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What We Believe

The Apostles' Creed

One of the oldest and most widely-used statements of Christian belief. It's not a replacement for Scripture — it's a summary of what Scripture teaches.

The Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe 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 to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and 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.

Breaking It Down

God the Father

"I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth."

God isn't a force or an idea — he's a Father. He's all-powerful. He made everything. This means we're not accidents; we're created on purpose.

God the Son

"I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord..."

Jesus is God in the flesh. He lived a real human life, died a real death, and rose again. He's not still dead — he's alive, reigning, and will return.

God the Holy Spirit

"I believe in the Holy Spirit..."

The Spirit is God present with us now. He works in us, through the church, to apply what Jesus accomplished.

The Church & The Future

"...the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting."

We're not alone — we're part of a family (the church). Our sins are forgiven. Death isn't the end — we'll be raised, and we'll live with God forever.

Why Creeds Matter

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