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The Sacraments (54): The chances in the hereafter

Sacraments for the departed? That only makes sense if people can still change in death. Judging by the teachings of their church, the majority of Christians believe in a chance in the afterlife. But there are big differences between the churches.

April 26, 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed Doctrine 

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• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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God is everywhere

The pandemic is still keeping many members from coming back to worship in their congregations. Yet they can receive the word of God. For God’s word easily reaches beyond the four walls of a church building.

April 22, 2022

Buildings

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Good Friday: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani

The Friday before Easter is a silent day. Anyone who has ever had to cope with grief and loss knows how good silence can be. Jesus’ companions were also in mourning. They had had to look on as their Master was tortured, crucified, and killed. They were right there and witnessed these barbaric acts…

April 15, 2022

Asia

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• Easter
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Death and life

Life is followed by death. Jesus reversed this equation. A few days after His death, He came back alive. An apparent defeat became a victory.

April 14, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care

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The sacraments (53): On the way to immortality

Sacraments for the dead? It would be unthinkable without the immortality of the soul. Yet this notion is only beginning to evolve in the Bible. Here is how today’s understanding of an afterlife came into being.

April 12, 2022

Asia

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Connecting the youth

It was to be specifically for young people. That was the idea that District Apostle Norberto Batista announced in 2007 when he decided to launch a magazine for his working area. And it is still produced for the youth, every month anew.

April 11, 2022

Acts of blessing America

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Youth

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Palm Sunday

A king enters into Jerusalem on a donkey colt. A paradox? No, the Palm Sunday service will show the greatness of God.

April 8, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Palm Sunday

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“You are my friends!”

The month of April is characterised by three major celebrations, namely Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. The New Apostolic congregations will hear Bible readings, special music, and sermons that are based on this special context.

March 30, 2022

Congregation

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Palm Sunday
• Sacraments

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The boy who shared His confirmation

Dressed in a suit and tie, and wearing smart shoes, La Grah is standing on the road and handing out food and cake parcels to the homeless. Today is a special day for him: he is celebrating his confirmation—in his very own way.

March 29, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Local news
• Profile

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The sacraments (52): Not only here, but also in the beyond!

The dead are not truly dead—at least not for God. For God there is no dividing line between life on earth and life in the hereafter. That is what Christians believe, and that is also what the Bible states. Here is an overview of how sacramental acts are dispensed for the dead.

March 28, 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Weekly online services

A lot is possible in spite of Covid measures, such as the weekly video services on Sundays. Every week, nac.today offers an overview of the worldwide streaming offers.

March 25, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Local news
• Music

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“I will stick with You in spite of everything!”

Jesus the good shepherd, various folds in different stables, and the search for the lost sheep… The Chief Apostle recently developed this old and well-known biblical image in a surprising new way.

March 23, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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A pioneer in Berlin and East Prussia

Eight believers in an attic room: this is how the now twenty congregations in the city of Berlin (Germany) started. And closely connected to it all is one name in particular: Ernst Traugott Hallmann, who died hundred years ago on 20 March 1922.

March 21, 2022

Anniversary

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Sealing
• Local news
• Pastoral care
• Profile
• Sacraments

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The weekly update

Changing YouTube channels and upcoming services on Good Friday… here is this week’s update on the central video services offered by the New Apostolic Church.

March 18, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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The sacraments (51): Two handfuls of spiritual gifts

Sealing is a sacrament with a history. And its roots can be traced back to the early Christian centuries. Here is an overview of the ten articles in our series on this topic and a look ahead on what is up next.

March 15, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Baptism 
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Why it’s better for God to remain beyond calculation

It’s a good thing we cannot prove faith mathematically! At least, that’s how retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber feels about the matter. And he knows what he’s talking about—check out our interview with the doctor of mathematics as we commemorate the International Day of Mathematics on 14 March.

March 14, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Divine services for Lent

Lent is a season of reflection and prayer, and a time to worship. This is not possible everywhere and not for everyone. Here is our weekly overview for Sunday’s online services.

March 11, 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Spotlight 2/2022: What we have in common

District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio of South America examines the question of what people of different cultures and languages have in common—and finds an answer.

March 7, 2022

America

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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The one hundredth broadcast

The articles featuring the weekly links for the online services on Sunday have cracked the one hundred mark. For the hundredth time, nac.today publishes its weekly article with the links to this weekend’s video services.

March 4, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Pentecost

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Praying hands, helping hands

New Apostolic Christians have reacted with solidarity and compassion to the war in Ukraine. All European District Apostles are calling for prayers for the casualties and for peace. Meanwhile, the relief organisations are preparing to provide aid.

March 1, 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Europe
• Pastoral care

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God’s love, Jesus’ truth, our service

The love of God is boundless. Jesus helps us identify evil and trust in what is truly good. And all believers are called to help along in achieving His great goal. Following is an overview of the core messages of the divine services in March.

February 28, 2022

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Easter

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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube.

February 25, 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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The Bible this side of Babel

More than seven billion people around the world are able to read the Bible in their mother tongues. But it has been a long road to get to that point—and the journey is not over yet. Following is a brief history of Bible translation to commemorate International Mother Language Day which is observed on 21 February.

February 21, 2022

Africa

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• Asia
• Easter
• History 

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Where two or three gather…

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation.

February 18, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The sacraments (50): Baptism in two parts

When asked how a Christian receives the Holy Spirit, the New Apostolic Church’s answer to the question is: through Holy Sealing. Our sacramental understanding and its points of reference in the Bible and in church history are detailed below.

February 15, 2022

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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One of 1.4 billion

Actually, Lukas wanted to go to Hong Kong or Singapore. But then he was offered a job in Shenzhen, China, after finishing his engineering studies. He told the German magazine spirit what life is like in the world’s most populous country.

February 14, 2022

Buildings

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Local news
• Sacraments
• Youth

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The donkey, that’s me

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He chose His mount to enter Jerusalem. What’s more, He sent signals right up to our own time. Here is a reflection on the theme of Palm Sunday.

March 23, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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• Congregation
• America
• History 

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Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church. But like a plant that germinates underground before the first shoots emerge, the origins of the church lie deeper and earlier.

May 28, 2025

Ascension Day Pentecost

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• Divine service
• Society

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Lead-up to Pentecost

God reveals Himself as Trinity. The self-revelation of God is concluded in the Pentecost event, the grand finale. The divine services in the month of May revolve around the promise, sending, and efficacy of the Holy Spirit.

May 3, 2024

Pentecost Doctrine 

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• Divine service
• History 

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Not your typical Christmas article

Star, stable, shepherds, angels—and a crying baby in the living room. This year, Christmas will not just be explained, but experienced. A Christmas article of a different kind.

December 24, 2025

Christmas Advent

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