12.4 Pastoral care
The accounts of Jesus' conduct allow us to understand the significance of pastoral care. Without regard for the person, He turned to sinners and allowed them to feel His love. He listened, helped, comforted, counselled, admonished, strengthened, prayed, and taught.
Jesus came for all human beings, but not all of them accept Him. His own have been entrusted to Him by the Father. He seeks to protect and preserve all those in His care and does not want to lose any of them (John 17: 12).
Jesus Christ's words and deeds are the perfect model for pastoral care. Every minister is to take example in this from the Son of God.
To this end, Jesus gives us the image of the good shepherd, who knows his own, talks to them, and leads them: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. ... My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand" (John 10: 11, 27-28).
From this we derive that ministers have the task of "tending" the flock of Christ and of preparing them for the return of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. They do this "willingly" and "eagerly" (1 Peter 5: 2-4).
Beyond that, pastoral care is also the task of the entire congregation. This also relates to practical help in life. Here the words apply: "... for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me" (Matthew 25: 35-36).
The objective of pastoral care in the New Apostolic Church is to support our neighbour on the path that leads to redemption from sin and death, and into the image of Christ. The foundation for this and the ability to do this can be only found in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The earnest endeavour of the believers to grow into the nature of Christ is supported by sensitive pastoral care.
According to Matthew 28: 18-20, Jesus gave His Apostles the commission to care for sinners through His merit and allow them to experience reconciliation with God. Apostle Paul stresses this aspect of the apostolic commission to care for souls: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5: 20).
The Apostles and the ministers commissioned by them have the task of helping the believers to become prepared and worthy for the return of Christ. Until then they will accompany those entrusted to them with pastoral care on their personal path through the most diverse circumstances of life.
SUMMARY
Jesus' words and deeds serve as examples in pastoral care. (12.4)
The objective of pastoral care is to support the believers and prepare them for the return of Christ. The ministers provide care for the souls entrusted to them in the most diverse situations of life. (12.4)
Pastoral care–which also relates to practical help in life–is a task for the entire congregation. (12.4)
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- 1.1.1 God reveals Himself as the Creator
- 1.1.4 God reveals Himself in the time of the church
- 1.2 Holy Scripture
- 1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
- 1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
- 2.2.1 The Apostles' Creed
- 2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
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- 2.4.5 The Fifth Article of Faith
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- 2.4.8 The Eighth Article of Faith
- 3 The triune God
- 3.1.2 God, the One
- 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
- 3.4.6.2 Lord
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- 3.4.9.5 Jesus' crucifixion and sacrificial death
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- 3.4.9.9 The cross
- 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 God, the Holy Spirit
- 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
- 4.2.1.1 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
- 4.4 God's plan of salvation
- 4.4.3 The preparation of the bridal congregation
- 4.7 The functions of the law
- 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
- 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
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- 7.4 The Apostle ministry
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- 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
- 7.6.1 The apostolate
- 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
- 7.7 Ordination
- 7.8 The exercise of a ministry
- 7.9 Tasks of the ministries
- 7.9.1 The priestly ministries
- 7.10 Appointments
- 8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
- 8.2 Holy Communion
- 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 Holy Sealing
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- 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
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- 10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
- 10.1.3 The bridal congregation
- 10.5 The first resurrection
- 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
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- 12.1.12 Ordinations, appointments, reinstatements, retirements
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- 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 12.4.4 Confession
- 12.5.4 Easter
- 12.5.6 Pentecost
- 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
- 13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution
- 13.4 Discharging one's obligations at work and in society
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- 1 The revelations of God
