Explore one of Christianity's oldest and most widely accepted confessions of faith, summarizing core Christian beliefs.
The Apostles' Creed is one of the earliest and most important statements of Christian faith. Though not written by the apostles themselves, it summarizes apostolic teaching and has been confessed by Christians for over 1,500 years.
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
"I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth."
Affirms belief in God as Father, emphasizing His power as creator of all things.
"I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead."
Summarizes the life, death, resurrection, and future return of Jesus Christ.
"I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen."
Declares belief in the Holy Spirit, the universal church, and Christian hope for eternity.
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