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2026-04-08T20:23:53Z

Scartho77: Added quote from Pilgrim's Progress about the temptations of youth and age.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|matthew|5|48|lang=WEB}} [[Matthew 5:48]]}}
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subtopics = [[Love]], [[Loving God]], Loving Others - [[Golden Rule]]
* [[Faith]]
* Praising God - [[Worship]], [[Prayer]], [[Proclaiming the Gospel]], [[Living a holy life]], [[Reading the Bible]], [[Fasting]]
* [[Persecution]]
* [[What would Jesus do]]
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* [[Church]]
* [[Mere Christianity]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Living as a Christian (E.M.)]]
* [[God's Resume in Your Life (C.S.)]]
}}

When a person become a [[Christian]], he or she is called to live for [[God]] in every aspect of their life. God brings people into a relationship of [[love]] with him and with other Christians and calls them to live for him fully, obeying him and trusting in him completely.

Jesus often spoke about how those who follow him will live. He spoke of a life where the heart is pure, not just the actions. Leaders of the early church also spoke about living lives of love with good deeds - this is especially evident in the [[Epistle of James]] where Christians are reminded that faith without works represents a dead faith.

==Quotes==
[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya03buny Bunyan J "Pilgrim's Progress", in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol3, p220f.]
: "There were two men that went on pilgrimage; the one began when he was young, the other when he was old. The young man had strong corruptions to grapple with; the old man's were decayed with the decays of nature.... I have observed that old men have blessed themselves with this mistake, namely taking the decays of nature for a gracious conquest over corruptions, and so have been apt to beguile themselves."

==Links==
* [http://dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Christian_Living/ Open Directory: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Christian Living]
* [http://www.planetholy.com/directory/living.asp Christian Living Categories from Planet Holy]

===Devotional Sites===
* [http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Religion_and_Spirituality/Faiths_and_Practices/Christianity/Devotionals/ Christian Devotionals in the Yahoo! Directory]
* [http://search.711.net/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=Devotionals 711.net Devotionals]
* [http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Christian_Living/Devotionals/ Google Directory - Devotionals]
* [http://www.actschristian.com/a/Informational_Resources/Devotionals/ ACTS Christian Search Engine and Directory: Informational Resources : Devotionals]
* [http://www.libraryreference.org/index.php?c=Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Christianity/Christian_Living/Devotionals Library Reference Search Devotional]

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Pilgrim's Progress

2026-04-08T20:21:07Z

Scartho77: Moving the quote about youth and age, which I uploaded a few minutes ago, to the Living as a Christian webpage.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Pilgrim's Progress |
subtopics = [[Text:Pilgrim's Progress|The text of Pilgrim's Progress]]
* [[John Bunyan]]
* [[The Pilgrim's Progress (opera)]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come''' is an allegorical novel by [[John Bunyan]]. It was first published 1678.

Bunyan wrote the book while imprisoned in 1675 for violations of the Conventicle Act which punished people for conducting unauthorised religious services outside of the [[Church of England]]. An expanded edition, with additions written after Bunyan was freed, appeared in 1679.

The allegory tells of Christian, an Everyman character who must make his way from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City of Zion. During his travel, he must make his way past hazards such as the ''Slough of Despond'', temptations like ''Vanity Fair'', and foes like the ''Giant Despair''. Due to the long popularity of this devotional book, many of these phrases have become proverbial in English. In a second book, his wife and children, who once denounced his ideas, follow his path to the Celestial City.

The allegory of this book has antecedents in a large number of Christian devotional works that speak of the soul's path to Heaven, from the ''Lyke-Wake Dirge'' forwards. Bunyan's allegory stands out above his predecessors because of his simple and effective, if somewhat naïve, prose style, steeped in [[Bible|Biblical]] texts and cadences. He confesses his own naïveté in the verse prologue to the book:

: ''. . . I did not think
: ''To shew to all the World my Pen and Ink''
: ''In such a mode; I only thought to make''
: ''I knew not what: nor did I undertake''
: ''Thereby to please my Neighbour; no not I;''
: ''I did it mine own self to gratifie.''

Its explicitly Protestant theology also made it much more popular than its predecessors. Finally, Bunyan's gifts and plain style breathe life into the abstractions of the anthropomorphized temptations and abstractions Christian encounters and converses with on his course to Heaven. Samuel Johnson said that "this is the great merit of the book, that the most cultivated man cannot find anything to praise more highly, and the child knows nothing more amusing." Three years after its publication, it was reprinted in colonial America, and was widely read in the Puritan colonies.

The book was the basis of an opera by Ralph Vaughan Williams, premiered in 1951.

==Extract—Apollyon==

But now,
in this Valley of Humiliation, poor Christian was hard put
to it; for he had gone but a little way, before he espied a foul
fiend coming over the field to meet him; his name is Apollyon. Then
did Christian begin to be afraid, and to cast in his mind whether
to go back or to stand his ground.
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Christian no armour for his back.

But he considered again, that
he had no armour for his back;
and, therefore, thought that to turn
the back to him might give him the greater advantage, with ease to
pierce him with his darts.
Therefore he resolved to venture and stand his ground;
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Christian's resolution at the approach of Apollyon.

for, thought
he, had I no more in mine eye than the saving of my life, it would
be the best way to stand.

So he went on, and Apollyon met him. Now the monster was
hideous to behold; he was clothed with scales, like a fish (and
they are his pride), he had wings like a dragon, feet like a bear,
and out of his belly came fire and smoke, and his mouth was as the
mouth of a lion. When he was come up to Christian, he beheld him
with a disdainful countenance, and thus began to question with him.

Apol. Whence come you? and whither are you bound?

Chr. I am come from the City of Destruction, which is the place of
all evil, and am going to the City of Zion.

Apol. By this I perceive thou art one of my subjects, for all that
country is mine, and I am the prince and god of it.
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Discourse betwixt Christian and Apollyon.

How is it,
then, that thou hast run away from thy king? Were it not that I
hope thou mayest do me more service, I would strike thee now, at
one blow, to the ground.

Chr. I was born, indeed, in your Dominions, but your service
was hard, and your wages such as a man could not live on, 'for the
wages of sin is death,' Ro. vi. 23;
therefore, when I was come to
years, I did as other considerate persons do, look out, if, perhaps,
I might mend myself.

Apol. There is no prince that will thus lightly lose his subjects,
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Apollyon's flattery.

neither will I as yet lose thee;
but since thou complainest of thy
service and wages, be content to go back; what our country will
afford, I do here promise to give thee.

Chr. But I have let myself to another, even to the King of princes;
and how can I, with fairness, go back with thee?

Apol. Thou hast done in this according to the proverb,
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Apollyon undervalues Christ's service.

'Changed a bad for a worse;'
but it is ordinary for those that
have professed themselves his servants, after a while to give him
the slip, and return again to me. Do thou so too, and all shall
be well.

Chr. I have given him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to him;
how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?

Apol. Thou didst the same to me,
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Apollyon pretends to be merciful.

and yet I am willing to pass by
all, if now thou wilt yet turn again and go back.

Chr. What I promised thee was in my nonage; and besides, I
count the Prince under whose banner now I stand is able to absolve
me; yea, and to pardon also what I did as to my compliance with
thee; and besides, O thou destroying Apollyon! to speak truth,
I like his service, his wages, his servants, his government, his
company, and country, better than thine; and, therefore, leave off
to persuade me further; I am his servant, and I will follow him.

Apol. Consider again, when thou art in cool blood,
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Apollyon pleads the grievous ends of Christians, to dissuade Christian from persisting in his way.

what thou
art like to meet with in the way that thou goest. Thou knowest
that, for the most part, his servants come to an ill end, because
they are transgressors against me and my ways. How many of them
have been put to shameful deaths! and, besides, thou countest his
service better than mine, whereas he never came yet from the place
where he is to deliver any that served him out of their hands; but
as for me, how many times, as all the world very well knows, have
I delivered, either by power or fraud, those that have faithfully
served me, from him and his, though taken by them; and so I will
deliver thee.

Chr. His forbearing at present to deliver them is on purpose to try
their love, whether they will cleave to him to the end; and as for
the ill end thou sayest they come to, that is most glorious in their
account; for, for present deliverance, they do not much expect it,
for they stay for their glory, and then they shall have it, when
their Prince comes in his and the glory of the angels.

Apol. Thou hast already been unfaithful in thy service to him; and
how doest thou think to receive wages of him?

Chr. Wherein, O Apollyon! have I been unfaithful to him?

Apol. Thou didst faint at first setting out, when thou wast
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Apollyon pleads Christian's infirmities against him.

almost choked in the Gulf of Despond; thou didst attempt wrong ways
to be rid of thy burden, whereas thou shouldest have stayed till
thy Prince had taken it off; thou didst sinfully sleep, and lose
thy choice thing; thou wast, also, almost persuaded to go back, at
the sight of the lions; and when thou talkest of thy journey, and
of what thou hast heard and seen, thou art inwardly desirous of
vain-glory in all that thou sayest or doest.

Chr. All this is true, and much more which thou hast left out;
but the Prince, whom I serve and honour, is merciful, and ready to
forgive; but, besides, these infirmities possessed me in thy country,
for there I sucked them in; and I have groaned under them, been
sorry for them, and have obtained pardon of my Prince.

Apol. Then Apollyon broke out into a grievous rage, saying,
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Apollyon in a rage falls upon Christian.

I am an enemy to this Prince; I hate his person, his laws, and
people; I am come out on purpose to withstand thee.

Chr. Apollyon, beware what you do; for I am in the king's highway,
the way of holiness, therefore take heed to yourself.

Apol. Then Apollyon straddled quite over the whole breadth of the
way, and said, I am void of fear in this matter: prepare thy self
to die; for I swear by my infernal den, that thou shalt go no
further; here will I spill thy soul.
And with that he threw a flaming dart at his breast; but
Christian had a shield in his hand, with which he caught it, and
so prevented the danger of that.
Then did Christian draw; for he saw it was time to bestir him: and
Apollyon as fast made at him, throwing darts as thick as hail;
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Christian wounded in his understanding, faith, and conversation.

by the which, notwithstanding all that Christian could do to avoid it,
Apollyon wounded him in his head, his hand and foot. This made
Christian give a little back; Apollyon, therefore, followed his work
amain, and Christian again took courage, and resisted as manfully
as he could. This sore combat lasted for above half a day, even
till Christian was almost quite spent; for you must know, that
Christian, by reason of his wounds, must needs grow weaker and
weaker.

Then Apollyon, espying his opportunity, began to gather up
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Apollyon casteth down to the ground the Christian.

close to Christian, and wrestling with him, gave him a dreadful
fall; and with that, Christian's sword flew out of his hand. Then
said Apollyon, I am sure of thee now. And with that he had almost
pressed him to death; so that Christian began to despair of life:
but as God would have it, while Apollyon was fetching of his
last blow, thereby to make a full end of this good man,
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Christian's victory over Apollyon.

Christian
nimbly stretched out his hand for his sword, and caught it, saying,
'Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise,' Mi. vii. 8;
and with that gave him a deadly thrust, which made him give back,
as one that had received his mortal wound. Christian perceiving
that, made at him again, saying, 'Nay, in all these things we are
more than conquerors, through him that loved us.' Rom. viii. 37. And
with that Apollyon spread forth his dragon's wings, and sped him
away, that Christian for a season saw him no more. Ja. iv. 7.
<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son. For download from archive.org .
There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Ed Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

==Quotes==
[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya03buny Bunyan J "Pilgrim's Progress", in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol3, p238f.]
: "Madam Bubble, or this vain world.... She will promise to some crowns and kingdoms, if they will but take her advice; yet many has she brought to the halter, and ten thousand times more to hell."

==References==
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==Links==

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Pilgrim's Progress

2026-04-08T20:15:45Z

Scartho77: Added quote from Gaius Mine Host and Mr Honest, about youth and age.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Pilgrim's Progress |
subtopics = [[Text:Pilgrim's Progress|The text of Pilgrim's Progress]]
* [[John Bunyan]]
* [[The Pilgrim's Progress (opera)]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
}}

'''The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come''' is an allegorical novel by [[John Bunyan]]. It was first published 1678.

Bunyan wrote the book while imprisoned in 1675 for violations of the Conventicle Act which punished people for conducting unauthorised religious services outside of the [[Church of England]]. An expanded edition, with additions written after Bunyan was freed, appeared in 1679.

The allegory tells of Christian, an Everyman character who must make his way from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City of Zion. During his travel, he must make his way past hazards such as the ''Slough of Despond'', temptations like ''Vanity Fair'', and foes like the ''Giant Despair''. Due to the long popularity of this devotional book, many of these phrases have become proverbial in English. In a second book, his wife and children, who once denounced his ideas, follow his path to the Celestial City.

The allegory of this book has antecedents in a large number of Christian devotional works that speak of the soul's path to Heaven, from the ''Lyke-Wake Dirge'' forwards. Bunyan's allegory stands out above his predecessors because of his simple and effective, if somewhat naïve, prose style, steeped in [[Bible|Biblical]] texts and cadences. He confesses his own naïveté in the verse prologue to the book:

: ''. . . I did not think
: ''To shew to all the World my Pen and Ink''
: ''In such a mode; I only thought to make''
: ''I knew not what: nor did I undertake''
: ''Thereby to please my Neighbour; no not I;''
: ''I did it mine own self to gratifie.''

Its explicitly Protestant theology also made it much more popular than its predecessors. Finally, Bunyan's gifts and plain style breathe life into the abstractions of the anthropomorphized temptations and abstractions Christian encounters and converses with on his course to Heaven. Samuel Johnson said that "this is the great merit of the book, that the most cultivated man cannot find anything to praise more highly, and the child knows nothing more amusing." Three years after its publication, it was reprinted in colonial America, and was widely read in the Puritan colonies.

The book was the basis of an opera by Ralph Vaughan Williams, premiered in 1951.

==Extract—Apollyon==

But now,
in this Valley of Humiliation, poor Christian was hard put
to it; for he had gone but a little way, before he espied a foul
fiend coming over the field to meet him; his name is Apollyon. Then
did Christian begin to be afraid, and to cast in his mind whether
to go back or to stand his ground.
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Christian no armour for his back.

But he considered again, that
he had no armour for his back;
and, therefore, thought that to turn
the back to him might give him the greater advantage, with ease to
pierce him with his darts.
Therefore he resolved to venture and stand his ground;
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Christian's resolution at the approach of Apollyon.

for, thought
he, had I no more in mine eye than the saving of my life, it would
be the best way to stand.

So he went on, and Apollyon met him. Now the monster was
hideous to behold; he was clothed with scales, like a fish (and
they are his pride), he had wings like a dragon, feet like a bear,
and out of his belly came fire and smoke, and his mouth was as the
mouth of a lion. When he was come up to Christian, he beheld him
with a disdainful countenance, and thus began to question with him.

Apol. Whence come you? and whither are you bound?

Chr. I am come from the City of Destruction, which is the place of
all evil, and am going to the City of Zion.

Apol. By this I perceive thou art one of my subjects, for all that
country is mine, and I am the prince and god of it.
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Discourse betwixt Christian and Apollyon.

How is it,
then, that thou hast run away from thy king? Were it not that I
hope thou mayest do me more service, I would strike thee now, at
one blow, to the ground.

Chr. I was born, indeed, in your Dominions, but your service
was hard, and your wages such as a man could not live on, 'for the
wages of sin is death,' Ro. vi. 23;
therefore, when I was come to
years, I did as other considerate persons do, look out, if, perhaps,
I might mend myself.

Apol. There is no prince that will thus lightly lose his subjects,
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Apollyon's flattery.

neither will I as yet lose thee;
but since thou complainest of thy
service and wages, be content to go back; what our country will
afford, I do here promise to give thee.

Chr. But I have let myself to another, even to the King of princes;
and how can I, with fairness, go back with thee?

Apol. Thou hast done in this according to the proverb,
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Apollyon undervalues Christ's service.

'Changed a bad for a worse;'
but it is ordinary for those that
have professed themselves his servants, after a while to give him
the slip, and return again to me. Do thou so too, and all shall
be well.

Chr. I have given him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to him;
how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?

Apol. Thou didst the same to me,
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Apollyon pretends to be merciful.

and yet I am willing to pass by
all, if now thou wilt yet turn again and go back.

Chr. What I promised thee was in my nonage; and besides, I
count the Prince under whose banner now I stand is able to absolve
me; yea, and to pardon also what I did as to my compliance with
thee; and besides, O thou destroying Apollyon! to speak truth,
I like his service, his wages, his servants, his government, his
company, and country, better than thine; and, therefore, leave off
to persuade me further; I am his servant, and I will follow him.

Apol. Consider again, when thou art in cool blood,
<span style="clear:left;float:left;max-width:98.5%;max-width:15em;font-size:80%;border-style:dotted;border-width:0.1em;margin:0.4em 0.5em 0.4em 0;padding-left:0.75%;padding-right:0.75%;padding-top:0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">
Apollyon pleads the grievous ends of Christians, to dissuade Christian from persisting in his way.

what thou
art like to meet with in the way that thou goest. Thou knowest
that, for the most part, his servants come to an ill end, because
they are transgressors against me and my ways. How many of them
have been put to shameful deaths! and, besides, thou countest his
service better than mine, whereas he never came yet from the place
where he is to deliver any that served him out of their hands; but
as for me, how many times, as all the world very well knows, have
I delivered, either by power or fraud, those that have faithfully
served me, from him and his, though taken by them; and so I will
deliver thee.

Chr. His forbearing at present to deliver them is on purpose to try
their love, whether they will cleave to him to the end; and as for
the ill end thou sayest they come to, that is most glorious in their
account; for, for present deliverance, they do not much expect it,
for they stay for their glory, and then they shall have it, when
their Prince comes in his and the glory of the angels.

Apol. Thou hast already been unfaithful in thy service to him; and
how doest thou think to receive wages of him?

Chr. Wherein, O Apollyon! have I been unfaithful to him?

Apol. Thou didst faint at first setting out, when thou wast
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Apollyon pleads Christian's infirmities against him.

almost choked in the Gulf of Despond; thou didst attempt wrong ways
to be rid of thy burden, whereas thou shouldest have stayed till
thy Prince had taken it off; thou didst sinfully sleep, and lose
thy choice thing; thou wast, also, almost persuaded to go back, at
the sight of the lions; and when thou talkest of thy journey, and
of what thou hast heard and seen, thou art inwardly desirous of
vain-glory in all that thou sayest or doest.

Chr. All this is true, and much more which thou hast left out;
but the Prince, whom I serve and honour, is merciful, and ready to
forgive; but, besides, these infirmities possessed me in thy country,
for there I sucked them in; and I have groaned under them, been
sorry for them, and have obtained pardon of my Prince.

Apol. Then Apollyon broke out into a grievous rage, saying,
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Apollyon in a rage falls upon Christian.

I am an enemy to this Prince; I hate his person, his laws, and
people; I am come out on purpose to withstand thee.

Chr. Apollyon, beware what you do; for I am in the king's highway,
the way of holiness, therefore take heed to yourself.

Apol. Then Apollyon straddled quite over the whole breadth of the
way, and said, I am void of fear in this matter: prepare thy self
to die; for I swear by my infernal den, that thou shalt go no
further; here will I spill thy soul.
And with that he threw a flaming dart at his breast; but
Christian had a shield in his hand, with which he caught it, and
so prevented the danger of that.
Then did Christian draw; for he saw it was time to bestir him: and
Apollyon as fast made at him, throwing darts as thick as hail;
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Christian wounded in his understanding, faith, and conversation.

by the which, notwithstanding all that Christian could do to avoid it,
Apollyon wounded him in his head, his hand and foot. This made
Christian give a little back; Apollyon, therefore, followed his work
amain, and Christian again took courage, and resisted as manfully
as he could. This sore combat lasted for above half a day, even
till Christian was almost quite spent; for you must know, that
Christian, by reason of his wounds, must needs grow weaker and
weaker.

