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This creed is called the Apostles' Creed, not because it was written
by the apostles themselves, but because it contains a brief summary
of their teachings. It sets forth their doctrine, as has been said,
"in sublime simplicity, in unsurpassable brevity, in beautiful
order, and with liturgical solemnity." The Apostles' Creed is based
on the creed used in Rome around 400 A.D., which in turn goes back another
two hundred years. It is typical of the creeds used in the western part
of the Roman empire.
- I believe in God the Father almighty,
- Creator of heaven and
earth.
- I believe in Jesus Christ,
- His only-begotten Son, our Lord;
- He was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
- born of the virgin Mary;
- suffered under Pontius Pilate,
- was crucified, dead, and buried;
- He descended into hell.
- On the third day He arose from the dead;
- He ascended into heaven,
- and sits 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;
- I believe a holy catholic Christian
church,
- the communion of saints;
- the forgiveness of sins;
- the resurrection of the body;
- and the life everlasting. Amen.
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