1. 前言:新天國與新教會的信仰

首先, 將本書中所講述的真實的基督徒信仰, 也就是新天國和新教會的信仰, 分別以總體和具體的形式概要地說明。作為接下來全書的引言, 或作為進入聖殿的大門, 又或作為詳細內容的概要。此信仰被稱為新天國和新教會的信仰, 因為天人(angel)組成的天國和世人組成的教會, 如同一個人的靈魂與肉體, 內外一致,行動如一。因此, 若教會之人活在良善與真理之中, 對於思想內在而言, 他就是天國的一名天人。在肉身死後, 他便進入天國, 照著良善與真理在他裡面聯合的狀態在那裡安享極樂。當知道, 在主現在正建立的新天國中, 這樣的信仰是新天國的引言,入門和概要。

10. In the broadest sense the Law means the whole of the Word. This can be seen from the following passages:

Jesus (said), “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I said, “You are gods” ’”? (John 10:34)

This is written in Psalms 82:6.

The people answered..., “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains to eternity....” (John 12:34)

This is written in Psalms 89:29, 110:4, Daniel 7:11, 14.

...that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their Law, “They hated Me without a cause.” (John 15:25)

This is written in Psalms 35:19.

(The Pharisees said,) “Have any of the rulers...believed in Him? But this crowd that does not know the Law is accursed.” (John 7:48-49)

It is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the Law to fall. (Luke 16:17)

The Law there means the entire Holy Scripture.