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- 1.2 Holy Scripture
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- 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
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- 1.4.2 Belief in God, the Son
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- 2.2 The origin of the early church creeds
- 2.2.1 The Apostles' Creed
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- 2.4.3 The Third Article of Faith
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- 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 The triune God
- 3.1 The nature of God
- 3.1.4 God, the Almighty
- 3.1.7 God, the Gracious and Righteous One
- 3.1.8 God, the Perfect One
- 3.2.2 References to the triune God in the New Testament
- 3.3 God, the Father
- 3.3.2 Man in the image of God
- 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
- 3.4.6.1 Messiah–Christ–Anointed One
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- 3.4.7.3 Jesus Christ–the Prophet
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- 3.4.8.1 The conception and birth of Jesus
- 3.4.8.2 Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
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- 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
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- 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
- 3.5.1.2 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
- 3.5.3.1 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
- 4.1.2 Evil as a person
- 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
- 4.3.1 Sin
- 4.3.2 Guilt
- 4.4 God's plan of salvation
- 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 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
- 5.1 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 The Ten Commandments
- 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
- 5.3.3.5 Oath–Vow
- 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
- 5.3.7.1 Marriage
- 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 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
- 6.3 The church of Jesus Christ–a mystery
- 6.4 Belief in the one, holy, universal, and apostolic 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"
- 6.4.2.1 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
- 7.1 Ministry and duties
- 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 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
- 7.5.3 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
- 7.7 Ordination
- 7.9 Tasks of the ministries
- 7.10 Appointments
- 8.1 Holy Baptism with water
- 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 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
- 8.2.8 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
- 9.2 Death
- 9.4 The beyond
- 9.5 The condition of souls in the beyond
- 9.6 Help for the departed
- 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
- 11.1 The early Christian congregations
- 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
- 11.3.2 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
- 12.1.5.2 Breaking of bread
- 12.1.5.3 Fellowship
- 12.1.5.4 Prayer
- 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
- 12.3 The church funeral
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 12.4.1.1.1 Pre-Sunday School
- 12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
- 12.4.5.3 Coping with grief
- 12.5.1 Christmas
- 12.5.3 Good Friday
- 12.5.4 Easter
- 12.5.5 Ascension Day
- 12.5.6 Pentecost
- 13.1.2 Jesus teaches prayer
- 13.1.3 Jesus prays
- 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
- 13.2.4 Sacrifice and blessing
- 13.3.1 Marriage as a divine institution
- 13.3.4 Parental responsibilities
- 13.5 The New Apostolic Church as part of society
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- 5.3.4.5 Keeping Sunday holy–in divine service
- 5.3.4.6 Working on Sundays–between duty and sanctification
- 5.3.7.3 Divorce
- 6.2.1 Old Testament references to the church of Jesus Christ
- 6.2.2 The beginning of the church of Christ
- 6.2.3.1 The body of Christ
- 6.2.3.5 The flock of God
- 6.4.1.1 The church is "one"
- 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
- 7.9 Tasks of the ministries
- 7.9.1 The priestly ministries
- 7.9.2 The diaconal 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
- 12.1.5.2 Breaking of bread
- 12.1.5.3 Fellowship
- 12.1.5.4 Prayer
- 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
- 12.2.3.1 The wedding blessing
- 12.2.3.3 Engagement blessing
- 12.2.4 Dedication of church buildings
- 12.3 The church funeral
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 12.4.1.1.2 Sunday School
- 12.4.1.1.4 Confirmation Instruction
- 12.4.2.3 Offers in youth care
- 12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
- 13.1.5 The prayer of New Apostolic Christians
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103 results for "death"
- 1.2.4.1 The origin of the New Testament canon
- 1.3 Present-day revelations of the Holy Spirit
- 2.4 The New Apostolic Creed
- 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 The triune God
- 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
- 3.3.3 Man's fall into sin
- 3.3.4 Man as an entity consisting of body, soul, and spirit
- 3.4 God, the Son
- 3.4.2 The incarnate Word
- 3.4.3 Jesus Christ, true Man and true God
- 3.4.5 Jesus Christ–the Redeemer
- 3.4.6.3 Son of Man
- 3.4.7.1 Jesus Christ–the King
