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: I believe in [[God]], the [[God the Father|Father]] almighty, creator of heaven and earth. | : I believe in [[God]], the [[God the Father|Father]] almighty, creator of heaven and earth. | ||
: I believe in [[Jesus]] [[Christ]], God's only Son, our [[Lord]]. | : 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 [[ | + | : He was conceived by the power of the [[Holy Spirit]] and born of the [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Virgin Mary]]. |
| − | : He suffered under | + | : He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was [[Death of Jesus|crucified]], died, and was buried. |
: He descended into [[hell]]. | : He descended into [[hell]]. | ||
: On the third day he rose again. | : On the third day he rose again. | ||
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: I believe in the [[Holy Spirit]], | : I believe in the [[Holy Spirit]], | ||
: The holy catholic Church, | : The holy catholic Church, | ||
| − | : The [[communion of saints]], | + | : The [[Holy Communion|communion of saints]], |
| − | : The forgiveness of sins, | + | : The forgiveness of [[sin|sins]], |
: The [[resurrection]] of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.'' | : The [[resurrection]] of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.'' | ||
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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.
English version
Below is the text of the creed as translated by the International Consultation on English Texts:
- I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
- 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.
- He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was 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.
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.
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