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The Creed of the New Apostolic Church

The New Apostolic Church confesses the Christian faith in unity with the broader Church through its Creed. Our Creed stands in continuity with the historic foundations of Christianity, drawing especially from the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed (Nicene Creed), which have shaped Christian belief for centuries.

Like these early creeds, the New Apostolic Creed affirms the central truths shared by Christians worldwide: faith in the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), the incarnation of Jesus Christ, His suffering and death, His resurrection and ascension, and His promised return. It also expresses belief in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal life.

At the same time, the New Apostolic Creed reflects the Church’s specific understanding of how God continues to work in His Church today, including the role of the Apostle ministry in preparing believers for the return of Christ. In this way, the Creed is both deeply rooted in historic Christianity and clearly connected to the New Apostolic Church’s mission and doctrine.

Creed of the New Apostolic Church (Ten Articles of Faith)

• First Article of Faith
  I believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth.
• Second Article of Faith
  I believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, entered the realm of the dead, rose again on the third day, and ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from where He will return.
• Third Article of Faith
  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church, the community of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead, and life everlasting.
• Fourth Article of Faith
  I believe that the Lord Jesus rules His church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return still sends them, with the commission to teach, to forgive sins in His name, and to baptise with water and Holy Spirit.
• Fifth Article of Faith
  I believe that those designated by God for a ministry are ordained only by Apostles, and that authority, blessing, and sanctification for their ministration come forth out of the Apostle ministry.
• Sixth Article of Faith
  I believe that the Holy Baptism with water is the first step to a renewal of a human being in the Holy Spirit, and that the person baptised is adopted into the fellowship of those who believe in Jesus Christ and profess Him as their Lord.
• Seventh Article of Faith
  I believe that Holy Communion was instituted by the Lord Himself in memory of the once brought, fully valid sacrifice, and bitter suffering and death of Christ. The worthy partaking of Holy Communion establishes our fellowship with Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is celebrated with unleavened bread and wine; both must be consecrated and dispensed by a minister authorised by an Apostle.
• Eighth Article of Faith
  I believe that those baptised with water must, through an Apostle, receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to attain the childhood in God and thereby the prerequisite for becoming a firstling.
• Ninth Article of Faith
  I believe that the Lord Jesus will return as surely as He ascended into heaven and that He will take to Himself the firstfruits of the dead and living who have hoped for and were prepared for His coming; that after the marriage in heaven He will return to earth with them to establish His kingdom of peace, and that they will reign with Him as a royal priesthood. After the conclusion of the kingdom of peace, He will hold the Last Judgement. Then God will create a new heaven and a new earth and dwell with His people.
• Tenth Article of Faith
  I believe that I am obliged to obey the worldly authorities, provided no godly laws are thereby transgressed.

The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church

The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is the Church’s official and comprehensive teaching document. It was published to provide a clear, structured explanation of New Apostolic faith and practice, and to serve as a reliable reference for members, ministers, and anyone seeking to understand what the Church believes.

The Catechism outlines key Christian teachings such as salvation through Jesus Christ, the meaning of the sacraments (Holy Baptism, Holy Communion, and Holy Sealing), the life of faith, and the Church’s understanding of ministry and discipleship. It also explains New Apostolic perspectives on worship, pastoral care, and the hope of Christ’s return.

Importantly, the Catechism is written in a way that connects New Apostolic doctrine to the wider Christian tradition, showing both what the Church shares with all Christians and what it emphasizes in its own mission. For many, it serves as a helpful guide for deepening faith, encouraging spiritual growth, and strengthening unity within the Church.

The Liturgy of the New Apostolic Church

The Liturgy of the New Apostolic Church provides the ordered framework for our divine services and sacred acts. The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public service,” reflecting both God’s service to humanity and our response to Him through worship, prayer, and profession of faith. In every divine service, believers encounter God through the proclamation of His word, the celebration of the sacraments, prayer, music, and blessing.

The liturgy helps ensure that worship throughout the New Apostolic Church is conducted in a unified, dignified, and spiritually focused manner. While the outward form of services may develop over time, the essential elements remain constant: preaching inspired by the Holy Spirit, the celebration of Holy Baptism, Holy Sealing, and Holy Communion, and the shared prayers and hymns of the congregation. These repeated elements remind believers of God’s faithfulness and provide a spiritual structure that allows the congregation to worship with confidence and reverence.

At its heart, the divine service is understood as an encounter between God and human beings. Through word and sacrament, believers experience God’s grace, receive forgiveness, and are strengthened for their daily lives. The liturgy therefore serves not merely as a set of procedures, but as a guide that helps the congregation experience salvation, fellowship, and preparation for the return of Jesus Christ.