Then Apollyon, espying his opportunity, began to gather up
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Apollyon casteth down to the ground the Christian.

close to Christian, and wrestling with him, gave him a dreadful
fall; and with that, Christian's sword flew out of his hand. Then
said Apollyon, I am sure of thee now. And with that he had almost
pressed him to death; so that Christian began to despair of life:
but as God would have it, while Apollyon was fetching of his
last blow, thereby to make a full end of this good man,
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Christian's victory over Apollyon.

Christian
nimbly stretched out his hand for his sword, and caught it, saying,
'Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise,' Mi. vii. 8;
and with that gave him a deadly thrust, which made him give back,
as one that had received his mortal wound. Christian perceiving
that, made at him again, saying, 'Nay, in all these things we are
more than conquerors, through him that loved us.' Rom. viii. 37. And
with that Apollyon spread forth his dragon's wings, and sped him
away, that Christian for a season saw him no more. Ja. iv. 7.
<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son. For download from archive.org .
There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Ed Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

==Quotes==
[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya03buny Bunyan J "Pilgrim's Progress", in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol3, p220f.]
: "There were two men that went on pilgrimage; the one began when he was young, the other when he was old. The young man had strong corruptions to grapple with; the old man's were decayed with the decays of nature.... I have observed that old men have blessed themselves with this mistake, namely taking the decays of nature for a gracious conquest over corruptions, and so have been apt to beguile themselves."

[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya03buny Bunyan J "Pilgrim's Progress", in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol3, p238f.]
: "Madam Bubble, or this vain world.... She will promise to some crowns and kingdoms, if they will but take her advice; yet many has she brought to the halter, and ten thousand times more to hell."

==References==
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The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

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Scartho77: Corrected an instance of "compare", without object, to "prophecy". Format improvements, a few.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,2,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:8,11,17,18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6,] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Micah.5.1&mod=KJV#cv compare Micah 5:1,2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9 prophecy];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.16&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:16-18,] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv compare Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31,] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.16.8&mod=KJV#cv compare Psalm 16:8-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-12-22T16:26:48Z

Scartho77: Replaced the word "prophecy", which I just added, by "compare".

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,2,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:8,11,17,18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6, compare] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Micah.5.1&mod=KJV#cv Micah 5:1,2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9, compare];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.16&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:16-18, compare] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31, compare] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.16.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 16:8-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-12-22T16:07:38Z

Scartho77: Added comments about prophecy.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,2,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:8,11,17,18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6 prophecy by] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Micah.5.1&mod=KJV#cv Micah 5:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:1,6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9 prophecy];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.16&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:16-18 prophecy, cf] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31 prophecy by] [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.16.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 16:8-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-10-16T19:19:54Z

Scartho77: Small changes to 2 refs.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:8,11,17,18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
|}

==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

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Creation science, intelligent design and evolution

2025-09-26T19:29:20Z

Scartho77: Just improved the webpage (URL) for the "Scientists in Dissent" list.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Creation Science, Intelligent Design and Evolution |
subtopics = [[Creation Science]] - [[Young Earth Creationism]], [[Old Earth Creationism]], [[Intelligent Design]]
* [[Creationism among British scientists]]
* [[Evolution]] - [[Theistic Evolution]], [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]], [[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]]
* [[Natural theology]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Creation science and evolution (G.G.)]]
* [[Bible Study: Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis (G.G.)]]
* Sermon: [[Genesis 1 - Purpose (G.G.)]]
}}

Christians may disagree to the exact way in which God created the universe, but regardless of views, Christians all recognize one God, who created everything. Some Christians believe in the literal 6-day creation account of Genesis and mark the universe as 6,000 years old. Others believe the account, but say the time-frames are not known. And some believe that the stories of Genesis should not be taken literally, but instead are symbols or representations of why the world is the way it is.

===[[Creation Science]]===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|-
|"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." Signed by about 1150 science PhDs or academics.<ref>"A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", https://dissentfromdarwin.org/, downloaded 2025-09-25.</ref>
|}

Creation science is the theory that attempts to offer scientific evidence compatible with creation literally according to Genesis. This includes both the belief that the earth is only about 6,000 years old ([[Young Earth Creationism]]) and billions of years old ([[Old Earth Creationism]]). Although there are some out-spoken Christians with science-backgrounds who subscribe to these views, the vast majority of the world's scientists do not.

The letter from eight professors and three readers provides a useful introduction, at web page [[Creationism among British scientists]]. There is a literature review<ref>McIntosh A (2001), "Genesis for today", Day One Publications. Also later editions.</ref> by [https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/9069/professor-andy-mcintosh Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS of the University of Leeds].

===[[Intelligent Design]]===

Intelligent design is the assertion that certain features of the universe and of living things exhibit the characteristics of a product resulting from an intelligent agent (God), as opposed to an unguided process.

===[[Evolution]]===

Evolution is the theory by which living creatures acquire and pass on randomly-acquired new traits from generation to generation, affecting the overall make-up of the population and even leading to the emergence of new species.

====[[Theistic Evolution]]====

In recent decades the theory of evolution, in particular, the teaching that humans can trace their origins back through earlier pre-human primates through evolution, has caused great debate among Christian circles. Many Christians have seen this as incompatible with Scripture, whereas others have conceded that, given the general scientific consensus, it is possible that our understanding of how best to interpret Genesis needs re-evaluation. Christian theology that considers the early chapters of Genesis symbolic and suspect that God brought about humanity through the process of evolution is sometimes referred to as "theistic evolution".

====[[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]] versus [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]]====

Interestingly, more recent scientific developments in understanding through genetic analysis have led to the theory that all humans living today can trace their ancestry back to a single woman (the Mitochondrial Eve theory) and a single man (the Y Chromosome Adam theory) who came from Africa (the Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis). Although this doesn't line up with the Genesis account on a number of levels, it is closer to the Genesis than the previous scientific Multi-Region Hypothesis of humans independently evolving in different continents.

===Opinion Polls===

<center>13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13–14.</center>

====Gallup polls 1982 to 2024 in USA<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/647594/majority-credits-god-humankind-not-creationism.aspx downloaded 2024-12-23.</ref>====
"Which of the following statements comes closest to your views on the origin and development of human beings?
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process.
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God had no part in this process.
*God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so."

Comment:-
*In 2024 Gallup recorded 34% accepting Theistic Evolution, 24% accepting Evolution Without God and 37% accepting Young-Earth Creation.
*Gallup did not ask about old-earth creation, so old-earth creationists may have voted for Theistic Evolution or Young-Earth Creation.
*The proportion accepting Evolution Without God has risen rapidly, from 9% in 1982 to 24% in 2024.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! !!Theistic Evolution!!Evolution Without God!!Young-Earth Creation!!Other / No opinion
|-
|2024||34%||24%||37%||5%

|-
|2007||38%||14%||43%||4%

|-
|1982||38%||9%||44%||9%
|}

==Quotes==

[[Justin Martyr]], ''Justin on the resurrection,'' chapter VI. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [No later than 300AD.]
: And Plato says that all things are made from matter by God, and according to His design; but Epicurus and his followers say that all things are made from the atom and the void by some kind of self-regulating action of the natural movement of the bodies....

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==
* Reuters. ''[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6584JX20100609?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt Russia Church wants end to Darwin school "monopoly"].'' Wed Jun 9, 2010. Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_science Wikipedia - Creation science]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_design Wikipedia - Intelligent design]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution Wikipedia - Evolution]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Creation_science CreationWiki - Creation science]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Intelligent_design CreationWiki - Intelligent design]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Evolution CreationWiki - Evolution]

===Young-earth creationism===
*[http://www.answersingenesis.org Answers in Genesis]
*[https://profstuartburgess.com/ Professor Stuart Burgess, Head of Department 2004, 2007, 2010, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[http://creationontheweb.com/ Creation Ministries International]
*[http://www.icr.org/ Institute for Creation Research]
*[https://andymcintosh.org/ Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[https://metropolitantabernacle.org/how-we-date-everything/ Video: The age of the earth.] [https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/stephen-taylor Professor Steve Taylor DSc CEng FIEE FInstPhys.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.

===Old-earth creationism===
*[http://www.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]

===Progressive creationism===
*[http://www.godandscience.org/youngearth/progressive.html Progressive Creation: An Overview] GodAndScience.org

===Theistic evolution===
*[http://www.theistic-evolution.com/ Theistic Evolution]

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{{returnto}} [[Apologetics]] -> [[Apologetics: Scripture index|Scripture index]] -> [[Apologetics: Genesis|Genesis]]
[[Category:Creation science, Intelligent design and Evolution]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
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WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-09-25T20:03:28Z

Scartho77:

===TBN===
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn56.ram Watch TBN (real - modem)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn100.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 100k)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn300.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 300k)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn500.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 500k)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tbn/8031/500_tbn-tbn_050222.asx Watch TBN (wmp - broadband{{Citation needed}} 500k)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TBN Watch TBN]
#[http://www.tbn.org/ TBN Trinity Broadcasting] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.tbn.org/watch/broadcastschedule/ program schedule]

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===The Church Channel===
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc100.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - broadband 100k)]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc300.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - broadband 300k)]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc56.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - modem)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TCC Watch The Church Channel]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/ The Church Channel] preaching
#*[http://www.churchchannel.tv/schedule/ program schedule]

===COrner Stone TV===
#[http://www.ctvn.org/ Cornerstone TeleVision] Satelitte teaching / dramas
#[http://www.ctvn.org/schedule/schedule.html program schedule]
#[http://www.ctnonline.com/webcast.asx Watch CTN (dsl)]
#[http://c1.liquidviewer.com/ctnbroadband Watch CTN (broadband)]
#[http://ctnonline.com/ CTN Christian Television] Tampa Bay, FL teaching/talk
#[http://ctnonline.com/webcast/p-guide.htm program schedule]
#[http://www.ctni.org/ CTNi Christian Television International] satellite tv
#*[http://www.ctni.org/english/index-programming.html program schedule]

===Daystar===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=DayStarLive Watch Daystar]
#[http://daystar.tv/ Daystar Television] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=31 program schedule]

===Digital Bible Study===
#[http://www.digitalbiblestudy.com/ Digital Bible Study] Internet Only bible study / teaching
#*[http://www.digitalbiblestudy.com/schedule.asp program schedule]

===Friends Forever===
#[http://www.christiannetcast.com/watch/player.asp?station=atwr-tv Watch Friends Forever]
#[http://aroundtheworldradio.org/friendsforevertv.htm Friends Forever TV] Internet Only

===God TV===
#[http://www.god.tv/Media/GODTV-High.asx Watch God TV]
#[http://www.god.tv The God Channel] Satelitte UK tv network
#[http://www.god.tv/Media/GODTV-USA.asx Watch God TV US]
#[http://us.god.tv/ God TV US] Satellite tv network
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/asx_files/PrimeTimeChristianBroadcasting_300.asx Watch God's Learning Channel (broadband)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/asx_files/PrimeTimeChristianBroadcasting_43.asx Watch God's Learning Channel (modem)]
#[http://www.godslearningchannel.com/ God's Learning Channel] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.godslearningchannel.com/schedule.htm program schedule]

===Golden Eagle===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GEB Watch Golden Eagle]
#[http://www.golden-eagle-tv.com/ Golden Eagle Broadcasting] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.golden-eagle-tv.com/GEBpropm.html program schedule]

===Skyguide===
#[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=33 skyguide]

===Good TV===
#[http://www.goodtv.tv/goodtv.ram Watch Good TV]
#[http://www.goodtv.com.tw/ Good TV] Satelitte taiwanese tv

===Gospel videos===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GF Watch Gospel Flava]
#[http://www.gospelflava.com Gospel Flava TV] Internet Only gospel videos
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GMTN Watch Gospel Music Television Network]
#[http://www.gmtn.info/ Gospel Music Television] Satelitte southern gospel videos

===His Channel===
#[http://www.hischannel.com/iptv.asx Watch His Channel (broadband 700kbs)]
#[http://www.hischannel.com/dsl14862.asx Watch His Channel (broadband 230kbs)]
#[http://www.hischannel.com/ His Channel] Internet Only teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.hischannel.com/schedule-tv.html program schedule]

===Hope TV===
#[http://www.hopetv.org/ Hope TV] Satelitte teaching / preaching
#*[http://www.hopetv.org/schedule.php program schedule]

===Inspiration International===
#[http://www.ini.tv/ INI Inspiration International] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/grid.aspx?siteId=1437 program schedule]

===Inspired Faith TV===
#[http://ifbn.inspiredfaith.org/inspiredfaithtv Watch Inspired Faith TV]
#[http://inspiredfaith.org/ Inspired Faith Broadcasting TV] Internet Only messianic tv

===JC TV===
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv200.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - broadband 200k)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv400.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - broadband 400k)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv56.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - modem)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/ JC-tv] music videos
#*[http://www.jc-tv.net/schedule/ program schedule]

===CDM Internacional===
#[http://www.cdminternacional.com/cdm.asx Watch CDM]
#[http://www.cdminternacional.com/ La Cadena Del Milagro Internacional] spanish tv
#*[http://www.cdminternacional.com/programacion.php program schedule]

===LivePrayer.com===
#[http://www.liveprayer.com/ LivePrayer.com The World's Prayer Meeting] Internet Only prayer

===LLBN Loma Linda Broadcasting===
#[http://www.llbn.tv/ LLBN Loma Linda Broadcasting] Satellite talk/lifestyle/heatlh
#*[http://www.llbn.tv/index.php?option=com_na_content&task=view&id=59&showico=1&Itemid=61 program schedule]

===LoveWorld===
#[http://66.70.28.122/asxfiles-live/nj45winlive9823.asx Watch LoveWorld]
#[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/ LoveWorld Christian] Satellite african & european tv
#*[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/broadcast_schedule.php program schedule]

===Power Living===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=COGTN Watch Power Living] The Message NetworkInternet Only teaching/preaching

===The Miracle Channel===
#[http://70.87.8.31/miracle-sat Watch The Miracle Channel]
#[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/ The Miracle Channel] Lethbridge, AB, Canada teaching/talk
#*[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/index.php?page=chnl_tvs program schedule]

===MiracleNet TV===
#[http://www.miraclenet.tv/ MiracleNet TV] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.miraclenet.tv/prog_sched.html program schedule]

===The Power Network===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=Power Watch The Power Network]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.tv/ The Power] Internet Only teaching/preachingformerly Streaming Faith One

===Music Videos===
#[http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=rmusictv&.wvx= Watch R Music TV]
#[http://www.rmusictv.com/ R Music TV] Satellite music videos
#[http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=revelationtv&.wvx= Watch Revelation TV]
#[http://www.revelationtv.com/ Revelation TV] Satelitte uk tv
#[http://www.ongrace.com/streaming/WebcastRIT.asx Watch RIT (broadband)]
#[http://www.rittv.com.br/ RIT Rede Internacional de TelevisÃ¯Â¿Â½o] brazilian tv network
#[http://www.rittv.com.br/programacao/ program schedule]

===Secret Place Faith-Vision===
#[http://spfv.org/ Secret Place Faith-Vision] Internet Only teaching / preaching

===Shepherds Chapel===
#[http://65.167.13.73:8080/ramgen/encoder/shepherd.rm Watch Shepherds Chapel (real)]
#[http://www.shepherdschapel.com/sc1.asx Watch Shepherds Chapel (wmp)]
#[http://www.shepherdschapel.com/ Shepherd's Chapel Satellite] Satellite teaching

===Shine TV===
#[http://www.r2.co.nz/meta/shinetv-384.asx Watch Shine TV (broadband)]
#[http://www.r2.co.nz/meta/shinetv-56.asx Watch Shine TV (dial-up)]
#[http://www.shinetv.co.nz/ Shine TV Channel 99] Satelitte new zealand tv channel
#*[http://www.shinetv.co.nz/schedules.html program schedule]

===Smile of A Child TV===
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/media/soactv_300.asx Watch Smile of A Child TV (broadband)]
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/media/soactv_56.asx Watch Smile of A Child TV (dialup)]
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/ Smile of A Child TV] children's tv
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/schedule.htm program schedule] | [http://spiritradio.net/Live TV/Spirit TV.htm Watch Spirit Broadcasting]
#[http://spiritradio.net/ The Spirit Broadcasting TV] Internet Only teaching

===Enlace===
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/media/enlace300.asx Watch Enlace (broadband)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=Enlace Watch Enlace]
#[http://www.enlace.org/ TBN Enlace] Satelitte spanish teaching/talk
#*[http://www.enlace.org/cuadro.htm program schedule]

===TCT Network===
[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TCT Watch TCT Network]
#[http://www.tct-net.org/ TCT] teaching
#*[http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/grid.aspx?siteid=52465 program schedule]

===Tele Vida Abundante===
#[http://www.unored.com/streams/televida.asx Watch Tele Vida Abundante]
#[http://www.radiovidaabundante.com/home.html Tele Vida Abundante] Internet Only spanish tv
#[http://tvatalaianet.globalradios.com/studiopalmas.asx Watch TV AtalaiaNet]

===AtalaiaNet===
#[http://www.atalaianet.com/ TV AtalaiaNet] brazillian tv
#*[http://www.atalaianet.com/page.php?idc=00002&id=14 program schedule]

===TV Novo Tempo===
#[http://tv.novotempo.org.br/ TV Novo Tempo] south america
#*[http://www.novotempo.org.br/tvnovotempo/index.asp?Conteudo=prog.asp program schedule]

===TV Nuevo Tiempo===
#[http://www.nuevotiempo.org/ TV Nuevo Tiempo] spanish tv network
#*[http://www.nuevotiempo.org/index.asp?Conteudo=Programacao.asp program schedule]

===TVU===
#[http://www.tvulive.com/player/TVUPlayer.php Watch TVU]
#[http://tvulive.com/ TV U Where Music Is Going] rock/rap music videos
#[http://tvulive.com/tmw.htm 10 most wanted]
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=28 program schedule]

===UBN===
#[http://prog.videorelay.com/ubntv/live.asx Watch UBN]
#[http://www.ubntv.org/ Unity Broadcasting] Booneville, MS teaching
#*[http://www.ubntv.org/programtv53.html program schedule]

===WACX===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=SuperChannel Watch WACX]
#[http://www.wacxtv.com/ WACX TV Superchannel 55] Orlando, FL teaching/talk
#*[http://www.wacxtv.com/default.asp?id=25 program schedule]

===WETN TV===
#[http://adam.wheaton.edu/ramgen/encoder/wetntv.rm Watch WETN TV]
#[http://cdncon-wheaton.wm.llnwd.net/cdncon_wheaton Watch WETN TV]
#[http://www.wheaton.edu/wetn/ WETN TV Wheaton College Television] Wheaton, IL educational/music/information

===WHT===
#[http://leseanet.com/wht1.asx Watch WHT (dialup)]
#[http://www.lesea.com/index.cfm/fa/wht World Harvest Television] Satelitte teaching/talk/entertainment
#*[http://wht.titantv.com/ program schedule]

===The Worship Network===
#[http://worship.net/worshiplive.asx Watch The Worship Network]
#[http://www.worship.net/ The Worship] praise & worship videos

===Three Angels Broadcasting===
#[http://www.3abn.org/tv.cfm 3ABN TV: Three Angels Broadcasting] Satelitte teaching/talk show
#*[http://www.3abn.org/broadcast_schedule.cfm program schedule]
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=27 skyguide]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/real-live/tabn/7867/300_tabn-tv_050207.ram Watch 3ABN (real)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tabn/7867/300_tabn-tv_050207.asx Watch 3ABN (wmp)]

===Alkarma TV===
#[http://www.alkarmatv.com/en/watch_us_live_stream.html Alkarma TV]
#*[http://www.alkarmatv.com/en/programs.html program schedule]

===Australian Christian Channel===
#[http://www.acctv.com.au/showstream_broad.asp?intid=18 Watch Australian Christian Channel]
#*[http://www.acctv.com.au/schedule.asp program schedule]

===Arabic Christian TV===
#[http://www.alkarmatv.com/ Alkarma TV] Satellite arabic christian tv

===Latino Christian TV===
#[http://boss.streamos.com/real-live/tabn/7868/300_tabn-latino_050207.ram Watch 3ABN Latino (real)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tabn/7868/300_tabn-latino_050207.asx Watch 3ABN Latino (wmp)]
#[http://www.3abn.org/latino.cfm 3ABN Latino Satelitte spanish and portuguese tv
#*[http://www.3abn.org/latino_tv_schedule.cfm program schedule]

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==Testing another video embedding script==

I just installed a new video extension that is far simpler than the previous one and works with multiple video formats such as youtube, google videos, dailymotion etc.

