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==Synopsis==
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* [[Text:Apostles' Creed (Latin)|Latin translation of the creed]]
 
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* [[The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]]|
The Apostles Creed is an early statement of 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.
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* [[Apostles' Creed (text)]]
 
* [[Apostles' Creed (Latin)]]
 
 
 
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==Main article==
 
  
 
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.  
 
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.  
  
===English version===
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Bible verses relevant to the Apostles' Creed can be found at the web page [[The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses]].
  
Below is the text of the creed as translated by the International Consultation on English Texts:
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===Enlgish Translation===
  
: I believe in [[God]], the [[God the Father|Father]] almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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Below is an English tranlsation of the creed
: I believe in [[Jesus]] [[Christ]], God's only Son, our [[Lord]].
 
: He was conceived by the power of the [[Holy Spirit]] and born of the [[Virgin Mary|Virgin Mary]].
 
: He suffered under [[Pontius Pilate]], was [[crucifixion|crucified]], died, and was buried.
 
: He descended into [[hell]].
 
: On the third day he rose again.
 
: He ascended into [[heaven]],
 
: And is seated at the right hand of the Father.
 
: He will come again 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.''
 
  
===Latin version===
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The Latin version is
 
 
 
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  Credo in Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae.
 
  Et in Iesum Christum, Filium eius unicum, Dominum nostrum:
 
  Qui conceptus est de Spiritu Sancto, natus ex Maria Virgine,
 
  Passus sub Pontio Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus, et sepultus,
 
  Descendit ad inferos, tertia die resurrexit a mortuis
 
  Ascendit ad caelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Patris omnipotentis,
 
  Inde venturus est iudicare vivos et mortuos.
 
  Credo in Spiritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclesiam catholicam,
 
  Sanctorum communionem, remissionem peccatorum,
 
  Carnis resurrectionem, vitam aeternam. ''Amen.
 
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===Theological issues===
 
===Theological issues===
  
 
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.
 
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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==Links==
 
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 20 January 2020

The Apostles' Creed
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The "Apostles Creed" is an early statement of 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.

Bible verses relevant to the Apostles' Creed can be found at the web page The Apostles' Creed—Bible verses.

Enlgish Translation

Below is an English tranlsation of the creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

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

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

He descended into Hell.

On the third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

The holy universal church and the communion of saints

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And the life everlasting. Amen.




Theological issues

It does not address some of the Christological issues associated with the later Nicene Creed and other Christian Creeds. In particular, it was acceptable to many Arians and Unitarians.

Quotes

Links


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