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The first historical reference to the Apostles’ Creed, is by a man named Rufinus in 390 A.D. He relates the story that each of the twelve apostles, including Matthias who replaced Judas, gave one of the affirmations in the creed. There really is no proof for that theory. There is virtually no evidence that theContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 1”

The Apostles’ Creed appeared in various forms during the early centuries of the church. But it was standardized by about A.D. 700 in Latin. A popular modern English translation reads as follows: I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived byContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 2”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;He descended into hell.The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 3”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;He descended into hell.The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 4”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 5”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 6”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven, AndContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 7”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 8”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 9”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 10”

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,And born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, died, and was buried;[He descended into hell.]The third day he rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven,And isContinue reading “The Apostles Creed | Part 11”