Here is an example of the code!

Youtube
Original url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhyH5TsuPg

Wiki code:

<videoflash>4lhyH5TsuPg</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash>WZpeeRSk-0A|200|100</videoflash>

[edit] GoogleVideo
Original url: http://video.google.it/videoplay?docid=1811233136844420765

Wiki code:

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765|200|150</videoflash>

==Testing reference feature on Wikichristian==

According to scientists, the Sun is pretty big.<ref>E. Miller, The Sun, (New York: Academic Press, 2005), 23-5.</ref>
The Moon, however, is not so big.<ref>R. Smith, "Size of the Moon", Scientific American, 46 (April 1978): 44-6.</ref>

Another test

==Notes==
<references/>

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{{video embedding}}

[[Bible Changes]]

[[Testing topics template]]

Testing sound - [[media:amazing.ogg]] with Winamp 5.09 media player

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[[Image:Mount sinai.jpg|right|thumb]]

[[Wikichristian:Open Proxies]]
[[Wikichristian:Vandalism]]

[[Priority]]

==Getting rid of these from categories==

It is quite difficult to get rid of the pages entitled something http://www.gimepink.com from the various categories, because for some reason they are redrected to http:/www.gimepink.com - that is only one backslash instead of two. But, I've worked out a way of getting rid of them completely...

==Photo galleries==

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]]
Image:Mount sinai.jpg|[[Mount Sinau]] at sunrise
Image:Temple square.jpg|The [[Mormon]] centre of Temple Square in [[Salt Lake City]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
[[Image:Religious_symbols_170px.gif|right]]
Is there a way to get referencing to work as it does in Wikipedia?<ref>Hi</ref>

http://home.compete.com.edgesuite.net/wikichristian.org_uv_460.png
'''Bold text'''

Creation science, intelligent design and evolution

2025-09-25T19:57:14Z

Scartho77: Minor change to what I just uploaded.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Creation Science, Intelligent Design and Evolution |
subtopics = [[Creation Science]] - [[Young Earth Creationism]], [[Old Earth Creationism]], [[Intelligent Design]]
* [[Creationism among British scientists]]
* [[Evolution]] - [[Theistic Evolution]], [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]], [[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]]
* [[Natural theology]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Creation science and evolution (G.G.)]]
* [[Bible Study: Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis (G.G.)]]
* Sermon: [[Genesis 1 - Purpose (G.G.)]]
}}

Christians may disagree to the exact way in which God created the universe, but regardless of views, Christians all recognize one God, who created everything. Some Christians believe in the literal 6-day creation account of Genesis and mark the universe as 6,000 years old. Others believe the account, but say the time-frames are not known. And some believe that the stories of Genesis should not be taken literally, but instead are symbols or representations of why the world is the way it is.

===[[Creation Science]]===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|-
|"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." Signed by about 1150 science PhDs or academics.<ref>"A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", https://www.discovery.org/m/securepdfs/2025/07/Scientific-Dissent-List-07302025.pdf, downloaded 2025-09-25.</ref>
|}

Creation science is the theory that attempts to offer scientific evidence compatible with creation literally according to Genesis. This includes both the belief that the earth is only about 6,000 years old ([[Young Earth Creationism]]) and billions of years old ([[Old Earth Creationism]]). Although there are some out-spoken Christians with science-backgrounds who subscribe to these views, the vast majority of the world's scientists do not.

The letter from eight professors and three readers provides a useful introduction, at web page [[Creationism among British scientists]]. There is a literature review<ref>McIntosh A (2001), "Genesis for today", Day One Publications. Also later editions.</ref> by [https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/9069/professor-andy-mcintosh Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS of the University of Leeds].

===[[Intelligent Design]]===

Intelligent design is the assertion that certain features of the universe and of living things exhibit the characteristics of a product resulting from an intelligent agent (God), as opposed to an unguided process.

===[[Evolution]]===

Evolution is the theory by which living creatures acquire and pass on randomly-acquired new traits from generation to generation, affecting the overall make-up of the population and even leading to the emergence of new species.

====[[Theistic Evolution]]====

In recent decades the theory of evolution, in particular, the teaching that humans can trace their origins back through earlier pre-human primates through evolution, has caused great debate among Christian circles. Many Christians have seen this as incompatible with Scripture, whereas others have conceded that, given the general scientific consensus, it is possible that our understanding of how best to interpret Genesis needs re-evaluation. Christian theology that considers the early chapters of Genesis symbolic and suspect that God brought about humanity through the process of evolution is sometimes referred to as "theistic evolution".

====[[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]] versus [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]]====

Interestingly, more recent scientific developments in understanding through genetic analysis have led to the theory that all humans living today can trace their ancestry back to a single woman (the Mitochondrial Eve theory) and a single man (the Y Chromosome Adam theory) who came from Africa (the Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis). Although this doesn't line up with the Genesis account on a number of levels, it is closer to the Genesis than the previous scientific Multi-Region Hypothesis of humans independently evolving in different continents.

===Opinion Polls===

<center>13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13–14.</center>

====Gallup polls 1982 to 2024 in USA<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/647594/majority-credits-god-humankind-not-creationism.aspx downloaded 2024-12-23.</ref>====
"Which of the following statements comes closest to your views on the origin and development of human beings?
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process.
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God had no part in this process.
*God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so."

Comment:-
*In 2024 Gallup recorded 34% accepting Theistic Evolution, 24% accepting Evolution Without God and 37% accepting Young-Earth Creation.
*Gallup did not ask about old-earth creation, so old-earth creationists may have voted for Theistic Evolution or Young-Earth Creation.
*The proportion accepting Evolution Without God has risen rapidly, from 9% in 1982 to 24% in 2024.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! !!Theistic Evolution!!Evolution Without God!!Young-Earth Creation!!Other / No opinion
|-
|2024||34%||24%||37%||5%

|-
|2007||38%||14%||43%||4%

|-
|1982||38%||9%||44%||9%
|}

==Quotes==

[[Justin Martyr]], ''Justin on the resurrection,'' chapter VI. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [No later than 300AD.]
: And Plato says that all things are made from matter by God, and according to His design; but Epicurus and his followers say that all things are made from the atom and the void by some kind of self-regulating action of the natural movement of the bodies....

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==
* Reuters. ''[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6584JX20100609?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt Russia Church wants end to Darwin school "monopoly"].'' Wed Jun 9, 2010. Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_science Wikipedia - Creation science]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_design Wikipedia - Intelligent design]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution Wikipedia - Evolution]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Creation_science CreationWiki - Creation science]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Intelligent_design CreationWiki - Intelligent design]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Evolution CreationWiki - Evolution]

===Young-earth creationism===
*[http://www.answersingenesis.org Answers in Genesis]
*[https://profstuartburgess.com/ Professor Stuart Burgess, Head of Department 2004, 2007, 2010, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[http://creationontheweb.com/ Creation Ministries International]
*[http://www.icr.org/ Institute for Creation Research]
*[https://andymcintosh.org/ Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[https://metropolitantabernacle.org/how-we-date-everything/ Video: The age of the earth.] [https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/stephen-taylor Professor Steve Taylor DSc CEng FIEE FInstPhys.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.

===Old-earth creationism===
*[http://www.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]

===Progressive creationism===
*[http://www.godandscience.org/youngearth/progressive.html Progressive Creation: An Overview] GodAndScience.org

===Theistic evolution===
*[http://www.theistic-evolution.com/ Theistic Evolution]

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Creation science, intelligent design and evolution

2025-09-25T19:54:19Z

Scartho77: Mentioned the "Scientific Dissent From Darwinism" petition.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
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topic_name = Creation Science, Intelligent Design and Evolution |
subtopics = [[Creation Science]] - [[Young Earth Creationism]], [[Old Earth Creationism]], [[Intelligent Design]]
* [[Creationism among British scientists]]
* [[Evolution]] - [[Theistic Evolution]], [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]], [[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]]
* [[Natural theology]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Creation science and evolution (G.G.)]]
* [[Bible Study: Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis (G.G.)]]
* Sermon: [[Genesis 1 - Purpose (G.G.)]]
}}

Christians may disagree to the exact way in which God created the universe, but regardless of views, Christians all recognize one God, who created everything. Some Christians believe in the literal 6-day creation account of Genesis and mark the universe as 6,000 years old. Others believe the account, but say the time-frames are not known. And some believe that the stories of Genesis should not be taken literally, but instead are symbols or representations of why the world is the way it is.

===[[Creation Science]]===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|-
|"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." Petition signed by about 1150 science PhDs or academics.<ref>"A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", https://www.discovery.org/m/securepdfs/2025/07/Scientific-Dissent-List-07302025.pdf, downloaded 2025-09-25.</ref>
|}

Creation science is the theory that attempts to offer scientific evidence compatible with creation literally according to Genesis. This includes both the belief that the earth is only about 6,000 years old ([[Young Earth Creationism]]) and billions of years old ([[Old Earth Creationism]]). Although there are some out-spoken Christians with science-backgrounds who subscribe to these views, the vast majority of the world's scientists do not.

The letter from eight professors and three readers provides a useful introduction, at web page [[Creationism among British scientists]]. There is a literature review<ref>McIntosh A (2001), "Genesis for today", Day One Publications. Also later editions.</ref> by [https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/9069/professor-andy-mcintosh Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS of the University of Leeds].

===[[Intelligent Design]]===

Intelligent design is the assertion that certain features of the universe and of living things exhibit the characteristics of a product resulting from an intelligent agent (God), as opposed to an unguided process.

===[[Evolution]]===

Evolution is the theory by which living creatures acquire and pass on randomly-acquired new traits from generation to generation, affecting the overall make-up of the population and even leading to the emergence of new species.

====[[Theistic Evolution]]====

In recent decades the theory of evolution, in particular, the teaching that humans can trace their origins back through earlier pre-human primates through evolution, has caused great debate among Christian circles. Many Christians have seen this as incompatible with Scripture, whereas others have conceded that, given the general scientific consensus, it is possible that our understanding of how best to interpret Genesis needs re-evaluation. Christian theology that considers the early chapters of Genesis symbolic and suspect that God brought about humanity through the process of evolution is sometimes referred to as "theistic evolution".

====[[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]] versus [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]]====

Interestingly, more recent scientific developments in understanding through genetic analysis have led to the theory that all humans living today can trace their ancestry back to a single woman (the Mitochondrial Eve theory) and a single man (the Y Chromosome Adam theory) who came from Africa (the Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis). Although this doesn't line up with the Genesis account on a number of levels, it is closer to the Genesis than the previous scientific Multi-Region Hypothesis of humans independently evolving in different continents.

===Opinion Polls===

<center>13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13–14.</center>

====Gallup polls 1982 to 2024 in USA<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/647594/majority-credits-god-humankind-not-creationism.aspx downloaded 2024-12-23.</ref>====
"Which of the following statements comes closest to your views on the origin and development of human beings?
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process.
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God had no part in this process.
*God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so."

Comment:-
*In 2024 Gallup recorded 34% accepting Theistic Evolution, 24% accepting Evolution Without God and 37% accepting Young-Earth Creation.
*Gallup did not ask about old-earth creation, so old-earth creationists may have voted for Theistic Evolution or Young-Earth Creation.
*The proportion accepting Evolution Without God has risen rapidly, from 9% in 1982 to 24% in 2024.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! !!Theistic Evolution!!Evolution Without God!!Young-Earth Creation!!Other / No opinion
|-
|2024||34%||24%||37%||5%

|-
|2007||38%||14%||43%||4%

|-
|1982||38%||9%||44%||9%
|}

==Quotes==

[[Justin Martyr]], ''Justin on the resurrection,'' chapter VI. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [No later than 300AD.]
: And Plato says that all things are made from matter by God, and according to His design; but Epicurus and his followers say that all things are made from the atom and the void by some kind of self-regulating action of the natural movement of the bodies....

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==
* Reuters. ''[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6584JX20100609?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt Russia Church wants end to Darwin school "monopoly"].'' Wed Jun 9, 2010. Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_science Wikipedia - Creation science]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_design Wikipedia - Intelligent design]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution Wikipedia - Evolution]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Creation_science CreationWiki - Creation science]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Intelligent_design CreationWiki - Intelligent design]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Evolution CreationWiki - Evolution]

===Young-earth creationism===
*[http://www.answersingenesis.org Answers in Genesis]
*[https://profstuartburgess.com/ Professor Stuart Burgess, Head of Department 2004, 2007, 2010, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[http://creationontheweb.com/ Creation Ministries International]
*[http://www.icr.org/ Institute for Creation Research]
*[https://andymcintosh.org/ Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[https://metropolitantabernacle.org/how-we-date-everything/ Video: The age of the earth.] [https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/stephen-taylor Professor Steve Taylor DSc CEng FIEE FInstPhys.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.

===Old-earth creationism===
*[http://www.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]

===Progressive creationism===
*[http://www.godandscience.org/youngearth/progressive.html Progressive Creation: An Overview] GodAndScience.org

===Theistic evolution===
*[http://www.theistic-evolution.com/ Theistic Evolution]

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WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-09-25T19:51:45Z

Scartho77:

{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|-
|"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." Petition signed by about 1150 science PhDs or academics.<ref>"A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", https://www.discovery.org/m/securepdfs/2025/07/Scientific-Dissent-List-07302025.pdf, downloaded 2025-09-25.</ref>
|}

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==Testing another video embedding script==

I just installed a new video extension that is far simpler than the previous one and works with multiple video formats such as youtube, google videos, dailymotion etc.

Here is an example of the code!

Youtube
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or (with width and height):

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[edit] GoogleVideo
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Wiki code:

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==Testing reference feature on Wikichristian==

According to scientists, the Sun is pretty big.<ref>E. Miller, The Sun, (New York: Academic Press, 2005), 23-5.</ref>
The Moon, however, is not so big.<ref>R. Smith, "Size of the Moon", Scientific American, 46 (April 1978): 44-6.</ref>

Another test

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[[Wikichristian:Open Proxies]]
[[Wikichristian:Vandalism]]

[[Priority]]

==Getting rid of these from categories==

It is quite difficult to get rid of the pages entitled something http://www.gimepink.com from the various categories, because for some reason they are redrected to http:/www.gimepink.com - that is only one backslash instead of two. But, I've worked out a way of getting rid of them completely...

==Photo galleries==

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]]
Image:Mount sinai.jpg|[[Mount Sinau]] at sunrise
Image:Temple square.jpg|The [[Mormon]] centre of Temple Square in [[Salt Lake City]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
[[Image:Religious_symbols_170px.gif|right]]
Is there a way to get referencing to work as it does in Wikipedia?<ref>Hi</ref>

http://home.compete.com.edgesuite.net/wikichristian.org_uv_460.png
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WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-09-25T19:50:15Z

Scartho77:

{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|-
|"We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." Petition signed by about 1150 science PhDs or academics.<ref>"A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", https://www.discovery.org/m/securepdfs/2025/07/Scientific-Dissent-List-07302025.pdf, downloaded 2025-09-25</ref>
|}

===TBN===
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn56.ram Watch TBN (real - modem)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn100.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 100k)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn300.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 300k)]
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/tbnlive/tbn500.ram Watch TBN (real - broadband 500k)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tbn/8031/500_tbn-tbn_050222.asx Watch TBN (wmp - broadband{{Citation needed}} 500k)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TBN Watch TBN]
#[http://www.tbn.org/ TBN Trinity Broadcasting] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.tbn.org/watch/broadcastschedule/ program schedule]

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===The Church Channel===
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc100.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - broadband 100k)]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc300.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - broadband 300k)]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/watch/cc56.asx Watch The Church Channel (wmp - modem)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TCC Watch The Church Channel]
#[http://www.churchchannel.tv/ The Church Channel] preaching
#*[http://www.churchchannel.tv/schedule/ program schedule]

===COrner Stone TV===
#[http://www.ctvn.org/ Cornerstone TeleVision] Satelitte teaching / dramas
#[http://www.ctvn.org/schedule/schedule.html program schedule]
#[http://www.ctnonline.com/webcast.asx Watch CTN (dsl)]
#[http://c1.liquidviewer.com/ctnbroadband Watch CTN (broadband)]
#[http://ctnonline.com/ CTN Christian Television] Tampa Bay, FL teaching/talk
#[http://ctnonline.com/webcast/p-guide.htm program schedule]
#[http://www.ctni.org/ CTNi Christian Television International] satellite tv
#*[http://www.ctni.org/english/index-programming.html program schedule]

===Daystar===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=DayStarLive Watch Daystar]
#[http://daystar.tv/ Daystar Television] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=31 program schedule]

===Digital Bible Study===
#[http://www.digitalbiblestudy.com/ Digital Bible Study] Internet Only bible study / teaching
#*[http://www.digitalbiblestudy.com/schedule.asp program schedule]

===Friends Forever===
#[http://www.christiannetcast.com/watch/player.asp?station=atwr-tv Watch Friends Forever]
#[http://aroundtheworldradio.org/friendsforevertv.htm Friends Forever TV] Internet Only

===God TV===
#[http://www.god.tv/Media/GODTV-High.asx Watch God TV]
#[http://www.god.tv The God Channel] Satelitte UK tv network
#[http://www.god.tv/Media/GODTV-USA.asx Watch God TV US]
#[http://us.god.tv/ God TV US] Satellite tv network
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/asx_files/PrimeTimeChristianBroadcasting_300.asx Watch God's Learning Channel (broadband)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/asx_files/PrimeTimeChristianBroadcasting_43.asx Watch God's Learning Channel (modem)]
#[http://www.godslearningchannel.com/ God's Learning Channel] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.godslearningchannel.com/schedule.htm program schedule]

===Golden Eagle===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GEB Watch Golden Eagle]
#[http://www.golden-eagle-tv.com/ Golden Eagle Broadcasting] teaching/talk
#*[http://www.golden-eagle-tv.com/GEBpropm.html program schedule]

===Skyguide===
#[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=33 skyguide]

===Good TV===
#[http://www.goodtv.tv/goodtv.ram Watch Good TV]
#[http://www.goodtv.com.tw/ Good TV] Satelitte taiwanese tv

===Gospel videos===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GF Watch Gospel Flava]
#[http://www.gospelflava.com Gospel Flava TV] Internet Only gospel videos
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=GMTN Watch Gospel Music Television Network]
#[http://www.gmtn.info/ Gospel Music Television] Satelitte southern gospel videos

===His Channel===
#[http://www.hischannel.com/iptv.asx Watch His Channel (broadband 700kbs)]
#[http://www.hischannel.com/dsl14862.asx Watch His Channel (broadband 230kbs)]
#[http://www.hischannel.com/ His Channel] Internet Only teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.hischannel.com/schedule-tv.html program schedule]

===Hope TV===
#[http://www.hopetv.org/ Hope TV] Satelitte teaching / preaching
#*[http://www.hopetv.org/schedule.php program schedule]

===Inspiration International===
#[http://www.ini.tv/ INI Inspiration International] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/grid.aspx?siteId=1437 program schedule]

===Inspired Faith TV===
#[http://ifbn.inspiredfaith.org/inspiredfaithtv Watch Inspired Faith TV]
#[http://inspiredfaith.org/ Inspired Faith Broadcasting TV] Internet Only messianic tv

