C U L T -AND- C U L T U R E
T H E A P O S T L E S ' C R E E D
INTRODUCTION TO THE APOSTLES' CREED - This creed arose out of the early Western church and should be thought of as a summary of the Apostles' teaching rather than directly attributable to them. Originally it was essentially a baptismal confession and had several variations. The form in use today dates from the eighth century. The source is the Center for Reformed Theology and Apologetics website.
THE APOSTLES' CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived of 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 arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic [1] church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.
1. The word "catholic" refers not to the Roman Catholic Church, but to the
universal church of the Lord Jesus Christ.