The Apostles’ 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,
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 there 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 life everlasting.

Amen.

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The emergence of The Apostles’ Creed

The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest and most widely used statements of Christian faith. It is considered as the most ancient of the three major creeds used in Christianity, alongside the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed. The origins of the Apostles’ Creed dates back to the early Church, with possible roots in the baptismal confession used in Rome in the second century. The Creed’s name is derived from the belief that it is a summary of the apostles’ teachings, though scholars now believe that it was not composed by the apostles themselves. The Apostles’ Creed evolved over time and was standardized around the eighth century. It has been used in Christian worship ever since, particularly in the Western Church. The creed consists of 12 statements of belief, with a focus on the essentials of Christian faith, including the Trinity, the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and the forgiveness of sins. The original text was in Latin, but it has been translated into various languages and is widely recited by Catholics and other Christians worldwide.

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