===JC TV===
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv200.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - broadband 200k)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv400.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - broadband 400k)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/watch/jc-tv56.asx Watch JC-tv (wmp - modem)]
#[http://www.jc-tv.net/ JC-tv] music videos
#*[http://www.jc-tv.net/schedule/ program schedule]

===CDM Internacional===
#[http://www.cdminternacional.com/cdm.asx Watch CDM]
#[http://www.cdminternacional.com/ La Cadena Del Milagro Internacional] spanish tv
#*[http://www.cdminternacional.com/programacion.php program schedule]

===LivePrayer.com===
#[http://www.liveprayer.com/ LivePrayer.com The World's Prayer Meeting] Internet Only prayer

===LLBN Loma Linda Broadcasting===
#[http://www.llbn.tv/ LLBN Loma Linda Broadcasting] Satellite talk/lifestyle/heatlh
#*[http://www.llbn.tv/index.php?option=com_na_content&task=view&id=59&showico=1&Itemid=61 program schedule]

===LoveWorld===
#[http://66.70.28.122/asxfiles-live/nj45winlive9823.asx Watch LoveWorld]
#[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/ LoveWorld Christian] Satellite african & european tv
#*[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/broadcast_schedule.php program schedule]

===Power Living===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=COGTN Watch Power Living] The Message NetworkInternet Only teaching/preaching

===The Miracle Channel===
#[http://70.87.8.31/miracle-sat Watch The Miracle Channel]
#[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/ The Miracle Channel] Lethbridge, AB, Canada teaching/talk
#*[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/index.php?page=chnl_tvs program schedule]

===MiracleNet TV===
#[http://www.miraclenet.tv/ MiracleNet TV] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.miraclenet.tv/prog_sched.html program schedule]

===The Power Network===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=Power Watch The Power Network]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.tv/ The Power] Internet Only teaching/preachingformerly Streaming Faith One

===Music Videos===
#[http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=rmusictv&.wvx= Watch R Music TV]
#[http://www.rmusictv.com/ R Music TV] Satellite music videos
#[http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=revelationtv&.wvx= Watch Revelation TV]
#[http://www.revelationtv.com/ Revelation TV] Satelitte uk tv
#[http://www.ongrace.com/streaming/WebcastRIT.asx Watch RIT (broadband)]
#[http://www.rittv.com.br/ RIT Rede Internacional de TelevisÃ¯Â¿Â½o] brazilian tv network
#[http://www.rittv.com.br/programacao/ program schedule]

===Secret Place Faith-Vision===
#[http://spfv.org/ Secret Place Faith-Vision] Internet Only teaching / preaching

===Shepherds Chapel===
#[http://65.167.13.73:8080/ramgen/encoder/shepherd.rm Watch Shepherds Chapel (real)]
#[http://www.shepherdschapel.com/sc1.asx Watch Shepherds Chapel (wmp)]
#[http://www.shepherdschapel.com/ Shepherd's Chapel Satellite] Satellite teaching

===Shine TV===
#[http://www.r2.co.nz/meta/shinetv-384.asx Watch Shine TV (broadband)]
#[http://www.r2.co.nz/meta/shinetv-56.asx Watch Shine TV (dial-up)]
#[http://www.shinetv.co.nz/ Shine TV Channel 99] Satelitte new zealand tv channel
#*[http://www.shinetv.co.nz/schedules.html program schedule]

===Smile of A Child TV===
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/media/soactv_300.asx Watch Smile of A Child TV (broadband)]
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/media/soactv_56.asx Watch Smile of A Child TV (dialup)]
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/ Smile of A Child TV] children's tv
#[http://www.smileofachildtv.org/schedule.htm program schedule] | [http://spiritradio.net/Live TV/Spirit TV.htm Watch Spirit Broadcasting]
#[http://spiritradio.net/ The Spirit Broadcasting TV] Internet Only teaching

===Enlace===
#[http://www.tbn.org/watch/media/enlace300.asx Watch Enlace (broadband)]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=Enlace Watch Enlace]
#[http://www.enlace.org/ TBN Enlace] Satelitte spanish teaching/talk
#*[http://www.enlace.org/cuadro.htm program schedule]

===TCT Network===
[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=TCT Watch TCT Network]
#[http://www.tct-net.org/ TCT] teaching
#*[http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/grid.aspx?siteid=52465 program schedule]

===Tele Vida Abundante===
#[http://www.unored.com/streams/televida.asx Watch Tele Vida Abundante]
#[http://www.radiovidaabundante.com/home.html Tele Vida Abundante] Internet Only spanish tv
#[http://tvatalaianet.globalradios.com/studiopalmas.asx Watch TV AtalaiaNet]

===AtalaiaNet===
#[http://www.atalaianet.com/ TV AtalaiaNet] brazillian tv
#*[http://www.atalaianet.com/page.php?idc=00002&id=14 program schedule]

===TV Novo Tempo===
#[http://tv.novotempo.org.br/ TV Novo Tempo] south america
#*[http://www.novotempo.org.br/tvnovotempo/index.asp?Conteudo=prog.asp program schedule]

===TV Nuevo Tiempo===
#[http://www.nuevotiempo.org/ TV Nuevo Tiempo] spanish tv network
#*[http://www.nuevotiempo.org/index.asp?Conteudo=Programacao.asp program schedule]

===TVU===
#[http://www.tvulive.com/player/TVUPlayer.php Watch TVU]
#[http://tvulive.com/ TV U Where Music Is Going] rock/rap music videos
#[http://tvulive.com/tmw.htm 10 most wanted]
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=28 program schedule]

===UBN===
#[http://prog.videorelay.com/ubntv/live.asx Watch UBN]
#[http://www.ubntv.org/ Unity Broadcasting] Booneville, MS teaching
#*[http://www.ubntv.org/programtv53.html program schedule]

===WACX===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=SuperChannel Watch WACX]
#[http://www.wacxtv.com/ WACX TV Superchannel 55] Orlando, FL teaching/talk
#*[http://www.wacxtv.com/default.asp?id=25 program schedule]

===WETN TV===
#[http://adam.wheaton.edu/ramgen/encoder/wetntv.rm Watch WETN TV]
#[http://cdncon-wheaton.wm.llnwd.net/cdncon_wheaton Watch WETN TV]
#[http://www.wheaton.edu/wetn/ WETN TV Wheaton College Television] Wheaton, IL educational/music/information

===WHT===
#[http://leseanet.com/wht1.asx Watch WHT (dialup)]
#[http://www.lesea.com/index.cfm/fa/wht World Harvest Television] Satelitte teaching/talk/entertainment
#*[http://wht.titantv.com/ program schedule]

===The Worship Network===
#[http://worship.net/worshiplive.asx Watch The Worship Network]
#[http://www.worship.net/ The Worship] praise & worship videos

===Three Angels Broadcasting===
#[http://www.3abn.org/tv.cfm 3ABN TV: Three Angels Broadcasting] Satelitte teaching/talk show
#*[http://www.3abn.org/broadcast_schedule.cfm program schedule]
#*[http://www.skyangel.com/Programming/GuideChannelPopup.asp?Id=27 skyguide]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/real-live/tabn/7867/300_tabn-tv_050207.ram Watch 3ABN (real)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tabn/7867/300_tabn-tv_050207.asx Watch 3ABN (wmp)]

===Alkarma TV===
#[http://www.alkarmatv.com/en/watch_us_live_stream.html Alkarma TV]
#*[http://www.alkarmatv.com/en/programs.html program schedule]

===Australian Christian Channel===
#[http://www.acctv.com.au/showstream_broad.asp?intid=18 Watch Australian Christian Channel]
#*[http://www.acctv.com.au/schedule.asp program schedule]

===Arabic Christian TV===
#[http://www.alkarmatv.com/ Alkarma TV] Satellite arabic christian tv

===Latino Christian TV===
#[http://boss.streamos.com/real-live/tabn/7868/300_tabn-latino_050207.ram Watch 3ABN Latino (real)]
#[http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/tabn/7868/300_tabn-latino_050207.asx Watch 3ABN Latino (wmp)]
#[http://www.3abn.org/latino.cfm 3ABN Latino Satelitte spanish and portuguese tv
#*[http://www.3abn.org/latino_tv_schedule.cfm program schedule]

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==Testing another video embedding script==

I just installed a new video extension that is far simpler than the previous one and works with multiple video formats such as youtube, google videos, dailymotion etc.

Here is an example of the code!

Youtube
Original url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhyH5TsuPg

Wiki code:

<videoflash>4lhyH5TsuPg</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash>WZpeeRSk-0A|200|100</videoflash>

[edit] GoogleVideo
Original url: http://video.google.it/videoplay?docid=1811233136844420765

Wiki code:

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765|200|150</videoflash>

==Testing reference feature on Wikichristian==

According to scientists, the Sun is pretty big.<ref>E. Miller, The Sun, (New York: Academic Press, 2005), 23-5.</ref>
The Moon, however, is not so big.<ref>R. Smith, "Size of the Moon", Scientific American, 46 (April 1978): 44-6.</ref>

Another test

==Notes==
<references/>

{{Please leave this line alone (sandbox heading)}}

{{video embedding}}

[[Bible Changes]]

[[Testing topics template]]

Testing sound - [[media:amazing.ogg]] with Winamp 5.09 media player

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[[Image:Mount sinai.jpg|right|thumb]]

[[Wikichristian:Open Proxies]]
[[Wikichristian:Vandalism]]

[[Priority]]

==Getting rid of these from categories==

It is quite difficult to get rid of the pages entitled something http://www.gimepink.com from the various categories, because for some reason they are redrected to http:/www.gimepink.com - that is only one backslash instead of two. But, I've worked out a way of getting rid of them completely...

==Photo galleries==

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]]
Image:Mount sinai.jpg|[[Mount Sinau]] at sunrise
Image:Temple square.jpg|The [[Mormon]] centre of Temple Square in [[Salt Lake City]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
[[Image:Religious_symbols_170px.gif|right]]
Is there a way to get referencing to work as it does in Wikipedia?<ref>Hi</ref>

http://home.compete.com.edgesuite.net/wikichristian.org_uv_460.png
'''Bold text'''

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-07-10T16:43:56Z

Scartho77: Jer 23:5f was already in the webpage, so removed the new instance.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses|
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}|
}}

Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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{| border="1"
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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

|-
|
Maker of heaven and earth:
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
|-
|
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-07-10T16:38:45Z

Scartho77: Added Jer 23:5f, changed focus for Mt 26:26-8, added note about the old-fashioned phrase, "Holy Ghost".

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.6&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost; 
[The Holy Ghost is old-fashioned English and means the Holy Spirit of God.]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
|}

==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

Assurance

2025-06-12T16:05:05Z

Scartho77: Revisions of the "Romans 7" section I uploaded recently. Replaced the ref on Melanchthon, and removed, for emphasis, some of the Wesley quote.

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topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
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}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
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{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
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may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
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and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
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be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
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! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
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true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
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and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
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yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
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|}

===Romans 7===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the Biblical law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2005/philip-melancthon-1497-1560/ Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought)....

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Epistle to the Romans

2025-05-24T14:54:25Z

Scartho77: Updated link to Assurance#Romans_7

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = The Letter to the Romans |
subtopics = [[Apostle Paul]]
* [[Justification]], [[Grace]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Righteousness in Romans (G.G.)]]
* [[Atonement in Romans (G.G.)]] |
}}
{{chapters}}
[[Romans 1|1]]
[[Romans 2|2]]
[[Romans 3|3]]
[[Romans 4|4]]
[[Romans 5|5]]
[[Romans 6|6]]
[[Romans 7|7]]
[[Romans 8|8]]
[[Romans 9|9]]
[[Romans 10|10]]
[[Romans 11|11]]
[[Romans 12|12]]
[[Romans 13|13]]
[[Romans 14|14]]
[[Romans 15|15]]
[[Romans 16|16]]

==Commentary==

The '''Epistle to the Romans''' is a letter written by the [[apostle Paul]] the [[church]] in Rome. It is the sixth book of the [[New Testament]]. The letter gives an overview of the [[Christian]] faith. In it Paul teaches us that a believer is saved because of his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] and not through any [[good works]] that he does.
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'''Read [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]] on the [[Text:MHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]'''

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===Authorship===

===Themes===

A major theme in the Epistle to the Romans is justification through faith alone. Paul describes that every person has sinned
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 3:23]])
As a result of sin, each person deserves death, but God in his goodnes will bring people [[eternal life]], which Paul argues, is a gift
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 6:23]])
As a gift, this [[justification]] which brings eternal life is through belief or faith, rather than obedience to the law or by doing good works. Paul argues this in [[Romans 4]]. Furthermore, this justification is not just for Jews as some believed at the time, but was for everyone - [[Romans 1]]:16-17.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|16|lang=WEB}}''
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|17|lang=WEB}}''
Paul explains that this gift of justification is through the forgiveness of sins that Jesus brought about by his death on the cross.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|4|25|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 4:25]])

==Quotes==

==Links==
Romans 7 is discussed under the similar topic of [[Assurance#Romans_7|Assurance]].

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[New Testament]] -> [[Epistles]] -> [[Pauline Epistles]]

[[Category:Books of the New Testament]]
[[Category:Epistles]]

Assurance

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Scartho77: Minor change to the heading "Romans", etc.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
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may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
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and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
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be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
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! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
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true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
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and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
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yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Romans 7===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the Biblical law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought) serve the law of God with my mind—My reason and conscience declare for God; but with my flesh the law of sin—But my corrupt passions and appetites still rebel. The man is now utterly weary of his bondage, and upon the brink of liberty.

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Epistle to the Romans

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Scartho77: Replaced "Romans 7:7-25" by "Romans 7:14-25", which is probably more accurate.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = The Letter to the Romans |
subtopics = [[Apostle Paul]]
* [[Justification]], [[Grace]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Righteousness in Romans (G.G.)]]
* [[Atonement in Romans (G.G.)]] |
}}
{{chapters}}
[[Romans 1|1]]
[[Romans 2|2]]
[[Romans 3|3]]
[[Romans 4|4]]
[[Romans 5|5]]
[[Romans 6|6]]
[[Romans 7|7]]
[[Romans 8|8]]
[[Romans 9|9]]
[[Romans 10|10]]
[[Romans 11|11]]
[[Romans 12|12]]
[[Romans 13|13]]
[[Romans 14|14]]
[[Romans 15|15]]
[[Romans 16|16]]

==Commentary==

The '''Epistle to the Romans''' is a letter written by the [[apostle Paul]] the [[church]] in Rome. It is the sixth book of the [[New Testament]]. The letter gives an overview of the [[Christian]] faith. In it Paul teaches us that a believer is saved because of his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] and not through any [[good works]] that he does.
----

'''Read [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]] on the [[Text:MHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]'''

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===Authorship===

===Themes===

A major theme in the Epistle to the Romans is justification through faith alone. Paul describes that every person has sinned
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 3:23]])
As a result of sin, each person deserves death, but God in his goodnes will bring people [[eternal life]], which Paul argues, is a gift
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 6:23]])
As a gift, this [[justification]] which brings eternal life is through belief or faith, rather than obedience to the law or by doing good works. Paul argues this in [[Romans 4]]. Furthermore, this justification is not just for Jews as some believed at the time, but was for everyone - [[Romans 1]]:16-17.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|16|lang=WEB}}''
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|17|lang=WEB}}''
Paul explains that this gift of justification is through the forgiveness of sins that Jesus brought about by his death on the cross.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|4|25|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 4:25]])

==Quotes==

==Links==
Romans 7:14-25 is discussed under the similar topic of [[Assurance#Romans_7:14-25|Assurance]].

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[New Testament]] -> [[Epistles]] -> [[Pauline Epistles]]

[[Category:Books of the New Testament]]
[[Category:Epistles]]

Assurance

2025-05-15T19:29:03Z

Scartho77: Replaced "Romans 7:7-25" by "Romans 7:14-25", which is probably more accurate.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
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may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
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and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
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be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
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! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
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true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
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and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
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yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
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|}

===Romans 7:14-25===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought) serve the law of God with my mind—My reason and conscience declare for God; but with my flesh the law of sin—But my corrupt passions and appetites still rebel. The man is now utterly weary of his bondage, and upon the brink of liberty.

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===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Epistle to the Romans

2025-05-03T17:11:31Z

Scartho77: Added a link to the Romans 7:7-25 section at page Assurance.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = The Letter to the Romans |
subtopics = [[Apostle Paul]]
* [[Justification]], [[Grace]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Righteousness in Romans (G.G.)]]
* [[Atonement in Romans (G.G.)]] |
}}
{{chapters}}
[[Romans 1|1]]
[[Romans 2|2]]
[[Romans 3|3]]
[[Romans 4|4]]
[[Romans 5|5]]
[[Romans 6|6]]
[[Romans 7|7]]
[[Romans 8|8]]
[[Romans 9|9]]
[[Romans 10|10]]
[[Romans 11|11]]
[[Romans 12|12]]
[[Romans 13|13]]
[[Romans 14|14]]
[[Romans 15|15]]
[[Romans 16|16]]

==Commentary==

The '''Epistle to the Romans''' is a letter written by the [[apostle Paul]] the [[church]] in Rome. It is the sixth book of the [[New Testament]]. The letter gives an overview of the [[Christian]] faith. In it Paul teaches us that a believer is saved because of his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] and not through any [[good works]] that he does.
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'''Read [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]] on the [[Text:MHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]'''

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===Authorship===

===Themes===

A major theme in the Epistle to the Romans is justification through faith alone. Paul describes that every person has sinned
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|3|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 3:23]])
As a result of sin, each person deserves death, but God in his goodnes will bring people [[eternal life]], which Paul argues, is a gift
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|6|23|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 6:23]])
As a gift, this [[justification]] which brings eternal life is through belief or faith, rather than obedience to the law or by doing good works. Paul argues this in [[Romans 4]]. Furthermore, this justification is not just for Jews as some believed at the time, but was for everyone - [[Romans 1]]:16-17.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|16|lang=WEB}}''
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|1|17|lang=WEB}}''
Paul explains that this gift of justification is through the forgiveness of sins that Jesus brought about by his death on the cross.
: ''{{Bible verse|romans|4|25|lang=WEB}}'' ([[Romans 4:25]])

==Quotes==

==Links==
Romans 7:7-25 is discussed under the similar topic of [[Assurance#Romans_7:7-25|Assurance]].

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[New Testament]] -> [[Epistles]] -> [[Pauline Epistles]]

[[Category:Books of the New Testament]]
[[Category:Epistles]]

WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-05-03T17:10:32Z

Scartho77:

WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-05-03T17:10:00Z

Scartho77:

Romans 7:7-25 is discussed under the similar topic of [[Assurance#Romans_7:7-25|Assurance]].

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===LivePrayer.com===
#[http://www.liveprayer.com/ LivePrayer.com The World's Prayer Meeting] Internet Only prayer

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#[http://www.llbn.tv/ LLBN Loma Linda Broadcasting] Satellite talk/lifestyle/heatlh
#*[http://www.llbn.tv/index.php?option=com_na_content&task=view&id=59&showico=1&Itemid=61 program schedule]

===LoveWorld===
#[http://66.70.28.122/asxfiles-live/nj45winlive9823.asx Watch LoveWorld]
#[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/ LoveWorld Christian] Satellite african & european tv
#*[http://www.loveworldchristiannetwork.org/broadcast_schedule.php program schedule]

===Power Living===
#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=COGTN Watch Power Living] The Message NetworkInternet Only teaching/preaching

===The Miracle Channel===
#[http://70.87.8.31/miracle-sat Watch The Miracle Channel]
#[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/ The Miracle Channel] Lethbridge, AB, Canada teaching/talk
#*[http://www.miraclechannel.ca/index.php?page=chnl_tvs program schedule]

===MiracleNet TV===
#[http://www.miraclenet.tv/ MiracleNet TV] Satelitte teaching/preaching
#*[http://www.miraclenet.tv/prog_sched.html program schedule]

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#[http://www.streamingfaith.com/faithpass/index.aspx?nsn=Power Watch The Power Network]
#[http://www.streamingfaith.tv/ The Power] Internet Only teaching/preachingformerly Streaming Faith One

===Music Videos===
#[http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=rmusictv&.wvx= Watch R Music TV]
#[http://www.rmusictv.com/ R Music TV] Satellite music videos
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#[http://www.rittv.com.br/programacao/ program schedule]

===Secret Place Faith-Vision===
#[http://spfv.org/ Secret Place Faith-Vision] Internet Only teaching / preaching

===Shepherds Chapel===
#[http://65.167.13.73:8080/ramgen/encoder/shepherd.rm Watch Shepherds Chapel (real)]
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===Enlace===
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==Testing another video embedding script==

I just installed a new video extension that is far simpler than the previous one and works with multiple video formats such as youtube, google videos, dailymotion etc.

