.8 The exercise of a ministry
7.9 Tasks of the ministries
7.9.1 The priestly ministries
7.9.2 The diaconal ministry
7.10 Appointments
8 The sacraments
8.1 Holy Baptism with water
8.1.1 Definition of the term
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
8.1.3.2 The washing away of original sin
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 Holy Communion
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
8.2.4 The Passover meal
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
8.2.8 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 Holy Sealing
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
8.3.6 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 Life after death
9.1 The immortality of the soul
9.2 Death
9.3 The afterlife of the soul
9.4 The beyond
9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
9.6 Help for the departed
9.6.1 Intercession
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
10.2 The marriage of the Lamb
10.3 The great tribulation
10.4 The coming of the Lord with power and great glory
10.5 The first resurrection
10.6 The continuation of the plan of salvation
11 From the history of Christianity
11.1 The early Christian congregations
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
11.2.3 Aspects of Christianity in medieval Europe
11.2.4 The Reformation
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
11.3.1 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 Divine service, acts of blessing, and pastoral care
12.1 Divine service
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
12.1.5.1 The Apostles' doctrine
12.1.5.2 Breaking of bread
12.1.5.3 Fellowship
12.1.5.4 Prayer
12.1.6 Proclamation of the word
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
12.1.7 The Lord's Prayer
12.1.7.1 The Lord's Prayer in divine service
12.1.7.2 The seven pleas
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"
12.1.7.2.5 "Give us this day our daily bread"
12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
12.1.7.2.7 "And do not lead us into temptation"
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"
12.1.7.2.10 "Amen"
12.1.8 Forgiveness of sins in the divine service
12.1.8.1 God–the One who forgives
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
12.1.8.5 Repentance and remorse
12.1.8.6 Sin that is not forgiven
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
12.1.11 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 Acts of blessing
12.2.1 Prenatal blessing
12.2.2 Confirmation
12.2.2.1 Age of confirmation and prerequisites
12.2.2.2 Confirmation vow and confirmation blessing
12.2.3 Weddings, wedding anniversaries, and engagements
12.2.3.1 The wedding blessing
12.2.3.2 Blessing at wedding anniversaries
12.2.3.3 Engagement blessing
12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
12.3 The church funeral
12.4 Pastoral care
12.4.1 Instruction of children
12.4.1.1 Church instruction
12.4.1.1.1 Pre-Sunday School
12.4.1.1.2 Sunday School
12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
12.4.2 Youth care
12.4.2.1 The situation of young people
12.4.2.2 Goal of youth care
12.4.2.3 Offers in youth care
12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
12.4.4 Confession
12.4.5 Support in death and grieving
12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved
12.4.5.3 Coping with grief
12.5 Church holy days
12.5.1 Christmas
12.5.2 Palm Sunday
12.5.3 Good Friday
12.5.4 Easter
12.5.5 Ascension Day
12.5.6 Pentecost
12.5.7 Thanksgiving Day
12.5.8 Structure of divine services on religious holy days
13 New Apostolic Christians and their life of faith
13.1 Prayer
13.1.1 Prayers in the Old Testament
13.1.2 Jesus teaches prayer
13.1.3 Jesus prays
13.1.4 The prayer of the early Christians
13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
13.1.6 Effects of prayer
13.2 Willingness to offer and sacrifice
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
13.2.4 Sacrifice and blessing
13.3 Marriage and family
13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution
13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
13.3.3 Sex and family planning in marriage
13.3.4 Parental responsibilities
13.3.5 Responsibilities of the children
13.4 Discharging one's obligations at work and in society
13.5 The New Apostolic Church as part of society
13.5.1 Position regarding the state
13.5.2 Relationship to other religions and denominations
13.5.3 Social commitment
Appendix
Glossary
Index
Index of Bible references
The Creeds
The Apostles' Creed (Apostolicum)
The Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople
The New Apostolic Creed
The Lord’s Prayer
The Ten Commandments