A statement of faith used in many churches, both Protestant and Catholic, as a confession of faith (declaration of what one believes). Though treated with suspicion by the Eastern (Greek-speaking) churches in the beginning, it was eventually accepted though not used in public services. Though so-called "Apostles' Creed," there is no evidence that the Apostles had any hand in its formulation.
The Creed:
I believe in God the Father Almighty;
Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ
his only Son our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary;
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell.
The third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven;
and is seated at the right hand of God
the Father Almighty;
from there he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic Church;
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Media Resources
R C Sproul, The Apostles' Creed. Ligonier Ministries. 10 lectures. Video N
Third Millenium Ministrys has developed this extremely helpful course on the Apostles' Creed. These lectures open in the SPanel.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 1. video 1:23;54 hr.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 2. video 1:39.56 hr.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 3. video 1:34.58 hr.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 4. video 1:34.09 hr.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 5. video 1:38.26 hr.
The Apostles' Creed. Lesson 6. video 1:40.44 hr.
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