Here is an example of the code!

Youtube
Original url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhyH5TsuPg

Wiki code:

<videoflash>4lhyH5TsuPg</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash>WZpeeRSk-0A|200|100</videoflash>

[edit] GoogleVideo
Original url: http://video.google.it/videoplay?docid=1811233136844420765

Wiki code:

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765|200|150</videoflash>

==Testing reference feature on Wikichristian==

According to scientists, the Sun is pretty big.<ref>E. Miller, The Sun, (New York: Academic Press, 2005), 23-5.</ref>
The Moon, however, is not so big.<ref>R. Smith, "Size of the Moon", Scientific American, 46 (April 1978): 44-6.</ref>

Another test

==Notes==
<references/>

{{Please leave this line alone (sandbox heading)}}

{{video embedding}}

[[Bible Changes]]

[[Testing topics template]]

Testing sound - [[media:amazing.ogg]] with Winamp 5.09 media player

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[[Image:Mount sinai.jpg|right|thumb]]

[[Wikichristian:Open Proxies]]
[[Wikichristian:Vandalism]]

[[Priority]]

==Getting rid of these from categories==

It is quite difficult to get rid of the pages entitled something http://www.gimepink.com from the various categories, because for some reason they are redrected to http:/www.gimepink.com - that is only one backslash instead of two. But, I've worked out a way of getting rid of them completely...

==Photo galleries==

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]]
Image:Mount sinai.jpg|[[Mount Sinau]] at sunrise
Image:Temple square.jpg|The [[Mormon]] centre of Temple Square in [[Salt Lake City]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
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Assurance

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
|
A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Romans 7:7-25===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought) serve the law of God with my mind—My reason and conscience declare for God; but with my flesh the law of sin—But my corrupt passions and appetites still rebel. The man is now utterly weary of his bondage, and upon the brink of liberty.

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T15:41:58Z

Scartho77: Minor format changes. Corrected my HTML blunder.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
|
A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
|
A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Romans 7:7-25===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought) serve the law of God with my mind—My reason and conscience declare for God; but with my flesh the law of sin—But my corrupt passions and appetites still rebel. The man is now utterly weary of his bondage, and upon the brink of liberty.

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T15:37:22Z

Scartho77: Revised the Romans 7 section. Minor format change to the Larger Catechism quote.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
|
A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
|
A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Romans 7:7-25===
A similar matter. In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25. Bible text is in italics.]''
:<IT>I myself</IT>&MDASH;Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought) <IT>serve the law of God with my mind</IT>&MDASH;My reason and conscience declare for God; <IT>but with my flesh the law of sin</IT>&MDASH;But my corrupt passions and appetites still rebel. The man is now utterly weary of his bondage, and upon the brink of liberty.

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T15:01:18Z

Scartho77: Minot format change to Larger Catechism quote.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
| colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
|
A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
| colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
|
A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Imperfection of sanctification in believers===
That is a similar matter. In the Larger Catechism, it is question 78 while assurance is dealt with by questions 80 and 81, nearby.

====Romans 7:7-25====
In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought).... [Wesley quotes the Bible text before the dash, then gives his comment.]

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T14:58:02Z

Scartho77: Added a trivial comment to the Wesley Romans quote. Also minor revision to the format of the Larger Catechism quote.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
| colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
| colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Imperfection of sanctification in believers===
That is a similar matter. In the Larger Catechism, it is question 78 while assurance is dealt with by questions 80 and 81, nearby.

====Romans 7:7-25====
In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought).... [Wesley quotes the Bible text before the dash, then gives his comment.]

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T14:43:20Z

Scartho77: Added a heading "Christian Assurance" and resulting format revisions.

{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Assurance |
subtopics = [[Faith]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}} |
}}

===Christian Assurance===
Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

====John Bunyan====
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

====John Knox====
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

==== Wesley & Methodism ====

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

====[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]====
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
|-
|
A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
|
may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
|
and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
|
be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
|
A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
|
true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
|
yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Imperfection of sanctification in believers===
That is a similar matter. In the Larger Catechism, it is question 78 while assurance is dealt with by questions 80 and 81, nearby.

====Romans 7:7-25====
In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought)....

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

Assurance

2025-05-03T14:40:07Z

Scartho77: Added section on Romans 7:14-end. Re: Does it apply to saved people?

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Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

===John Bunyan===
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

===John Knox===
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

=== Wesley & Methodism ===

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

===[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]===
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
{{clear}}
{| border="0"
! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
|-
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may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
|-
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and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
|-
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be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
|-
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
|-
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true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
|-
|
and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
|-
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yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
|-
|}

===Imperfection of sanctification in believers===
That is a similar matter. In the Larger Catechism, it is question 78 while assurance is dealt with by questions 80 and 81, nearby.

====Romans 7:7-25====
In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

''[https://archive.org/details/explanatorynotes00unknuoft John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament, on Rom 7:25]''
:I myself—Or rather, that I (the person whom I am personating till his deliverance is wrought)....

{{stub}}

===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

{{returnto}} [[Salvation]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]
[[category:Soteriology]]

WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-05-02T21:07:30Z

Scartho77:

WikiChristian:Sandbox

2025-05-02T21:02:48Z

Scartho77:

===Imperfection of sanctification in believers===
That is a similar matter. In the Larger Catechism, it is question 78 while assurance is dealt with by questions 80 and 81, nearby.

====Romans 7:7-25====
In Romans 7, the apostle considers the old testament law, the law which is holy and just and good—and comments that it stirs up sin. Does that apply to people who are saved?

''[https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom38 Calvin, Commentary on Romans, on Rom 7:14]''
:He [the apostle Paul] then sets before us an example in a regenerate man, in whom the remnants of the flesh are wholly contrary to the law of the Lord, while the spirit would gladly obey it.

''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Melanchthon Melanchthon,] [https://archive.org/details/commentaryonroma0000mela Commentary on Romans, p159, on Rom 7:14]]'' 
:Some mock these things and imagine that Paul is here speaking not about his own person, not about the converted and holy, but about the ungodly. This sophistry must be rejected. David is speaking about himself and about all saints when he says [Ps. 143:2]: "In your sight no man living shall be justified," and when he says [Ps. 51:5]: "Behold, I was conceived in iniquity." Thus Paul is speaking about himself, and he includes all saints by his example. Since this interpretation of Paul has firm and clear testimonies in the Psalms, it is certain that foreign interpretations should not be invented.

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==Testing another video embedding script==

I just installed a new video extension that is far simpler than the previous one and works with multiple video formats such as youtube, google videos, dailymotion etc.

Here is an example of the code!

Youtube
Original url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhyH5TsuPg

Wiki code:

<videoflash>4lhyH5TsuPg</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash>WZpeeRSk-0A|200|100</videoflash>

[edit] GoogleVideo
Original url: http://video.google.it/videoplay?docid=1811233136844420765

Wiki code:

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765</videoflash>
or (with width and height):

<videoflash type="googlevideo">1811233136844420765|200|150</videoflash>

==Testing reference feature on Wikichristian==

According to scientists, the Sun is pretty big.<ref>E. Miller, The Sun, (New York: Academic Press, 2005), 23-5.</ref>
The Moon, however, is not so big.<ref>R. Smith, "Size of the Moon", Scientific American, 46 (April 1978): 44-6.</ref>

Another test

==Notes==
<references/>

{{Please leave this line alone (sandbox heading)}}

{{video embedding}}

[[Bible Changes]]

[[Testing topics template]]

Testing sound - [[media:amazing.ogg]] with Winamp 5.09 media player

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[[Image:Mount sinai.jpg|right|thumb]]

[[Wikichristian:Open Proxies]]
[[Wikichristian:Vandalism]]

[[Priority]]

==Getting rid of these from categories==

It is quite difficult to get rid of the pages entitled something http://www.gimepink.com from the various categories, because for some reason they are redrected to http:/www.gimepink.com - that is only one backslash instead of two. But, I've worked out a way of getting rid of them completely...

==Photo galleries==

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]]
Image:Mount sinai.jpg|[[Mount Sinau]] at sunrise
Image:Temple square.jpg|The [[Mormon]] centre of Temple Square in [[Salt Lake City]]
</gallery></center>

==References==
[[Image:Religious_symbols_170px.gif|right]]
Is there a way to get referencing to work as it does in Wikipedia?<ref>Hi</ref>

http://home.compete.com.edgesuite.net/wikichristian.org_uv_460.png
'''Bold text'''

Talk:Bible

2025-04-25T21:37:27Z

Scartho77: Added protest about quotes by Thomas Huxley, etc.

==Format==

Let me know what you all think of the format I used on this page. I was trying to get it to look a bit more organized. [[User:Cpark|Cpark]] 18:08, 5 Feb 2005 (PST)

: The new format looks good. Graham

==Picture==

Don't be shy about changing the pictures I put on the page. If you can find something better, feel free to change it. --[[User:Mustaphile|Mustaphile]] 04:14, 9 May 2005 (PDT)

==Apocrypha naming convention==

The Roman Catholic term for the books it retains is "dueterocanonical", not apocrypha. The former term is more appropriate because (1) it is the terminology used by the Church and (2) apocrypha has negative connotations as it relates to the debate between the Hebrew and Greek traditions. V/r AmericanCatholic

==Sub-topics==

I think it would be good to simplify the sub-topics in the contents box on the side. I'm thinking that these might be some good sub-topics
* [[Books of the Bible]] ''(this would include the formation of the canon)'' - [[New Testament]], [[Old Testament]]
* [[Translating the Bible]] ''(this would include information about Greek, Aramaic and Hebrew and looking at the history of translations and modern translations and distributing the Bible throughout the world and to different cultures and langauges)''
* [[Interpreting the Bible]] ''(this would include exegesis, hermeneutics and various views of the Bible including Historical accuracy of the Bible, Biblical innerancy and infallibility, sola scriptura etc.)''
* [[Timeline of Biblical History]], [[Characters of the Bible]], [[Biblical Places Index]]
* [[Bible Commentary Index]], [[Bible Terms Index]], [[Bible Dictionaries Index]]
* [[Ancient Languages Index]], [[Ancient Texts Index]] - [[Apocrypha]]

What do others think? What would you have as the main sub-topics? --[[User:Graham grove|Graham grove]] 14:38, 21 August 2008 (PDT)

: Well, since no one has strong opinions, I've started re-arranging. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham grove]] 08:02, 30 August 2008 (PDT)

==Quotes from Functional Atheists==
Functional atheists ("agnostics") will publicise their own quotes - for example on wikiquote. Surely quotes from people such as Thomas Huxley should not be promulgated by wikiChristian, but should be removed from the Bible webpage. Were Kant and Goethe Christians? [[User:Scartho77|Scartho77]] ([[User talk:Scartho77|talk]]) 21:37, 25 April 2025 (UTC)

Bible

2025-04-25T21:27:38Z

Scartho77: Just improved format of the Knox quote.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|2 Timothy|3|16|lang=WEB}} [[2 Timothy 3:16]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Bible
[[Image:Biblewithlight.jpg|thumb|center|An open Bible.]] |
subtopics = [[Books of the Bible]] - [[Old Testament]], [[New Testament]]
* [[Ancient Languages Index]] - [[Biblical Hebrew|Hebrew]], [[Aramaic]], [[Koine Greek|Greek]]
* [[Ancient Texts Index]] - [[Apocrypha]]
* [[Translating the Bible]]
* [[Interpreting the Bible]] - [[Hermeneutics]]
* [[Bible Commentary Index]] - [[Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible|Matthew Henry Commentary]]
* [[Bible Terms Index]], [[Bible Dictionaries Index]] - [[Easton's Bible Dictionary|Easton's]]
* [[Timeline of Biblical History]] - [[Historical accuracy of the Bible]]
* [[Characters of the Bible]], [[Biblical Places Index]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Bible (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on the Bible]]
* [[Scripture (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Scripture]] |
}}
{{Ebd box}}
{{bible}}

The '''Bible''' is the collection of documents acknowledged by Christians to be inspired by God. The Protestant Bible contains 66 books (Catholic and Orthodox contain 73, while the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible recognizes the most books: 81 in total) and is divided into the [[Old Testament]] and the [[New Testament]]. It tells of the story of the [[creation]] of the universe and [[man]] by [[God]], the rebellion of man against God and his rescue plan for humanity through his Son, [[Jesus Christ]].

The word Bible comes from the Greek word for book, [[biblion]].

===[[Books of the Bible]]===

The Bible is divided up into two main sections - the [[Old Testament]] and the [[New Testament]]. Before 1804, practically all protestant Bibles were divided into three main section - with the additional section being between the Old and New testament: the [[Apocrypha]]. By the mid 1820s, a vast majority of protestant Bibles did not include the apocrypha due to controversies surrounding them as well as to make a Bible cheaper to produce.

====[[Old Testament]]====

The Old Testament tells the story of ancient Israel and God's intervention in their history. There are three main sections that make up the Old Testament - The Books of the Law, History and Poetry, and the Books of the Prophets. The books of the Law tell the very early story of the history of Israel and lay out the covenant or agreement between God and his people with their laws for living. The books of history and poetry continue the story of the people of Israel starting with their invasion into Canaan and ending with their kingdom splitting into two and being conquered and exiled. The books of the prophets describe some of the visions and words of the prophets who continually called the people to account for their abandonment of God.

====[[New Testament]]====

The New Testament tells the story of Jesus and the early church. The New Testament contains different categories as well including the [[Gospels]] which describe the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus, and the book of Acts which tells the story of the formation of the early church. The New Testament also contains a number of letters or [[epistles]] to various early Christian communities. It finishes with the Book of Revelation which is apocalyptic prophecy that paints a picture of the final victory of Christ, calling on his followers to persevere despite persecution.

====Extra-Biblical texts - [[Apocrypha]]====

A number of books are not considered to be part of the Bible by Protestant Christians, but are by other denominations - these books are referred to as [[Apocrypha|apocryphal literature]]. Although not considered canon by Protestants, generally they are not regarded as [[Heresy|heretical]] either (although there are exceptions). The reasons some of the apocryphal books were omitted from the original Hebrew Bible used by the Jews, was due to their original language not using the Hebrew Script (as Hebrew and Aramaic does). The [[Books of the Maccabees]] was written in Greek so it was regarded as divinely inspired but not scripture.

Protestants generally point to the fact that [[Jesus Christ]] did not approve of the 46 canonical books used in the Old Testament, neither did He ever quote from the additional 7 apocryphal books. Catholic and Orthodox Christians place less value on Scripture and instead Tradition which is why this fact doesn't seemingly bother either of those Christian branches.

====Formation of the Bible / [[Biblical Canon]]====

Though the Early Church used the Old Testament, the apostles did not otherwise leave a defined set of new scriptures; instead the New Testament developed over time. All New Testament scripture was wrote during the first century AD. By the fourth century the books included by today's Protestants in the [[Bible]] were roughly agreed upon and officially in 382 AD, the [[Council of Rome]] was held which canonized the Bible as having 66 total books: 39 in the Old Testament (which the Jews agreed upon in the 4th century BC), and 27 in the New Testament.

The dispute over the Old Testament would wage on for over a millennia and the Catholic Church agreed at the end of the [[Council of Trent]] in 1563 that the Old Testament would be comprised of 46 books with some books being added onto. The books officially added included the following: [[Book of Tobit|Tobit]], [[Book of Judith|Judith]], [[First book of Maccabees|1 Maccabees]], [[Second book of Maccabees|2 Maccabees]], [[Wisdom of Solomon|Wisdom]], [[Book of Sirach|Sirach]], and [[Book of Baruch|Baruch]]; and the books altered are [[Book of Esther|Esther]] ([[Additions to Esther|additions]]) and [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]] ([[Additions to Daniel|additions]]). The controversial decision at Trent was brought upon due to the [[Protestant Reformation]], which created [[Protestantism]]. All branches of Protestantism don't recognize the decision that was made during the Council of Trent.

===[[Translating the Bible]]===

The original languages of the various books of the Bible were [[Biblical Hebrew|Hebrew]] (for Old Testament books) and [[Koine Greek]] (for New Testament books). A small amount of the [[book of Daniel]] was originally written in [[Aramaic]].

In the first few centuries after Christ the Bible was translated into a few other ancient languages (for example [[Latin]]) but it wasn't until the Protestant [[Reformation]] that widespread translation of the Bible into many languages (such as German and English) really began to occur.

In recent years there has been lots of activity in translating the Bible into many of the minor languages of the world.

===[[Interpreting the Bible]]===

Interpretation of the Bible is a complex issue. How a person interprets is dependant partly upon that person's presuppositions about the Bible. If a person comes to the Bible with the view that it is simply an ancient text full of mythology then his interpretation will be vastly different from someone who views the Bible as God's revelation.

Biblical '''[[Hermeneutics]]''' is the technical term for the study of interpreting and understanding the Bible and applying it to today's context. It is closely related to '''[[exegesis]]''' which is the study of understanding what the Biblical author's meant and what their audience would have understood.

Some Christians hold a literalistic or inerrant view of the Bible. [[Biblical inerrancy]] is the view that the Bible, as the inspired Word of God, is without error and is accurate in all aspects, including in aspects of history and science. [[Biblical infallibility]] on the other hand is the view that the Bible is free from errors on issues of faith and practice, but minor contradictions in history or science can be overlooked as insignificant to its spiritual purpose.

Protestant Christians generally hold to [[Sola Scriptura]] which is the teaching that the Bible is the final authority on matters of faith and that it alone gives sufficient information for all matters of faith. This stands in contrast to Orthodox and Catholic Christianity which accept tradition as playing an equally important role in matters of faith.

==Bible Commentaries==

* [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]]

==Bible Dictionaries==

* [[Easton's Bible Dictionary]]

==Quotes==

''Abraham Lincoln''
: I believe the Bible is the best gift [[God]] has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this book.

''Patrick Henry''
: The [[Bible]] is worth all other books which have ever been printed.

''Elizabeth Cady Stanton''
: The Bible and the [[Church]] have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.

''Charles H. Spurgeon''
: Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a roaring lion.

''[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox/ John Knox, in Laing's Works of John Knox volume 4, p525.]''
:For the wisdom of God, Christ Jesus himself, remitted ([https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.39&mod=KJV#cv John 5 and 7]) his adversaries to Moses and the Scriptures, to try by them whether his doctrine was of God or not. The Apostles Paul and Peter command men ([https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17], [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1]) to try the religion which they profess, by God's plain Scriptures, and do praise men for so doing.

''Isaac Newton''
: There are more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history.

''Isaac Asimov''
: Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived.

''Immanuel Kant''
: The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the greatest benefit which the human race has ever experienced. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity.

''Goethe'''
: Let mental culture go on advancing, let the natural sciences progress in ever greater extent and depth, and the human mind widen itself as much as it desires, beyond the elevation and moral culture of [[Christianity]], as it shines forth in the [[gospels]], it will not go.

''Ralph Waldo Emerson''
: Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in your reading have been like the blast of triumph out of Shakespeare, Seneca, [[Moses]], [[apostle John|John]] and [[apostle Paul|Paul]].

''Lord Tennyson''
: Bible reading is an education in itself.

''Thomas Huxley''
: The Bible has been the Magna Carta of the poor and oppressed. The human race is not in a position to dispense with It.

