Apostles Creed

Christianity teaches that God is not only our creator, judge, and savior, He also is our Father. We have a God that has a personal relationship with us. We pray to God as our Father. We are children of God. Not as the true Son, Christ; but, we are adopted by His choice and mercy.... Read more »

The underlying theme in all Christian theology and teaching is the concept that God created everything. Christianity does not teach a theology of random, arbitrary chances that made everything coming into being. This is stated simply in the Apostles creed and expounded in the confessions. God created everything While Christians believe God the Father created... Read more »

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord

The meaning of “Christian” is to be a follower of Christ. We believe in Christ as the Son of God. Without the Son of God, there is no Christianity. In Christianity, we believe the Son of God was begotten before eternity. The Son of God is fully God and fully man and He is our... Read more »

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary

The most important part of Christ’s nature is the fact that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born from a woman. Even more important is the teaching that He was born from a virgin. The reason behind this is to teach that Christ is mediator between God and man. In order for Christ... Read more »

Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried

An essential teaching in Christianity is the crucifixion and death of Christ. Christians teach that the death of Christ was for the purpose of making propitiation for our sin, reconciling us to God, and paying the price for our sins in our place. The Westminster Confession of Faith states; The office of Mediator the Lord... Read more »

The most controversial part of the Apostles Creed is the statement “He descended into Hell.” It’s amazing how much hate this statement gets from Christians; but, I am hear to tell you that it is crucial to the understanding of the nature of Christ, the atonement, and the resurrection of the dead. In Christian theology,... Read more »

The third day He arose again from the dead

One of the most important teachings in the Christian faith is the resurrection of the dead. According to the New Testament, the apostles were witnesses to Christ’s resurrection on the third day. Christianity teaches that Christ rose in His literal, physical body. We believe that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit rose Christ from... Read more »

An essential teaching in Christianity is that Christ ascended into heaven. Before He ascended, he taught the disciples what to do in their ministry. This supports even more that the disciples were witnesses to His resurrection. The disciples knew He was raised from the dead because, they all touched Him and felt His body. After... Read more »

And sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty

After Christ ascended into heaven, Christ sat down at the "Right Hand of God." The apostles taught this throughout the New Testament. This can also be found in the Old Testament and is a part of the Old Testament prophesies concerning the messiah. The teaching that Christ sat down at the "Right Hand of God"... Read more »

Whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

When Christ ascended to heaven and sat at the Right Hand of God, He began His judgment. Christ judges not only those who die at their death; but, He judges the living during their lifetime. His judgment happens in heaven at the “Throne of God.” Most of the confessions state that Christ will judge the... Read more »

The Holy Spirit is a core doctrine in the Christian faith. The Apostles clearly taught that the Holy Spirit is God. He is a person and not a dove like is depicted by many Christians. People become Christians by the regeneration of the holy Spirit. Being "filled" or "Baptized" by the Holy Spirit are separate... Read more »

Because the word “catholic” is not found in the Bible, many people say it is not a Christian teaching. The fact is, the Christian church is “catholic” and the teaching is fully supported in the Bible. The word “catholic” comes from a compound of two Greek words put together as one. The word “Church” is... Read more »

The Communion of the Saints is a topic that is seldom understood or taught in the Christian church. Most people think it means taking the “Lord’s Supper” which is the ritual or sacrament held as a memorial of Christ’s death. This, however, is very far from the truth. Communion is the assembling of the Church... Read more »

The forgiveness of sins is an essential teaching in the Christian Church that seems to be confused quite often. Not only does Christ’s death on the cross cover all our sins; but, the application of the death of Christ to His people requires repentance. Christ pardons the sins of His people not on the basic... Read more »

The resurrection of the body is probably the most debated teaching in the Bible. During Christ’s time, there were those who did not believe in the resurrection, spirits or angels. Jesus made many arguments for the resurrection of the dead which were later expounded upon by the Apostles. The Apostles clearly taught that believers will... Read more »

The last part of the Apostles Creed is the Christian teaching of eternal life. Christianity teaches not only everlasting life; but, also everlasting death. Eternal life and death are obtained at the resurrection. Eternal life is a promise from God to His people who believe and have faith in Him. Those who do not have... Read more »

Which phrase “only Son” or “only begotten Son” is used in the original Apostles Creed?

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Did Jesus preach the gospel to spirits in hades and raise them to heaven?

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

The 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 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 church

The communion of saints

The forgiveness of sins

The resurrection of the body

And life everlasting. Amen

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