The Creed

The Creed

The Apostles' Creed

 

The Ten Commandments condemn us, showing us what we have done wrong
and what we have failed to do right. Lex semper accusat.


The Creed shows us what God has done and continues to do for us.


The First Article of the Creed speaks of God the creator, who continues to care for and
preserve us entirely out of His fatherly, divine goodness and mercy.

The Second Article of the Creed speaks of God the Son, who redeemed us by His death and resurrection.

The Third Article of the Creed speaks of God the Spirit, who sanctifies and preserves His holy Church.

 

The First Article

       An Overview

      God as Father      

Examples of Creeds found in Scripture:
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (Shema Israel)
Matthew 16:13-16 (Peter’s Confession)
Philippians 2:5-11 (an early Christian hymn)
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (A precursor to the Apostles’ Creed)

 

Evaluate the following statements:

• “What is the chief end of man? To glorify God and enjoy Him
forever.” (Westminster Catechism)
• “God made man in order that He might have someone on whom to bestow His
benefits.” (St. Irenaeus, martyred c. 202)

 

Sundays that deal with God as Creator: Epiphany 4, Trinity 12

 

The Second Article

       An Overview

Terms:
• Jesus
• Christ
• Lord
• Virgin Mary
• Pontius Pilate
• Hell
• Heaven
• Judgment/Judgment Day
• Redeem (Redeemer/Redemption)


Personal Aspect of the Explanation of the Articles:
• First Article: “I believe that God has made me and all creatures...”
• Second Article: “I believe that Jesus Christ ... is my Lord...”


Two natures in Christ:
I believe that Jesus Christ,
true God,
--> begotten of the Father from eternity, and also
true man,
--> born of the virgin Mary,
is my Lord     

Sundays that deal with God as redeemer: Advent 1, Advent 2, Advent 3,  Christmas Day, Circumcision of Christ, Sunday after Christmas, Quinquagesima, Good Friday, Easter, Easter 3, Easter 4, Ascension, Trinity 12, Trinity 16, Trinity 18

 



 

The Third Article

       An Overview

Terms
• Holy
• Spirit
• Christian
• Catholic
• Church
• Communion (koinonia)
• Saints
• Resurrection


Personal Aspect of the Explanation of the Articles
• First Article: “I believe that God has made me and all creatures...”
• Second Article: “I believe that Jesus Christ ... is my Lord...”
• Third Article: “I believe that ... the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel...”       

 

Sundays that deal with God as sanctifier: Epiphany 5, Easter 5, Pentecost