''[[2 Timothy 3:16]]''
: {{Bible verse|2 Timothy|3|16|lang=WEB}}

==Links==
* [http://www.biblegateway.com Bible Gateway]
* [http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ CCEL - World Wide Study Bible]
* [http://biblestudytools.com/ BibleStudyTools.com]
* [http://www.bible.org/ Bible.org]
* [http://www.e-sword.net/ E-Sword Bible Software]
* [http://bibledatabase.com/ Bible Database]

===Bible Study Links===
* [http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ The World wide Study Bible]
* [http://biblestudytools.com/ BibleStudyTools.com]
* [http://www.bible.org/ Trust worthy Bible Study Tools]
* [http://www.e-sword.net/ Free Bible Software] "Without payment you have received; without payment you are to give." (Mat 10:8 ISV)
* [http://bibledatabase.com/ FREE Bibles and Bible Study Software Downloads]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]]

[[Category:Bible]]

Bible

2025-04-25T21:25:02Z

Scartho77: Added quote from John Knox.

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|2 Timothy|3|16|lang=WEB}} [[2 Timothy 3:16]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Bible
[[Image:Biblewithlight.jpg|thumb|center|An open Bible.]] |
subtopics = [[Books of the Bible]] - [[Old Testament]], [[New Testament]]
* [[Ancient Languages Index]] - [[Biblical Hebrew|Hebrew]], [[Aramaic]], [[Koine Greek|Greek]]
* [[Ancient Texts Index]] - [[Apocrypha]]
* [[Translating the Bible]]
* [[Interpreting the Bible]] - [[Hermeneutics]]
* [[Bible Commentary Index]] - [[Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible|Matthew Henry Commentary]]
* [[Bible Terms Index]], [[Bible Dictionaries Index]] - [[Easton's Bible Dictionary|Easton's]]
* [[Timeline of Biblical History]] - [[Historical accuracy of the Bible]]
* [[Characters of the Bible]], [[Biblical Places Index]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Bible (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on the Bible]]
* [[Scripture (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Scripture]] |
}}
{{Ebd box}}
{{bible}}

The '''Bible''' is the collection of documents acknowledged by Christians to be inspired by God. The Protestant Bible contains 66 books (Catholic and Orthodox contain 73, while the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible recognizes the most books: 81 in total) and is divided into the [[Old Testament]] and the [[New Testament]]. It tells of the story of the [[creation]] of the universe and [[man]] by [[God]], the rebellion of man against God and his rescue plan for humanity through his Son, [[Jesus Christ]].

The word Bible comes from the Greek word for book, [[biblion]].

===[[Books of the Bible]]===

The Bible is divided up into two main sections - the [[Old Testament]] and the [[New Testament]]. Before 1804, practically all protestant Bibles were divided into three main section - with the additional section being between the Old and New testament: the [[Apocrypha]]. By the mid 1820s, a vast majority of protestant Bibles did not include the apocrypha due to controversies surrounding them as well as to make a Bible cheaper to produce.

====[[Old Testament]]====

The Old Testament tells the story of ancient Israel and God's intervention in their history. There are three main sections that make up the Old Testament - The Books of the Law, History and Poetry, and the Books of the Prophets. The books of the Law tell the very early story of the history of Israel and lay out the covenant or agreement between God and his people with their laws for living. The books of history and poetry continue the story of the people of Israel starting with their invasion into Canaan and ending with their kingdom splitting into two and being conquered and exiled. The books of the prophets describe some of the visions and words of the prophets who continually called the people to account for their abandonment of God.

====[[New Testament]]====

The New Testament tells the story of Jesus and the early church. The New Testament contains different categories as well including the [[Gospels]] which describe the birth, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus, and the book of Acts which tells the story of the formation of the early church. The New Testament also contains a number of letters or [[epistles]] to various early Christian communities. It finishes with the Book of Revelation which is apocalyptic prophecy that paints a picture of the final victory of Christ, calling on his followers to persevere despite persecution.

====Extra-Biblical texts - [[Apocrypha]]====

A number of books are not considered to be part of the Bible by Protestant Christians, but are by other denominations - these books are referred to as [[Apocrypha|apocryphal literature]]. Although not considered canon by Protestants, generally they are not regarded as [[Heresy|heretical]] either (although there are exceptions). The reasons some of the apocryphal books were omitted from the original Hebrew Bible used by the Jews, was due to their original language not using the Hebrew Script (as Hebrew and Aramaic does). The [[Books of the Maccabees]] was written in Greek so it was regarded as divinely inspired but not scripture.

Protestants generally point to the fact that [[Jesus Christ]] did not approve of the 46 canonical books used in the Old Testament, neither did He ever quote from the additional 7 apocryphal books. Catholic and Orthodox Christians place less value on Scripture and instead Tradition which is why this fact doesn't seemingly bother either of those Christian branches.

====Formation of the Bible / [[Biblical Canon]]====

Though the Early Church used the Old Testament, the apostles did not otherwise leave a defined set of new scriptures; instead the New Testament developed over time. All New Testament scripture was wrote during the first century AD. By the fourth century the books included by today's Protestants in the [[Bible]] were roughly agreed upon and officially in 382 AD, the [[Council of Rome]] was held which canonized the Bible as having 66 total books: 39 in the Old Testament (which the Jews agreed upon in the 4th century BC), and 27 in the New Testament.

The dispute over the Old Testament would wage on for over a millennia and the Catholic Church agreed at the end of the [[Council of Trent]] in 1563 that the Old Testament would be comprised of 46 books with some books being added onto. The books officially added included the following: [[Book of Tobit|Tobit]], [[Book of Judith|Judith]], [[First book of Maccabees|1 Maccabees]], [[Second book of Maccabees|2 Maccabees]], [[Wisdom of Solomon|Wisdom]], [[Book of Sirach|Sirach]], and [[Book of Baruch|Baruch]]; and the books altered are [[Book of Esther|Esther]] ([[Additions to Esther|additions]]) and [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]] ([[Additions to Daniel|additions]]). The controversial decision at Trent was brought upon due to the [[Protestant Reformation]], which created [[Protestantism]]. All branches of Protestantism don't recognize the decision that was made during the Council of Trent.

===[[Translating the Bible]]===

The original languages of the various books of the Bible were [[Biblical Hebrew|Hebrew]] (for Old Testament books) and [[Koine Greek]] (for New Testament books). A small amount of the [[book of Daniel]] was originally written in [[Aramaic]].

In the first few centuries after Christ the Bible was translated into a few other ancient languages (for example [[Latin]]) but it wasn't until the Protestant [[Reformation]] that widespread translation of the Bible into many languages (such as German and English) really began to occur.

In recent years there has been lots of activity in translating the Bible into many of the minor languages of the world.

===[[Interpreting the Bible]]===

Interpretation of the Bible is a complex issue. How a person interprets is dependant partly upon that person's presuppositions about the Bible. If a person comes to the Bible with the view that it is simply an ancient text full of mythology then his interpretation will be vastly different from someone who views the Bible as God's revelation.

Biblical '''[[Hermeneutics]]''' is the technical term for the study of interpreting and understanding the Bible and applying it to today's context. It is closely related to '''[[exegesis]]''' which is the study of understanding what the Biblical author's meant and what their audience would have understood.

Some Christians hold a literalistic or inerrant view of the Bible. [[Biblical inerrancy]] is the view that the Bible, as the inspired Word of God, is without error and is accurate in all aspects, including in aspects of history and science. [[Biblical infallibility]] on the other hand is the view that the Bible is free from errors on issues of faith and practice, but minor contradictions in history or science can be overlooked as insignificant to its spiritual purpose.

Protestant Christians generally hold to [[Sola Scriptura]] which is the teaching that the Bible is the final authority on matters of faith and that it alone gives sufficient information for all matters of faith. This stands in contrast to Orthodox and Catholic Christianity which accept tradition as playing an equally important role in matters of faith.

==Bible Commentaries==

* [[Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]]

==Bible Dictionaries==

* [[Easton's Bible Dictionary]]

==Quotes==

''Abraham Lincoln''
: I believe the Bible is the best gift [[God]] has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this book.

''Patrick Henry''
: The [[Bible]] is worth all other books which have ever been printed.

''Elizabeth Cady Stanton''
: The Bible and the [[Church]] have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.

''Charles H. Spurgeon''
: Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a roaring lion.

[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox/ John Knox, in Laing's Works of John Knox volume 4, p525.]
:For the wisdom of God, Christ Jesus himself, remitted
([https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.39&mod=KJV#cv John 5 and 7])
his adversaries to Moses and the Scriptures, to try by them whether his doctrine was of God or not. The Apostles Paul and Peter command men
([https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1])
to try the religion which they profess, by God's plain Scriptures, and do praise men for so doing.

''Isaac Newton''
: There are more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history.

''Isaac Asimov''
: Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived.

''Immanuel Kant''
: The existence of the Bible, as a book for the people, is the greatest benefit which the human race has ever experienced. Every attempt to belittle it is a crime against humanity.

''Goethe'''
: Let mental culture go on advancing, let the natural sciences progress in ever greater extent and depth, and the human mind widen itself as much as it desires, beyond the elevation and moral culture of [[Christianity]], as it shines forth in the [[gospels]], it will not go.

''Ralph Waldo Emerson''
: Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in your reading have been like the blast of triumph out of Shakespeare, Seneca, [[Moses]], [[apostle John|John]] and [[apostle Paul|Paul]].

''Lord Tennyson''
: Bible reading is an education in itself.

''Thomas Huxley''
: The Bible has been the Magna Carta of the poor and oppressed. The human race is not in a position to dispense with It.

''[[2 Timothy 3:16]]''
: {{Bible verse|2 Timothy|3|16|lang=WEB}}

==Links==
* [http://www.biblegateway.com Bible Gateway]
* [http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ CCEL - World Wide Study Bible]
* [http://biblestudytools.com/ BibleStudyTools.com]
* [http://www.bible.org/ Bible.org]
* [http://www.e-sword.net/ E-Sword Bible Software]
* [http://bibledatabase.com/ Bible Database]

===Bible Study Links===
* [http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ The World wide Study Bible]
* [http://biblestudytools.com/ BibleStudyTools.com]
* [http://www.bible.org/ Trust worthy Bible Study Tools]
* [http://www.e-sword.net/ Free Bible Software] "Without payment you have received; without payment you are to give." (Mat 10:8 ISV)
* [http://bibledatabase.com/ FREE Bibles and Bible Study Software Downloads]

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[[Category:Bible]]

Death of Jesus

2025-04-25T20:51:58Z

Scartho77: Added Calvin quote, "the inestimable goodness of God".

{{quote | text=When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Jesus... [[Luke 23:33]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Crucifixion of Jesus
[[Image:crucifixion.jpg|thumb|center|An image of [[Jesus]] on the [[cross]].]] |
subtopics = [[Matthew 27]], [[Mark 15]], [[Luke 23]], [[John 19]]
* [[Good Friday]], [[Cross]], [[Atonement]], [[Forgiveness]]
* [[Resurrection of Jesus]]
* [[Crucifixion]] |
opinion_pieces = [[Matthew 27 - Passionate Forgiveness (G.G.)]] |
}}

[[Jesus]] was crucified in [[Jerusalem]] around the year 30 AD. In his death, the [[Bible]] tells us, he bore all the [[sin]]s of mankind, so that we could be clean and without sin. His death is remembered on [[Good Friday]] but it is not the end of the story. Three days later he appeared to his disciples, risen from the dead and [[Christian]]s believe that he is alive today.

===Events leading up to Jesus' death===

====Human factors behind the crucifixion====

The death of Jesus did not happen spontaneously. In many ways it was premeditated. During his ministry there was an increasing push by the religious and political leaders of the Jews to have him executed.

A major reason why the Jewish authorities wanted him dead was that they believed him to be guilty of blasphemy. This claim is directly acknowledged in [[John 10:33]], [[Mark 2]] and [[Mark 14]]:61-64. To the Jewish leaders, the fact that Jesus was placing himself equal with God was a very serious thing.

Another significant human reason for Jesus' death was the Pharisee's and Sadducee's increasing jealousy of Jesus. He was increasingly popular with the common people and they were not.

Although the Jews at the time of Jesus had a great expectation of a [[Messiah]], they generally did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. There was an expectation of a military leader who would overthrow the Romans and restore a mighty earthly kingdom. Jesus, instead, offered a picture of a suffering servant as the Messiah. This was something that the people did not expect, nor want, and this may have contributed to people plotting against Jesus. An example of this clash of expectations can be seen in [[John 6]] where the people try to force Jesus to be king, but he does not accept this.

Human reasoning played a part in the rejection of Jesus. Leading Jews were worried about the loss of their political power - there is evidence that they felt that Jesus would stir up the Romans so that they would lose their place. This is noted in [[John 11]]:48-50, after the resurrection of Lazarus.

Leading Jews also hated that Jesus challenged their authority. For example, in [[Luke 19]], Jesus challenged their authority when he over-turned tables in the Temple. This anger likely contributed to the plots against Jesus.

When Jesus was brought before Roman justice, Pilate's fear of an uprising led to his judgment of execution of justice. This is seen in [[Mark 15]].

====Christian understandings of God's reasons for the crucifixion of his Son====

Christians understand that the death of Jesus was ultimately part of God's plan for the redemption of his people. In his death, Jesus fulfilled prophecy. In his death, he brought forgiveness, which can be understood from different perspectives from the [[Gospels]]
* Sacrificial - [[Matthew 26]] - "poured out for the forgiveness of sins"
* Ransom - [[Mark 14:25]] - "ransom for many"
* Substitutionary atonement - [[John 10]] - "lay down his life for his sheep"
* Draw all men to Jesus - [[John 12]]

Jesus' death also has eschatological significance, where it ushers in the [[Kingdom of God]] ([[Mark 14:25]]).

====Jesus before Pilate====

====Jesus before Herod====

====Jesus being tortured====

====Carrying the cross====

====The thieves being crucified====

====Words of Jesus on the cross====

====The curtain in the temple====

====Jesus dying====

===Evidence of the death of Jesus===

===[[Resurrection of Jesus]]===

===Prophecy in the Old Testament===

The death of Jesus is foretold in the [[Old Testament]]. As early as the book of [[Genesis]] there are hints of it. [[Abraham]] is told by God that it is through his children, all people of the world will be [[saved]]. More explicit prophecies can be found in the wisdom and prophetic books, especially in [[Psalms]] and the [[Book of Isaiah]]. [[Isaiah 53]] is a beautiful and well-known passage in which the life and death of Jesus and its meaning is foretold.

===Text===

The story is told in all the gospel accounts. It can be found in [[Matthew 27]], [[Mark 15]], [[Luke 23]] and [[John 19]]. Below is the text from Matthew 27

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==Quotes==

An extract from [[Bruce Barton|Bruce Barton's]] book [[The Man Nobody Knows]]
: On a barren hill beyond the city walls they nailed His body to the cross. Two robbers were crucified with Him. It was over. The rabble sickened quickly of its revenge and scattered; His friends were hiding; the soldiers were busy casting lots for His garments. There was nothing left of those external influences which fire men's imaginations. Surely the victory of His enemies was complete. And yet - the lasting victory was His. "The man who loses his life," Jesus said, "shall find it."

[https://archive.org/details/commentaryongosp02calvuoft/ Calvin, commentary on the Gospel of John vol2, on Jn 13:31.]
:... in the cross of Christ, as in a magnificent theater, the inestimable goodness of God is displayed before the whole world.

An extract from [[I will love you for the cross]] by [[Matt Redman]]
: Jesus Christ the sinner's friend.
: Does this kindness know no bounds?
: With your precious blood you have purchased me
: Oh the mystery of the cross
: You were punished, you were crushed
: But that punishment has become my peace
: Yes that punishment has become my peace
: And I love you for the cross
: I'm overwhelmed by the mystery
: I love you for the cost
: That [[Jesus]] you would do this for me
: When you were broken, you were beaten
: You were punished, I go free
: When you were wounded and rejected
: In your mercy I am healed

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection_of_Jesus Wikipedia - Death and Resurrection of Jesus]
* [http://www.theopedia.com/Atonement_of_Christ Theopedia - Atonement of Christ]

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The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-10T06:59:11Z

Scartho77: Added Rom 10:13

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topic_name = The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses|
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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.13&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-09T20:17:46Z

Scartho77: Gave up on nested <ref> links.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament. Similar letters were printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-09T20:09:18Z

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the <ref>[https://archive.org/details/1557-geneva-nt 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament.]</ref> Similar letters are printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-09T20:07:45Z

Scartho77: Added link to the 1557 Geneva NT.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are those in the margin of the <ref>https://archive.org/details/1557-geneva-nt 1557 edition of the Geneva New Testament.</ref> Similar letters are printed in contemporary translations of the Bible.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-08T17:28:37Z

Scartho77: Corrected the syntax of 2 verse refs.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are from the Tyndale 1551 Bible and are also printed in the 1557 edition Geneva New Testament.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

|-
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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

|-
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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

{{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]] -> [[Apostles' Creed]]

[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-08T17:24:04Z

Scartho77: Forgiveness of sins: Re-ordered the refs. Added Rom 3:23 and Rom 6:23 - cannot see how they could have been omitted.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are from the Tyndale 1551 Bible and are also printed in the 1557 edition Geneva New Testament.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

|-
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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is in English Bible order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox, L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 (L1882 1:8-10))];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-07T05:47:14Z

Scartho77: Added a reference to Laing's Works of John Knox. Rearranged the reflist in alphabetical order.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, "Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable", in "Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe", edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp169ff. Knox Bible refs, eg Isa.7.e: perhaps the letters are from the Tyndale 1551 Bible and are also printed in the 1557 edition Geneva New Testament.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is just in alphabetical order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-04-07T05:43:38Z

Scartho77: Forgiveness of Sins: added refs.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, “Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable,” in Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe, edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
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This section is just in alphabetical order.
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-10 (L1907 L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (Knox L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.43&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.38&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ecclesiastes.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Ecclesiastes 7:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.17&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:17-end (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.17&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.33.20&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 33:20,24 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.3.2&mod=KJV#cv James 3:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.29&mod=KJV#cv John 1:29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.11&mod=KJV#cv John 20:11-15 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.7.48&mod=KJV#cv Luke 7:48];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.15.18&mod=KJV#cv Luke 15:18f];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:5-7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863 p86)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.18.15&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 18:15-22 (Knox)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.26.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 26:26-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:16-17 (Knox)];
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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

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Assurance

2025-03-26T00:47:41Z

Scartho77: Added relevant sentence by John Bunyan.

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subtopics = [[Faith]] |
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Assurance is a primarily [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[doctrine]] which states that the inner witness of the [[Holy Spirit]] allows the [[Justification|justified]] disciple to know that they are saved. [[Augustine of Hippo|Augustine]] was an early theologian to write about it. ''Assurance'' is a very important doctrine in [[Lutheranism]], [[Calvinism]] and [[Methodism]].

===John Bunyan===
Pilgrim's Progress: Hopeful speaking to Christian.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Offor Offor G] (1859), "The works of John Bunyan", Vol 3, Blackie & Son, p141. For download from archive.org . There is also a version with seventeenth century spelling, that is, Bunyan J (1847), "Pilgrim's Progress", Edr Offor G, Hanserd Knollys Society.</ref>

:"... all the law is not in the hand of Giant Despair. Others, so far as I can understand, have been taken by him, as well as we; and yet have escaped out of his hand."

===John Knox===
Letter to Thomas Upcher.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnknox04knox Laing D (1895), "The works of John Knox", vol 4, pp241-244.]</ref> Also relevant to the topic of depression.

:"The Lord shall wipe all tears from the eyes of his Saints.

:DEARLY BELOVED BROTHER in our Saviour Jesus Christ, by your short writing I perceive somewhat of that battle which, during the short time ye were with us, I judged you to fight.

