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| − | topic_name = The Apostles' Creed |
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| − | subtopics = [[Text:Apostles' Creed]], [[Text:Apostles' Creed (Latin)]] |
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| − | The "Apostles Creed" is an early statement of [[Christianity|Christian]] belief, probably from the first or second century. It appears to have been written as a response to [[Gnosticism]]. The Apostles' Creed is widely used by a number of [[Protestant]] denominations for both services and theological education, most visibly by the [[Lutheran]] and [[Anglican]] churches.
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| − | ===English version===
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| − | Below is the text of the creed as translated by the International Consultation on English Texts:
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| − | : I believe in [[God]], the [[God the Father|Father]] almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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| − | : I believe in [[Jesus]] [[Christ]], God's only Son, our [[Lord]].
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| − | : He was conceived by the power of the [[Holy Spirit]] and born of the [[Virgin Mary|Virgin Mary]].
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| − | : He suffered under [[Pontius Pilate]], was [[crucifixion|crucified]], died, and was buried.
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| − | : He descended into [[hell]].
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| − | : On the third day he rose again.
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| − | : He ascended into [[heaven]],
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| − | : And is seated at the right hand of the Father.
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| − | : He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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| − | : I believe in the [[Holy Spirit]],
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| − | : The holy catholic Church,
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| − | : The [[communion of saints]],
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| − | : The forgiveness of sins,
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| − | : The [[resurrection]] of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.''
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| − | ===Theological issues===
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| − | It does not address some of the [[Christology|Christological]] issues associated with the later [[Nicene Creed]] and other Christian Creeds. In particular, it was acceptable to many Arians and Unitarians.
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| − | ==Quotes==
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| − | ==Links==
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| − | {{returnto}} [[Creeds and catechisms]]
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| − | [[Category:Creeds and Catechisms]]
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| − | [[Category:Apostles' Creed]]
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