- 3.4.8.4 Jesus' teaching activity
- 3.4.8.5 Jesus' miracles
- 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
- 3.4.9.9 The cross
- 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
- 4.1.2 Evil as a person
- 4.2.1.1 Mankind in sin
- 4.2.1.2 Sinful mankind is still loved by God
- 4.6 God's blessing
- 4.7 The functions of the law
- 4.7.1 The term "law"
- 4.8 The law and the gospel
- 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
- 7.10 Appointments
- 8.1 Holy Baptism with water
- 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 Holy Communion
- 8.2.4 The Passover meal
- 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 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
- 9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
- 10.1.2 Events associated with the return of Jesus Christ
- 10.5 The first resurrection
- 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
- 12.3 The church funeral
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 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
- 12.5.3 Good Friday
- 12.5.4 Easter
- 13.1.3 Jesus prays
- 13.2.2 Jesus Christ–the model of willingness to sacrifice
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24 results for "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
- 3.3.1.1.1 The angels
- 6.4.4 The church of Jesus Christ and the sacraments
- 7 Ministry
- 7.7 Ordination
- 7.8 The exercise of a ministry
- 7.9 Tasks of the ministries
- 8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
- 8.2 Holy Communion
- 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 Pastoral care
- 12.4.1.1.2 Sunday School
- 12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
- 12.4.4 Confession
- 12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved
- 12.4.5.3 Coping with grief
-
10 results for "pastoral care"
- 7.6.7 The District Apostle ministry
- 7.9.1 The priestly ministries
- 7.9.2 The diaconal ministry
- 12 Divine service, acts of blessing, and pastoral care
- 12.2.1 Prenatal blessing
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 12.4.2 Youth care
- 12.4.2.2 Goal of youth care
- 12.4.3 The pastoral care visit
- 12.4.5.2 Support for the bereaved
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15 results for "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
- 4.7.1 The term "law"
- 4.8 The law and the gospel
- 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
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
- 13.5 The New Apostolic Church as part of society
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46 results for "redemption"
- 1.4.4 Faith and the sermon
- 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
- 3.4.9.9 The cross
- 3.4.10 Jesus Christ's activity in the realm of the dead
- 4 Mankind in need of redemption
- 4.2 The fall into sin
- 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
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 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
- 6.2.3.2 The people of God
- 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 The Apostle ministry
- 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
- 8.2.4 The Passover meal
- 8.3.1 Concerning the term "sealing"
- 8.3.7 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Sealing
- 9.4 The beyond
- 9.6.2 The participation of the dead in Christ
- 9.6.3 Imparting salvation to the departed
- 10.2 The marriage of the Lamb
- 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
- 12.4 Pastoral care
- 12.4.1.1.3 Religious Instruction
- 13.2.2 Jesus Christ–the model of willingness to sacrifice
- 5 results for "shepherd"
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72 results for "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
- 3.3.3 Man's fall into sin
- 3.4 God, the Son
- 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
- 3.4.8.7 Jesus and the law
- 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
- 3.5.4.2 The Spirit of truth
- 4 Mankind in need of redemption
- 4.1.1 Evil as a power opposed to God
- 4.1.2 Evil as a person
- 4.2 The fall into sin
- 4.2.1.1 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
- 4.3 Sin and guilt
- 4.3.1 Sin
- 4.3.2 Guilt
- 4.4.2 Jesus Christ–Saviour and Mediator of Salvation
- 4.6 God's blessing
- 4.6.1 God's blessing in the creation
- 4.7.1 The term "law"
- 4.7.3 The law as a guide for recognising sin
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 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
- 5.3.7.3 Divorce
- 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 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
- 8.1.3.2 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
- 8.2.4 The Passover meal
- 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
- 9.2 Death
- 10.2 The marriage of the Lamb
- 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 Pastoral care
- 12.4.5.1 Caring for the terminally ill and dying
- 12.5.3 Good Friday
- 13.2.1 From Old Testament sacrificial service to devoting one's life to God
- 13.3.2 Marriage and the wedding blessing
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18 results for "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
- 4.2.1.1 Mankind in sin
- 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
- 4.8.1 The law of Christ–grace
- 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
- 12.1.7.2.6 "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors"
- 12.4 Pastoral care