:... if I can not ease any part of your grief—that is only the office of Christ Jesus by his Spirit—yet I praise my God I can lament and mourn with my brother tormented. Nothing I know to be more dolorous to the heart of the faithful, than to lack the sensible feeling of God's mercy and goodness ... and yet as nothing more commonly cometh to God's children, so is there no exercise more profitable for his soldiers than is the same.

:... [David, Job and Paul, sometimes,]<ref>"[David, Job and Paul sometimes]" represents the following text of John Knox, to which Bible refs have been added. "In how many places does David complain that God has forgotten him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.13.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 13:1]; the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.42.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 42:9,]
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.9&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:9]],
that he sees him not with the eye of mercy, that he sleeps
and takes no respect to his dolour and pain, yes, that he
has forsaken and utterly cast him off [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.60.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 60:1],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.6.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 6:3,4],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.38&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 38];
the Psalmist
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.14&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:14],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.90.13&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 90:13]].
Job complains that God is become his enemy, that he sets his body
and soul as a target and mark, whereat he shoots his arrows, tormenting
the body by plagues corporal, and frightening the soul by the terrors of his judgements [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.16.12&mod=KJV#cv Job 16:12-13],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.6.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 6:4]].
And Paul, beside the burden of his sin [perhaps
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:24]],
and beside the angel of Satan which was given to buffet him [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.12.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 12:7]],
plainly confesses that he had battle without and fear and terrors within [[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.7.5&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 7:5], perhaps [https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:8],
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:3]]...."</ref> were destitute of the sensible feeling of God's mercy, as I am assured that every member of Christ's body is at a time or other."

=== Wesley & Methodism ===

[[John Wesley]] believed that all Christians have a faith which implies an ''assurance'' of God's forgiving love, and that one would feel that ''assurance'', or the "witness of the Spirit". This understanding is grounded in Paul's affirmation, "...ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. The same Spirit beareth witness with our spirits, that we are the children of God..." (Romans 8:15-16, ''Wesley's translation''). This experience was mirrored for Wesley in his Aldersgate experience where he "knew" he was loved by God and that his sins were forgiven.

:"I felt my heart ''strangely warmed''. I felt I ''did'' trust in Christ, Christ ''alone'' for salvation, and an ''assurance'' was given me that He had taken my sin, ''even mine''." - ''from Wesley's Journal''

Early in his ministry Wesley had to defend his understanding of ''assurance''. In 1738 Rev. Arthur Bedford had published a sermon in which he misquoted Wesley's teachings. Bedford had understood Wesley as saying that a Christian could be assured of persevering in a state of salvation, the Calvinist view.

In a letter dated September 28, 1738 Wesley wrote, "The ''assurance'' of which I alone speak I should not choose to call an ''assurance'' of salvation, but rather (with the Scriptures), the ''assurance'' of faith. . . . [This] is not the essence of faith, but a distinct gift of the Holy Ghost, whereby God shines upon his own work, and shows us that we are justified through faith in Christ...The 'full assurance of faith' (Heb 10.22) is 'neither more nor less than hope; or a conviction, wrought in us by the Holy Ghost, that we have a measure of the true faith in Christ..'"<ref>The discussion of Wesley's understanding of ''assurance'' is a revision of information presented on the website "Days of Wesley", copyright 2004, Days of Wesley, Conrad Archer, [http://www.gbgm-umc.org/sonorafirst/handa.html#assurance Entry on Assurance].</ref>

===[[Westminster Confession, Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism.|The Westminster Confession and the Larger Catechism]]===
The Larger Catechism<ref>Westminster Assembly (1658), "The Humble Advice of the Assembly of Divines", viewed 13 December 2021 at archive.org, https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west.</ref> (p164ff) gives an abbreviated version of the section of the Westminster Confession (ch 18, p62ff) about Christian Assurance.

(The Discussion page has a note regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible verses.)
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! colspan="5" | Q[uestion]. Can true believers be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and that they shall persevere therein unto salvation?
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A[nswer]. Such as truly believe in Christ, and endeavour to walk in all good conscience before him,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.2.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 2:3];
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may, without extraordinary revelation, by faith grounded upon the truth of God’s promises, and by the Spirit enabling them to discern in themselves those graces to which the promises of life are made,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:14,18,19,21,24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:13,16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.6.11&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 6:11,12];
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and bearing witness with their spirits that they are the children of God,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:16];
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be infallibly assured that they are in the estate of grace, and shall persevere therein unto salvation.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:13];
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! colspan="5" | Q. Are all true believers at all times assured of their present being in the estate of grace, and that they shall be saved?
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A. Assurance of grace and salvation not being of the essence of faith,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.13&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:13];
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true believers may wait long before they obtain it;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.50.10&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 50:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.88.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 88:1-18];
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and after the enjoyment thereof, may have it weakened and intermitted, through manifold distempers, sins, temptations, and desertions,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.77.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 77:1-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Song.5.6&mod=KJV#cv Song of Solomon 5:2,3,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.51.8&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 51:8,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.31.22&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 31:22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 22:1];
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yet are they never left without such a presence and support of the Spirit of God as keeps them from sinking into utter despair.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.3.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 3:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.13.15&mod=KJV#cv Job 13:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.73.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 73:15,23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.54.7&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 54:7-10];
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===References and Notes===

{{reflist}}

====Resources====
* ''Blessed Assurance: A Defense of the Doctrine of Eternal Security'' by Steven Waterhouse (ISBN 097024181X)
* ''Calvin and Scottish Theology: The Doctrine of Assurance'' by M. Charles Bell (ISBN 0905312473)
* ''The Absurdity of Eternal Security Doctrine'' by Fidelis Nwaka (ISBN 1413404529)
* ''Bad Fruit: The Result of Once Saved Always Saved'' by Timothy Williams (ISBN 1579215564)
* ''The Believer's Conditional Security: Eternal Security Refuted'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907689)
* ''The Myth of Eternal Security'' by Daniel Corner (ISBN 0963907662)
* ''Once Saved, Always?: The False Doctrine Of Eternal Security'' by Benny Prince (ISBN 1418498556)

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/21-25/23-12.htm Questions of Clarification for Wesley's Doctrine of Assurance] by Michael E. Lodahl
* [http://wesley.nnu.edu/wesleyan_theology/theojrnl/26-30/28-3.htm The Relationship of Assurance to Justification and Regeneration in the Thought of John Wesley] by Scott Kisker
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-010.stm Sermon #10: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 1"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-011.stm Sermon #11: "The Witness of the Spirit, Part 2"] by [[John Wesley]]
* [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/sermons/serm-012.stm Sermon #12: "The Witness of Our Own Spirit"] by [[John Wesley]]

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The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-03-10T15:24:39Z

Scartho77: Restored a Bible verse ref which I removed about a year go.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, “Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable,” in Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe, edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23-28 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-9 (L1907 L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.32&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:32-33 (L1907 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.4.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 4:5 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.18&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:18-25 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.10.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 10:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.38&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:38-39 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.5.1&mod=KJV#cv Romans 5:1 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Romans 4:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.5.20&mod=KJV#cv Romans 5:20 (L1882)];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.11.6&mod=KJV#cv Romans 11:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:23 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];

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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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[[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
[[Category:Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]

The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses

2025-02-22T01:02:17Z

Scartho77: Removed Hosea 1:6, which I uploaded a year or so ago. Shifted the verse of Jer 23:7 to Jer 23:5.

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Text of the Apostles' Creed from page 10 of the 1900 [https://archive.org/details/bookofcommonpray00lond Book of Common Prayer] from [http://www.archive.org www.archive.org].

Scripture references are from the KJV. Many are from items which can be downloaded free.
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/shortexpositiono00luth (L1905) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states (1905), "A Short Exposition of Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism", Concordia, page (p) 70 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate00luth_0 (L1863) Evangelical Lutheran synod of Pennsylvania and the adjacent states (1863), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", p55ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherss00luth (L1872) Dietrich JC (1872), "Dr Martin Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Schulze and Gassmann, p79ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/lutherssmallcate01luth (L1882) The Lutheran Bookstore (1882), "Luther's Small Catechism explained in Questions and Answers", Philadelphia: The Lutheran Bookstore, p12ff.]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/anexplanationlu00stumgoog (L1907) Stump J (1907), "An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism", United Lutheran Publication House, page (p) 77 and following pages (ff).]</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/humbleadviceofas200west Westminster Assembly (1658) the Westminster Confession and Larger Catechism].</ref>
<ref>[https://archive.org/details/worksofjohnbunya02buny Bunyan J "Some Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p129) and "A vindication of Gospel truths opened according to the Scriptures" (p177), in Offor G "Works of John Bunyan", vol2.]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html www.baptistboard.com/archive/index.php/t-28938.html]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm www.godonthe.net/evidence/apostle.htm]</ref>
<ref>Gary R. Habermas, “Why I Believe the New Testament is Historically Reliable,” in Why I am a Christian: Leading Thinkers Explain Why they Believe, edited by Norman L. Geisler and Paul K. Hoffman (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001), Chapter 9. May be available on the web for free download.</ref>

For each clause of the Creed, an attempt has been made to order the Bible references with the most relevant first.

(There is a note at the Discussion page regarding the use here of crosswire.org Bible refs.)

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I believe in God the Father Almighty,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=James.1.13&mod=KJV#cv James 1:13,17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.6.18&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 6:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.14.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 14:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.19.6&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 19:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.6&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.44.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 44:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.8.16&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 8:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Exodus.34.6&mod=KJV#cv Exodus 34:6-7];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.81.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 81:10-11];

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Maker of heaven and earth:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.24&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.11.3&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 11:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.14.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 14:15];
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And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.28&mod=KJV#cv John 20:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.18&mod=KJV#cv John 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.18&mod=KJV#cv John 5:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.16&mod=KJV#cv John 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.20&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.9.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 9:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.6&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:6-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.9&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.9&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.16.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 16:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Proverbs.30.4&mod=KJV#cv Proverbs 30:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.26&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.12.40&mod=KJV#cv John 12:40-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.19&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.8.58&mod=KJV#cv John 8:58];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.30&mod=KJV#cv John 10:30-38];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.10.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 10:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.8.6&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 8:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.2.11&mod=KJV#cv Luke 2:11-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.2&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.3.17&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 3:17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.4.14&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 4:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 3:16 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.15&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:15-17 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv John 1:3 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.11&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.23.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 23:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.1.16&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 1:16-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jeremiah.23.5&mod=KJV#cv Jeremiah 23:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:37 kjv];
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Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:18,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.35&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:35];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.4.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 4:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.1.15&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 1:15];

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Born of the Virgin Mary,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.1.27&mod=KJV#cv Luke 1:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.1.22&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 1:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.2.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 2:4-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.9.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 9:6];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.7.14&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 7:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 2:8-11];

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Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.3.1&mod=KJV#cv Luke 3:1,2 location in history];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.15.15&mod=KJV#cv Mark 15:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:13-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.4&mod=KJV#cv John 19:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.6.13&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 6:13];
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Was crucified, dead, and buried:
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:3-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.53.4&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 53:4-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.15&mod=KJV#cv John 10:15-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.2.14&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 2:14,15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.2.24&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 2:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.5.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 5:9-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.3.13&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 3:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Timothy.2.5&mod=KJV#cv 1 Timothy 2:5,6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.13&mod=KJV#cv John 15:13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:12-15,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.10&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:10-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.18&mod=KJV#cv John 10:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.17&mod=KJV#cv John 19:17-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.19.38&mod=KJV#cv John 19:38-42];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.52&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:52-53];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.25&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.28&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.11.23&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.2.12&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 2:12-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.1.4&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 1:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.23.32&mod=KJV#cv Luke 23:32-34,44-46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.35&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.27.57&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 27:57-60];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:18-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.13.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 13:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.22.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 22:1-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.9.26&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 9:26 kjv];
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He descended into hell;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.12.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 12:40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.27&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:27-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.18&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:18-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.6.9&mod=KJV#cv Romans 6:9];

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The third day he rose again from the dead;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.4&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:4-8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:21-32 Peter];
[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.1&mod=KJV#cv John 20:1,14,26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.10&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:10-12 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.40&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:40-41 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.23&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:23,30-37 Paul];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31 Paul Athens];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.4&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.38&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:38-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.9&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.21&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:21,22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.2&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:2,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 11:4-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.15&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.29&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:29-30 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.34&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.15&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:15 Peter];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.2&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:2-4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:12-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.2.19&mod=KJV#cv John 2:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.44&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:44-47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.2.8&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 2:8];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.6&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.16.10&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 16:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.5&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.18&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:18];
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He ascended into heaven,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.9&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:9-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.51&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.20.17&mod=KJV#cv John 20:17 earlier];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Acts 3:21];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:30-31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:24-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.1.3&mod=KJV#cv Romans 1:3-4];

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And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Nehemiah.8.4&mod=KJV#cv Nehemiah 8:4 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.62&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:62];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.34&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:34,35];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.55&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:55];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:20-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.34&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:34];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.3.22&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 3:22];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.10.12&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 10:12-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.24&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:24];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.16.19&mod=KJV#cv Mark 16:19 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 1:1-6];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Kings.2.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Kings 2:19 the meaning of "on the right hand"];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.110.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 110:1];

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From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.31&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:31-34,41,46];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.42&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:42-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.27&mod=KJV#cv John 5:27-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1,3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Thessalonians.1.6&mod=KJV#cv 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.11&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.17.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 17:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.4.1&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 4:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.10&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.40&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:40-43];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.19.28&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 19:28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.27&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:27,36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Romans 2:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.10&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.24.50&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 24:50-51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-15, 21:1];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Peter.3.7&mod=KJV#cv 2 Peter 3:7-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Jude.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Jude 1:14-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 1:7];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.6.15&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 6:15-17];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.24.25&mod=KJV#cv Acts 24:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Daniel.12.2&mod=KJV#cv Daniel 12:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Joel.3.11&mod=KJV#cv Joel 3:11-12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.25.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 25:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.4.12&mod=KJV#cv Acts 4:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.20&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.22.7&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 22:7,12,20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Zechariah.14.4&mod=KJV#cv Zechariah 14:4];

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I believe in the Holy Ghost;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.16.13&mod=KJV#cv John 16:13-15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:7 kjv];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.26&mod=KJV#cv John 14:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.139.7&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 139:7-10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.2.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 2:10-14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.3.16&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 3:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.1.8&mod=KJV#cv Acts 1:8-9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.15.26&mod=KJV#cv John 15:26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.13.14&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 13:14];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.30&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:30-32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.19&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.32&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:32];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.7.51&mod=KJV#cv Acts 7:51];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.2&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.6.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 6:11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.16&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:16-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.5.3&mod=KJV#cv Acts 5:3,4];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.44&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.5.22&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 5:22-25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:10-11];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.1.1&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 1:1,2];
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The holy Catholick Church; 
[A similar phrase is used by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, etc., as well as by Anglicans, in the Nicene Creed. The word "katholikos" means "general".]
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.16&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:16-19];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.1.1&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 1:1-2];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:11,12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.12.12&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 12:12];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.20.30&mod=KJV#cv Acts 20:30];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.5.25&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 5:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.13.47&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 13:47];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.10.36&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 10:36];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.8.36&mod=KJV#cv Acts 8:36-38 kjv];
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The Communion of Saints;
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.21&mod=KJV#cv John 17:21-24];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.28.19&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 28:19-20];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.12.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 12:5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.18&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:18-22];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.4.16&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 4:16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Galatians.6.2&mod=KJV#cv Galatians 6:2,10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.10&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.7.9&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 7:9];

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The Forgiveness of sins;
|
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.3.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 3:23-28 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.1.7&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 1:7 (L1882 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.1.7&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 1:7-9 (L1907 L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.5.21&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.18.13&mod=KJV#cv Luke 18:9-14 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.32&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:32-33 (L1907 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.4.5&mod=KJV#cv Romans 4:5 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.7.18&mod=KJV#cv Romans 7:18-25 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ephesians.2.8&mod=KJV#cv Ephesians 2:8-9 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.16.26&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 16:26 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.7.20&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 7:20 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.9.2&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 9:1-8 (L1905s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.38&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:38-39 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.2.7&mod=KJV#cv Mark 2:7 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.130.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 130:3,4 (L1905 L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.5.1&mod=KJV#cv Romans 5:1 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Colossians.1.14&mod=KJV#cv Colossians 1:14 (L1882)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Genesis.15.6&mod=KJV#cv Genesis 15:6 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.11.4&mod=KJV#cv Luke 11:3-4 (L1907)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.32.1&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 32:1,2 (L1872 L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.4.11&mod=KJV#cv Romans 4:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.5.20&mod=KJV#cv Romans 5:20 (L1882)];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Corinthians.1.20&mod=KJV#cv 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.12&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:12 (L1872 L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.64.6&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 64:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.12.41&mod=KJV#cv Mark 12:41-44 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Mark.14.3&mod=KJV#cv Mark 14:3-9 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=2Timothy.1.9&mod=KJV#cv 2 Timothy 1:9 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Ezekiel.33.11&mod=KJV#cv Ezekiel 33:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Matthew.6.1&mod=KJV#cv Matthew 6:1-2 (L1863s)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.103.3&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 103:2,3 (L1905)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalms.143.2&mod=KJV#cv Psalms 143:2 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.11.6&mod=KJV#cv Romans 11:6 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.14.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 14:23 (L1863)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Isaiah.55.11&mod=KJV#cv Isaiah 55:11 (L1872)];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.25.4&mod=KJV#cv Job 25:4-6 (L1872)];

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The Resurrection of the body,
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.24.39&mod=KJV#cv Luke 24:39-40];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.10.41&mod=KJV#cv Acts 10:41];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Philippians.3.21&mod=KJV#cv Philippians 3:20-21];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.2.31&mod=KJV#cv Acts 2:31];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.5.28&mod=KJV#cv John 5:28-29];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Romans.8.23&mod=KJV#cv Romans 8:23];

[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.44&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:42-44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Acts.13.37&mod=KJV#cv Acts 13:37];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.1.10&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 1:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.20.11&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 20:11-14];

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And the Life everlasting.
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[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Peter.1.3&mod=KJV#cv 1 Peter 1:3-5];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.11.23&mod=KJV#cv John 11:23-26];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Thessalonians.4.14&mod=KJV#cv 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1Corinthians.15.50&mod=KJV#cv 1 Corinthians 15:50-54];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.6.37&mod=KJV#cv John 6:37-40,44];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Luke.16.22&mod=KJV#cv Luke 16:22-23];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.3.14&mod=KJV#cv John 3:14-16];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.14.1&mod=KJV#cv John 14:1-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=1John.5.11&mod=KJV#cv 1 John 5:11-13];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Job.19.25&mod=KJV#cv Job 19:25-27];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Psalm.49.15&mod=KJV#cv Psalm 49:15];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.9.27&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 9:27-28];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.10.10&mod=KJV#cv John 10:10];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Hebrews.7.25&mod=KJV#cv Hebrews 7:25];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=John.17.2&mod=KJV#cv John 17:2-3];
[https://crosswire.org/study/passagestudy.jsp?key=Revelation.2.10&mod=KJV#cv Revelation 2:10-11];
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==Quotes==

==References==

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==Links==

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Bible words and their meaning—Strong's Numbers

2025-02-06T23:00:56Z

Scartho77: Added text of a warning from the Bishop app for people living in persecuted countries.

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==Introduction==
Strong's Numbers enable people who do not know Greek or Hebrew to understand the meaning of words in the Bible.

The American Professor James Strong, born 1822 and died 1894, allocated a unique number to each word stem in the Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Old Testament. For example, if Strong's system had been applied to English, then "go" and "went" would have the same Strong's Number, because they are parts of the same verb - but "came" would have a separate number. Just to confirm, Strong's Numbers apply to Greek and Hebrew, not to English.

To find the meaning of a Bible word, there are two stages:-

(1) Look up the verse in a version of the English Bible which has every word labelled with the Strong's Number of its original Greek or Hebrew word. That gives the relevant Strong's Number.

