The descent into Hades and the ascension into heaven—both events are recorded in Holy Scripture. And both events have stirred up theological controversy to this day. Unfortunately, neither of them is well understood—and yet their significance is clear! After His death on the cross, the Son of God, Jesus Christ, descended into the depths of […]

“The New Apostolic understanding of the spiritual ministry” is the title of the newest special edition of the Divine Service Guide, which is now making its way to the ministers. A reference work also for future questions. The issue, number 2/2022, with a total of 32 pages, summarises the essential statements from the Catechism as […]

Eastertide is the period extending from Easter to Pentecost. The divine services in May will deal with both the effects of the resurrection of Jesus as well as with the impressive intervention of the Holy Spirit. Here is a glance at the subjects of our divine services in May. The divine services in May bring […]

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. It is a must. Jesus Himself made this clear: “Most assuredly, I say […]

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. At the beginning of the year, when we received the Chief Apostle’s annual motto “Together in Christ”, we were taught that there are four levels to this togetherness: our fellowship […]

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. Transmissions of divine services have a long tradition in the New Apostolic Church. A few decades ago, the Church was […]

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. The New Apostolic sacraments have their source in the life and activity of Jesus Christ. This […]

Also in 2022 the Church will offer video services, like last year. The only difference will be that the video signal will no longer reach the faithful via satellite but via IPTV. Also in 2022 the New Apostolic Church will continue to broadcast reliably. As of this year, the Church is no longer transmitting via […]

Now that we’ve covered the question of what, it’s time to tackle the question of who: expanding on our understanding of the concept of ministry was also high on the Church’s list of things to do in 2021. And some initial answers have indeed been found since, along with a detailed roadmap for the rest […]

Not even the Pentecost divine service could take place as usual! For the Chief Apostle and many millions of our members, this year was yet another difficult period defined by a global pandemic. “Now thank we all our God!” Photo: Peter Johanning Praying for victims of the pandemic Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Little beams of great […]

In good years, the Chief Apostle travels to congregations all over the world. On account of the coronavirus pandemic, however, this was not possible in 2021. Most divine services therefore took place in Europe. Here is a chronology. January in Winterthur, Switzerland The motto for 2021 is “Christ, our future”. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained […]

The fall session of the District Apostle Meeting has ended. Prominent topics were our concept of ministry, biblical authorship issues, and a new Guide for Ministers. For many Christian denominations issues of authorship are important. Was the epistle of Paul really written by Paul or by one of his students? Who wrote the gospels? And […]

How does the believer receive the Holy Spirit? The Bible remains ambiguous and leaves quite a few gaps with respect to this question. Answers begin to develop of the early church. And this foundation stands to this day. Signs—more signs are needed! Yes indeed, there is the baptism of water, the drowning of the old […]

Divine service broadcasts are part of the Church’s past and its present. Following is this Sunday’s streaming offer. It was a small revolution decades ago when divine services started to be transmitted by postal cable. At some point, the Church members not only heard the sermon but also saw images. Video transmissions via satellite made […]

Mysteries are generally very popular. Many people find it stimulating and thrilling to know things that are not known to everyone else. But ultimately, all mysteries will be revealed in the light! This is also the case with our faith, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: […]

This much is clear: baptism with water and the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit are closely linked. But how? Concerning this, the New Testament provides several answers at once. And they do not always fit together. It is a must—this is something Jesus Himself made clear: “Unless one is born of water […]

A small flock and a tremendous effort: neither long distances nor pandemic-related restrictions can keep the Hungarians from coming together for a divine service that is doubly special. Photo: Kápolnásnyék Község Önkormán Chief Apostle Schneider 2015 in Budapest Photo: NAK Schweiz Chief Apostle Schneider 2015 in Budapest Photo: NAK Schweiz Chief Apostle Schneider 2015 in […]

Whether it is considered a rite, a sacrament, or merely a side effect of baptism, the churches have very different ways of understanding how a Christian receives the Holy Spirit. And this diversity of perspectives has a tradition that goes back nearly 2,000 years. The manifesto might well have looked like this: God granted Christendom […]