Chapter 1 1, 2 The Lord has instituted a church with those who could be in external truth, but who were not in external good. 11 3, 4 All external good has been destroyed, and hence also external truth. 3 5, 6 Although the church is there, yet they do not acknowledge the Lord. 3, 4 7, 8 They worship the Lord from evil and not from good. 4 9, 10, Therefore their worship is not accepted. 3 11 Those who are outside of the church worship the Lord, 11 12-14 but those who are within the church profane worship, and do not worship the Lord. 4