(2) Look up that Strong's Number. There will be a definition of the Greek or Hebrew word. Also, there will be a list of all Bible verses which include that Strong's Number - and a table of usual English translations, with the number of times each occurs.

It may be easiest to work on the world wide Web. For offline use, the Xiphos program can be used. The printed book, Strong's Concordance, is on sale.

Xiphos has the following statement, "Warning: If you live in a persecuted country and do not wish to risk detection you should NOT use the remote installation feature!" That may also apply to any use of the web.<ref>Likewise, as at 04 Feb 2025, the Bishop app contains the warning:-

"Although Install Manager provides a convenient way for installing and upgrading SWORD components, it also uses a systematic method for accessing sites which gives packet sniffers a target to lock into for singling out users.

IF YOU LIVE IN A PERSECUTED COUNTRY AND DO NOT WISH TO RISK DETECTION, YOU SHOULD *NOT* USE INSTALL MANAGER'S REMOTE SOURCE FEATURES."</ref>

==How to use Strong's Numbers—an example==
Luke 24:4 states, "two men stood by them". The obvious reading of the English is that the two were standing, that is, that the ordinary Greek verb "to stand" is used. That can be checked using Strong's Numbers, with a surprising result. Incidentally, the four accounts of the discovery of the Saviour's resurrection are discussed at the wikiChristian page "[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]]".

Step (1): Googling "Lk 24:4 Strong" gives a page of the BibleHub website, and hovering on the phrase "stood by" gives the number 2186.

Step (2):-

Googling "Strong's Greek 2186 Biblestudytools" gives the information that, in the King James Version, 2186 is translated "to stand" 6 times but "to come", instead, 10 times (excluding miscellaneous items). Likewise, in the New American Standard version, "to stand" is used only 6 times out of 21.

The information might be shown as a list or as a table.
{| border="1"
! colspan="2" | List/Table A
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! colspan="2" | 2186—KJV Word Usage
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!
Translation
!
Count
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come upon
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6
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come
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4
|-
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stand
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3
|-
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stand by
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3
|-
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miscellaneous
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5
|-
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Total
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21
|}

Googling "Strong 2186 Greek" gives a page of the BibleHub website, which shows that 2186 is a composite verb "epHistemi", that is, "to uponStand". Compare the English verb "to underStand", which, in modern usage, does not relate to standing.

Googling "Strong 2186 Greek" also gives a page of the BibleTools website, which shows that 2186 is used only 21 times, almost always in Luke or Acts, and its first instance is Luke 2:9, "the angel of the Lord came upon them". The last instance in the Gospel of Luke is the current verse. That might indicate that Luke is using the verb 2186, at both the beginning and end of the gospel, of angels.

{| border="1"
! colspan="2" | List/Table B
|-
! The word 2186 is used 21 times
|-
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Luke 2:9: "lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord" 
Luke 2:38: "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord," 
Luke 4:39: "And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and" 
Luke 10:40: "much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care" 
Luke 20:1: "and the scribes came upon him with the elders," 
Luke 21:34: "and so that day come upon you unawares." 
Luke 24:4: "behold, two men stood by them in shining" 
Acts 4:1: "and the Sadducees, came upon them," 
Acts 6:12: "the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought" 
Acts 10:17: "Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate," 
Acts 11:11: "immediately there were three men already come unto the house where" 
Acts 12:7: "behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in" 
Acts 17:5: "gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house" 
Acts 22:13: "unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul," 
Acts 22:20: "I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death," 
Acts 23:11: "following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul:" 
Acts 23:27: "have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him," 
Acts 28:2: "every one, because of the present rain, and because of the" 
1 Thessalonians 5:3: "then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child;" 
2 Timothy 4:2: "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke," 
2 Timothy 4:6: "the time of my departure is at hand."
|}

So it now looks as though the verb 2186 cannot be the ordinary verb "to stand" and that it does not usually mean "to stand".

==Offline use of Strong's Numbers—Xiphos==
Xiphos is a free-distribution computer Bible system for Windows, UNIX and Linux. It supports Strong's Numbers. It can be downloaded onto a computer for later use when the internet is unavailable. Downloads are from
https://xiphos.org/

After installing Xiphos:-
At the Module Manager, download the Bible versions required, including KJV and KJVA. Also download appropriate dictionaries: anything re: Strong, and the Morphological items. (And, among commentaries, Scripture Quoting Scripture and Treasury of Scripture Knowledge are useful.) Then go to the Maintenance menu option (you may need to click on the "fullSize" symbol (the square) near the top right hand corner of the module manager) and index all the downloaded items.
At the main Xiphos window, open KJVA at a New Testament book, put the cursor in the main (Bible text) pane and right-click, then select, for ModuleOptions, everything. That is, to add Strong's numbers and/or morphology to the module, rightclick | ModuleOptions and click on the options wanted.

To search for Strong's numbers (to see all occurrences of a number in the Bible), go to advanced search, make sure ordinary tab has "lucene" selected, go to "attribute" tab, select "Strong" (and select all the right-hand-side tickboxes) and search for "lemma:G1234" (greek) or "lemma:H1234" (Hebrew). (Sometimes needs any initial zero, sometimes needs its absence.)

More information at https://xiphos.org/manual/originallanguage.html .

==Printed books—Strong's Concordance, etc.==
[[Image:Strong_1899_p425.jpg|thumb|A page of Strong's 1899 Concordance, which also contains a list of definitions of each of the Strong's Numbers.]]
The printed book is available from booksellers. It is arranged as a Concordance, that is, an alphabetical list of the words in the English Bible. For each English word, each occurrence is listed in order of its Bible reference and is labelled with the Strong's Number of the original Greek or Hebrew word. At the end of the book is the list of Strong's definitions of the Greek and Hebrew Strong's Number word-stems.

Strong's definitions of the Greek/Hebrew numbers seem wordy and of much less use than the tables shown above. Having said that, a modern version, namely Kohlenberger JR (2002) "The Strongest Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible", Zondervan, supplements short verbal definitions with lists of counts of translations as in list/table A.

Wigram GV (1844) "The Englishman's Greek Concordance of the New Testament", Longmans, provides list/table B, in English, but is not indexed according to Strong's Numbers and therefore lacks usefulness. Some modern editions of Wigram, however, may perhaps be indexed according to Strong's Numbers.

==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

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[[Category:Christian reference works]]

Bible words and their meaning—Strong's Numbers

2025-02-05T18:32:43Z

Scartho77: Removed mention, uploaded some time ago by me, of mobile phones.

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topic_name = Bible words and their meaning—Strong's Numbers|
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}|
}}

==Introduction==
Strong's Numbers enable people who do not know Greek or Hebrew to understand the meaning of words in the Bible.

The American Professor James Strong, born 1822 and died 1894, allocated a unique number to each word stem in the Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Old Testament. For example, if Strong's system had been applied to English, then "go" and "went" would have the same Strong's Number, because they are parts of the same verb - but "came" would have a separate number. Just to confirm, Strong's Numbers apply to Greek and Hebrew, not to English.

To find the meaning of a Bible word, there are two stages:-

(1) Look up the verse in a version of the English Bible which has every word labelled with the Strong's Number of its original Greek or Hebrew word. That gives the relevant Strong's Number.

(2) Look up that Strong's Number. There will be a definition of the Greek or Hebrew word. Also, there will be a list of all Bible verses which include that Strong's Number - and a table of usual English translations, with the number of times each occurs.

It may be easiest to work on the world wide Web. For offline use, the Xiphos program can be used. The printed book, Strong's Concordance, is on sale.

Xiphos has the following statement, "Warning: If you live in a persecuted country and do not wish to risk detection you should NOT use the remote installation feature!" That may also apply to any use of the web.

==How to use Strong's Numbers—an example==
Luke 24:4 states, "two men stood by them". The obvious reading of the English is that the two were standing, that is, that the ordinary Greek verb "to stand" is used. That can be checked using Strong's Numbers, with a surprising result. Incidentally, the four accounts of the discovery of the Saviour's resurrection are discussed at the wikiChristian page "[[Resurrection of Jesus—Wenham's harmony of the four accounts of the first Easter Sunday]]".

Step (1): Googling "Lk 24:4 Strong" gives a page of the BibleHub website, and hovering on the phrase "stood by" gives the number 2186.

Step (2):-

Googling "Strong's Greek 2186 Biblestudytools" gives the information that, in the King James Version, 2186 is translated "to stand" 6 times but "to come", instead, 10 times (excluding miscellaneous items). Likewise, in the New American Standard version, "to stand" is used only 6 times out of 21.

The information might be shown as a list or as a table.
{| border="1"
! colspan="2" | List/Table A
|-
! colspan="2" | 2186—KJV Word Usage
|-
!
Translation
!
Count
|-
|
come upon
|
6
|-
|
come
|
4
|-
|
stand
|
3
|-
|
stand by
|
3
|-
|
miscellaneous
|
5
|-
|
Total
|
21
|}

Googling "Strong 2186 Greek" gives a page of the BibleHub website, which shows that 2186 is a composite verb "epHistemi", that is, "to uponStand". Compare the English verb "to underStand", which, in modern usage, does not relate to standing.

Googling "Strong 2186 Greek" also gives a page of the BibleTools website, which shows that 2186 is used only 21 times, almost always in Luke or Acts, and its first instance is Luke 2:9, "the angel of the Lord came upon them". The last instance in the Gospel of Luke is the current verse. That might indicate that Luke is using the verb 2186, at both the beginning and end of the gospel, of angels.

{| border="1"
! colspan="2" | List/Table B
|-
! The word 2186 is used 21 times
|-
|
Luke 2:9: "lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord" 
Luke 2:38: "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord," 
Luke 4:39: "And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and" 
Luke 10:40: "much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care" 
Luke 20:1: "and the scribes came upon him with the elders," 
Luke 21:34: "and so that day come upon you unawares." 
Luke 24:4: "behold, two men stood by them in shining" 
Acts 4:1: "and the Sadducees, came upon them," 
Acts 6:12: "the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought" 
Acts 10:17: "Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate," 
Acts 11:11: "immediately there were three men already come unto the house where" 
Acts 12:7: "behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in" 
Acts 17:5: "gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house" 
Acts 22:13: "unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul," 
Acts 22:20: "I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death," 
Acts 23:11: "following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul:" 
Acts 23:27: "have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him," 
Acts 28:2: "every one, because of the present rain, and because of the" 
1 Thessalonians 5:3: "then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child;" 
2 Timothy 4:2: "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke," 
2 Timothy 4:6: "the time of my departure is at hand."
|}

So it now looks as though the verb 2186 cannot be the ordinary verb "to stand" and that it does not usually mean "to stand".

==Offline use of Strong's Numbers—Xiphos==
Xiphos is a free-distribution computer Bible system for Windows, UNIX and Linux. It supports Strong's Numbers. It can be downloaded onto a computer for later use when the internet is unavailable. Downloads are from
https://xiphos.org/

After installing Xiphos:-
At the Module Manager, download the Bible versions required, including KJV and KJVA. Also download appropriate dictionaries: anything re: Strong, and the Morphological items. (And, among commentaries, Scripture Quoting Scripture and Treasury of Scripture Knowledge are useful.) Then go to the Maintenance menu option (you may need to click on the "fullSize" symbol (the square) near the top right hand corner of the module manager) and index all the downloaded items.
At the main Xiphos window, open KJVA at a New Testament book, put the cursor in the main (Bible text) pane and right-click, then select, for ModuleOptions, everything. That is, to add Strong's numbers and/or morphology to the module, rightclick | ModuleOptions and click on the options wanted.

To search for Strong's numbers (to see all occurrences of a number in the Bible), go to advanced search, make sure ordinary tab has "lucene" selected, go to "attribute" tab, select "Strong" (and select all the right-hand-side tickboxes) and search for "lemma:G1234" (greek) or "lemma:H1234" (Hebrew). (Sometimes needs any initial zero, sometimes needs its absence.)

More information at https://xiphos.org/manual/originallanguage.html .

==Printed books—Strong's Concordance, etc.==
[[Image:Strong_1899_p425.jpg|thumb|A page of Strong's 1899 Concordance, which also contains a list of definitions of each of the Strong's Numbers.]]
The printed book is available from booksellers. It is arranged as a Concordance, that is, an alphabetical list of the words in the English Bible. For each English word, each occurrence is listed in order of its Bible reference and is labelled with the Strong's Number of the original Greek or Hebrew word. At the end of the book is the list of Strong's definitions of the Greek and Hebrew Strong's Number word-stems.

Strong's definitions of the Greek/Hebrew numbers seem wordy and of much less use than the tables shown above. Having said that, a modern version, namely Kohlenberger JR (2002) "The Strongest Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible", Zondervan, supplements short verbal definitions with lists of counts of translations as in list/table A.

Wigram GV (1844) "The Englishman's Greek Concordance of the New Testament", Longmans, provides list/table B, in English, but is not indexed according to Strong's Numbers and therefore lacks usefulness. Some modern editions of Wigram, however, may perhaps be indexed according to Strong's Numbers.

==Quotes==

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==

{{Returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[Bible Dictionaries Index]]

[[Category:Christian reference works]]

Creation science, intelligent design and evolution

2025-02-04T18:32:27Z

Scartho77: Added link to a Reuters article about the Russian Orthodox Church wanting to end a Darwinistic monopoly in Russian schools. Also replaced some words "creationism" previously uploaded by me by "creation".

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
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topic_name = Creation Science, Intelligent Design and Evolution |
subtopics = [[Creation Science]] - [[Young Earth Creationism]], [[Old Earth Creationism]], [[Intelligent Design]]
* [[Creationism among British scientists]]
* [[Evolution]] - [[Theistic Evolution]], [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]], [[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]]
* [[Natural theology]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Creation science and evolution (G.G.)]]
* [[Bible Study: Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis (G.G.)]]
* Sermon: [[Genesis 1 - Purpose (G.G.)]]
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Christians may disagree to the exact way in which God created the universe, but regardless of views, Christians all recognize one God, who created everything. Some Christians believe in the literal 6-day creation account of Genesis and mark the universe as 6,000 years old. Others believe the account, but say the time-frames are not known. And some believe that the stories of Genesis should not be taken literally, but instead are symbols or representations of why the world is the way it is.

===[[Creation Science]]===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align: center;"
|"There is no evidence, scientific or otherwise, to support the theory of evolution." Sir Cecil Wakeley KBE CB DSc MCh.<ref>Foreword by Sir Cecil Wakeley to the 1967 book by retired professor H Enoch, "Evolution or Creation", Evangelical Press.</ref> President 1949-1954 of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Editor 1947-1969 Ann R Coll Surg Engl.
|-
|"Should Christians embrace evolution? Our answer is an unequivocal 'no'!" Hills P and Nevin NC (2009), "Conclusions: Should Christians embrace evolution?".<ref>Nevin, Norman C (Edr) (2009), "Should Christians embrace evolution?", IVP, p220.</ref> [https://history.rcp.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/norman-cummings-nevin Norman C Nevin OBE] was Emeritus Professor of Medical Genetics at Queen's University, Belfast, and Head of the Northern Regional Genetics Service.
|}

Creation science is the theory that attempts to offer scientific evidence compatible with creation literally according to Genesis. This includes both the belief that the earth is only about 6,000 years old ([[Young Earth Creationism]]) and billions of years old ([[Old Earth Creationism]]). Although there are some out-spoken Christians with science-backgrounds who subscribe to these views, the vast majority of the world's scientists do not.

The letter from eight professors and three readers provides a useful introduction, at web page [[Creationism among British scientists]]. There is a literature review<ref>McIntosh A (2001), "Genesis for today", Day One Publications. Also later editions.</ref> by [https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/9069/professor-andy-mcintosh Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS of the University of Leeds].

===[[Intelligent Design]]===

Intelligent design is the assertion that certain features of the universe and of living things exhibit the characteristics of a product resulting from an intelligent agent (God), as opposed to an unguided process.

===[[Evolution]]===

Evolution is the theory by which living creatures acquire and pass on randomly-acquired new traits from generation to generation, affecting the overall make-up of the population and even leading to the emergence of new species.

====[[Theistic Evolution]]====

In recent decades the theory of evolution, in particular, the teaching that humans can trace their origins back through earlier pre-human primates through evolution, has caused great debate among Christian circles. Many Christians have seen this as incompatible with Scripture, whereas others have conceded that, given the general scientific consensus, it is possible that our understanding of how best to interpret Genesis needs re-evaluation. Christian theology that considers the early chapters of Genesis symbolic and suspect that God brought about humanity through the process of evolution is sometimes referred to as "theistic evolution".

====[[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]] versus [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]]====

Interestingly, more recent scientific developments in understanding through genetic analysis have led to the theory that all humans living today can trace their ancestry back to a single woman (the Mitochondrial Eve theory) and a single man (the Y Chromosome Adam theory) who came from Africa (the Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis). Although this doesn't line up with the Genesis account on a number of levels, it is closer to the Genesis than the previous scientific Multi-Region Hypothesis of humans independently evolving in different continents.

===Opinion Polls===

<center>13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13–14.</center>

====Gallup polls 1982 to 2024 in USA<ref>https://news.gallup.com/poll/647594/majority-credits-god-humankind-not-creationism.aspx downloaded 2024-12-23.</ref>====
"Which of the following statements comes closest to your views on the origin and development of human beings?
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God guided this process.
*Human beings have developed over millions of years from less advanced forms of life, but God had no part in this process.
*God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years or so."

Comment:-
*In 2024 Gallup recorded 34% accepting Theistic Evolution, 24% accepting Evolution Without God and 37% accepting Young-Earth Creation.
*Gallup did not ask about old-earth creation, so old-earth creationists may have voted for Theistic Evolution or Young-Earth Creation.
*The proportion accepting Evolution Without God has risen rapidly, from 9% in 1982 to 24% in 2024.

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! !!Theistic Evolution!!Evolution Without God!!Young-Earth Creation!!Other / No opinion
|-
|2024||34%||24%||37%||5%

|-
|2007||38%||14%||43%||4%

|-
|1982||38%||9%||44%||9%
|}

==Quotes==

[[Justin Martyr]], ''Justin on the resurrection,'' chapter VI. In ANF1, that is, [https://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01 Roberts A, Donaldson J and Coxe AC (1885) ''Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol 1'', at Christian Classics Ethereal Library.] [No later than 300AD.]
: And Plato says that all things are made from matter by God, and according to His design; but Epicurus and his followers say that all things are made from the atom and the void by some kind of self-regulating action of the natural movement of the bodies....

==References==

{{reflist}}

==Links==
* Reuters. ''[http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6584JX20100609?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt Russia Church wants end to Darwin school "monopoly"].'' Wed Jun 9, 2010. Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_science Wikipedia - Creation science]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_design Wikipedia - Intelligent design]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution Wikipedia - Evolution]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Creation_science CreationWiki - Creation science]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Intelligent_design CreationWiki - Intelligent design]
* [http://creationwiki.org/Evolution CreationWiki - Evolution]

===Young-earth creationism===
*[http://www.answersingenesis.org Answers in Genesis]
*[https://profstuartburgess.com/ Professor Stuart Burgess, Head of Department 2004, 2007, 2010, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bristol.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[http://creationontheweb.com/ Creation Ministries International]
*[http://www.icr.org/ Institute for Creation Research]
*[https://andymcintosh.org/ Professor Andy McIntosh DSc FIMA CMath FInstE CEng FInstP MIGEM FRAeS.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.
*[https://metropolitantabernacle.org/how-we-date-everything/ Video: The age of the earth.] [https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/stephen-taylor Professor Steve Taylor DSc CEng FIEE FInstPhys.] Downloaded Feb 4, 2025.

===Old-earth creationism===
*[http://www.reasons.org/ Reasons to Believe]

===Progressive creationism===
*[http://www.godandscience.org/youngearth/progressive.html Progressive Creation: An Overview] GodAndScience.org

===Theistic evolution===
*[http://www.theistic-evolution.com/ Theistic Evolution]

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