I Thought ‘Creed’ Was Just a Rock Band

“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.”

I John 1:3

This past Sunday we were reminded of the importance of understanding both what you believe and why you believe it. We touched on this topic in yesterdays’ blog.

One of the ‘tools’ developed to help you in that understanding is the Apostles Creed.

When was the last time you read or said the creed?

For some it may be never.

It offers a concise declaration of the fundamental beliefs of a Christ follower.

Please take a moment to read through it –

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
    the Maker of heaven and earth,
    and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
    born of the virgin Mary,
    suffered under Pontius Pilate,
    was crucified, dead, and buried;

He descended into hell.

The third day He arose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven,
    and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
    from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost;
    the holy catholic (or universal) church;
    the communion of saints;
    the forgiveness of sins;
    the resurrection of the body;
    and the life everlasting.

Amen.

It may be helpful to note that some theologians place the creation of the creed to within half a century of the last biblical text.

Of course, simple antiquity does not, of itself, equate to value but the creed can offer a brief, helpful overview to those who have asked the question:

“What do I believe?”

Let it be a starting point into the discovery of your faith!