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Apostles' Creed

Revised but Not Standard

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  • James Vanden Bosch

This article considers what effect the revising of historic creeds like the Apostles' Creed has on ecumenical ties.

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"He Descended into Hell"

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  • Keith Baker

This article considers the meaning of the clause in the Apostles' Creed, "He descended into hell." It considers the relevant Bible passages, as well as the nature of creeds, the relationship between the Father and the Son, the holiness of God, and Jesus' experience of the passion.

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He Did Descend to Hell: In Defense of the Apostles' Creed

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  • David P. Scaer

This essay contends that there are biblical, historical, and theological reasons for retaining the clause "he descended to hell" in the Apostles' Creed.

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He Did Not Descend into Hell: A Plea for Following Scripture instead of the Apostle's Creed

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  • Wayne A. Grudem

Did Jesus descend into hell like the Apostles' Creed confesses? Grudem argues against this article, and considers the phrase as one that was later introduced into the creed. The article considers the origin of the phrase "he descended into hell" and possible biblical support for the confession in passages like Acts 2:27, Ephesians 4:8-9, Romans 10:6-7, and 1 Peter 3:18-20.

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The Ten Commandments and the Apostolic Creed in the Worship Service

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  • Cornelis Pronk

This article looks at the place of the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Apostles' Creed in the worship service.

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The New Testament and the Apostolic Creed

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  • Jakob van Bruggen

This article shows that the Christian tradition preceded the New Testament, and that the NT was built upon this tradition. The author also explains that the Apostles' Creed, while a later creation, was the point of departure for the apostles in their letters.

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He Ascended into Heaven

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article describes what Christians confess in the Apostles' Creed when they say, "He ascended into heaven." Christ's ascension sealed his work of salvation, shows Christ's kingship and rule, and points to the continuing work of Christ in this world through the Holy Spirit.

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I Believe … In Jesus Christ, His Only Begotten Son, Our Lord

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say "Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord." The name 'Jesus' points to Christ's work as Saviour, while the title 'Christ' points to how Jesus accomplishes this through the three offices. 'Begotten' refers to Christ as the second person of the Trinity, and 'Lord' speaks of His deity.

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I Believe … In Jesus Christ … Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. The work of the Holy Spirit in Christ's conception ensured Christ's sinless state, while "being born of the virgin Mary" shows Christ's humanity and God's faithfulness to His covenant.

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He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, Dead, and Buried

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that "Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried". By pointing to Pontius Pilate we are given the historical certainty of Christ's death.

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He Descended into Hell

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe that Christ descended into hell. Hell represents the extent of God's wrath, which we deserved. By satisfying that wrath, Christ has given us assurance of salvation.

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He Ascended into Heaven, and Sitteth at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article describes what Christians confess in the Apostles' Creed when they say, that Christ "ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty." By his ascension Christ secured a place for believers in heaven, and sits at the right hand of God as king and priest.

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From Thence He Shall Come to Judge the Quick and the Dead

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe Christ will come to judge the living and the dead. Through this confession believers express their longing for and conviction of Christ's return, and that Christ is the Judge. Judgment day is a comfort to believers, while at the same time it calls the church to evangelize.

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I Believe in the Holy Spirit

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God together with the Father and Son. In His work He draws attention to Christ, applies the work of Christ to believers, works to sanctify believers, and helps believers in their prayer.

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I Believe in … The Holy Catholic Church; The Communion of Saints

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed describes what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the holy catholic church and the communion of saints.

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I Believe in … The Forgiveness of Sins

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the forgiveness of sins.

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I Believe in … The Resurrection of the Body

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the resurrection of the body. Salvation will be fully complete when Christians have also experienced bodily resurrection - not just spiritual resurrection. The body will be transformed and will be raised by the same power which raised Christ's body from the grave.

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'I Believe in … The Life Everlasting, Amen'

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

This article on the Apostles' Creed examines what Christians confess when they say that they believe in the life everlasting. The author shows how eternal life is given in Christ on the basis of what He did for us. The nature of this life is fellowship with God.

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A Creed, A Canon, And An Organization

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  • Jack L. Arnold

In this article on church history, the author shows how the introduction of heresies such as Gnosticism and Montanism created a need for the Apostles' Creed, a New Testament canon, and church organisation.

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I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church

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  • Ron Potter

The author discusses the article "I believe in the holy catholic church" of the Apostles' Creed, discussing the concept of the universal church (catholic church) as well as of the holiness of the church.

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Our Lord

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  • Lloyd Gross

The author discusses the term "our Lord" of the Apostles' Creed. He looks at the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the separation of accepting Jesus as Saviour and accepting him as Lord.

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God’s Only Begotten Son

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  • Mike McGee

The author discusses the article "Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son" in the Apostles' Creed.

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He Arose from the Dead

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  • Robert Grossmann

The author discusses the article "he arose from the dead" of the Apostles' Creed.

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The Ascended Lord Jesus

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  • Scott Henry

The author discusses the article "he ascended into heaven" of the Apostles' Creed. He focuses on what the benefits of this is for us today.

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Christ Sits on the Right Hand

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  • Warren Embree

The author discusses the article "is seated at the right hand of God" of the Apostles' Creed.

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He Descended into Hell

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  • James Sawtelle

The author discusses the article "he descended into hell" of the Apostles' Creed. He talks about the different interpretations of this part of the creed and then discusses the Biblical information in this regard.

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Christ’s Suffering and Death

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  • Harvey Opp

The author discusses the article "suffered under Pontius Pilate, crucified, died, and was buried" of the Apostles' Creed. He talks about the suffering of Jesus Christ, the ruling of Pontius Pilate, the necessity of the death of Jesus Christ and his burial.

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Born of the Virgin Mary

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  • David Fagrey

The author discusses the article "born of the virgin Mary" of the Apostles' Creed. He talks about the human nature of our mediator Jesus Christ.

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Christ’s Conception

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  • Ron Morris

The author discusses the article "conceived by the Holy Spirit" of the Apostles' Creed. He talks about the creative power of God in this miracle, and the significance of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

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