The Apostles’ Creed

The creed is so-named not because it was written by an apostle of Jesus, but rather because it is very old. In its shortened, but recognizable, form it is dated around AD 140.

You can learn more here: “Confessing the Apostles’ Creed.”

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Maker 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, dead, and buried.
He descended into hell. [learn more]
The third day He arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit;
the holy catholic church; [learn more]
the communion of saints;
the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body;
and the life everlasting.

Amen.