Apostle’s Creed
maker of heaven and earth. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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;
the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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 the life everlasting. Amen. *universal
JESUS CHRIST John 6: 35
to action; to sacrifice; Our Beliefs: “Power to motivate us to action; to sacrifice; to serve!”
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, 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;
the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
He sets Christianity apart “Jesus” He sets Christianity apart from all other faiths and religions!
Many religions believe “Jesus” Many religions believe in Him as a “great moral teacher”
Christians believe in Him “Jesus” Christians believe in Him as a great teacher but so much more… He is the Son of God!
Early Struggle with Jesus Jews were waiting for prophecy to be revealed… Was Jesus the “Messiah”?
Hebrew for “Anointed One” Greek equivalent for “Christ” The Messiah… Hebrew for “Anointed One” Greek equivalent for “Christ”
Jesus was not concerned about Roman authority but The Problem… Jesus was not concerned about Roman authority but in revealing God’s Kingdom! John 18:36
Names for Jesus ~“Savior”: Greek, “Yeshua”, Deliverer —Save us from Sins and —Give us new Life, “Spiritual Transformation”!
His death was an Atonement, “At-one-ment” with God; Names for Jesus ~“Savior”: His death was an Atonement, “At-one-ment” with God; Reconcile us with God!
to experience God’s Love Names for Jesus ~“Savior”: We NEEDED HIM to die to experience God’s Love and BE TRANSFORMED to Be His Children!
Names for Jesus ~“Christ: …Not His last name… A Title= The Anointed One!
to say something is blue? Names for Jesus ~God’s Only Son! So how can we all be God’s Children? What does it mean to say something is blue?
Names for Jesus ~LORD! …Appears 537 times in NT… Most common name for Jesus!
Five Affirmations about Jesus in The Apostles Creed
1. Virgin Birth Luke 1: 31 - 35 John 1: 1-5, 14
2. Crucified—Dead—Buried Virtually no one DOUBTS Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate apx. A.D. 70
3. He DESCENDED into Hell “He experienced what some experience when they die… death gripped Him”
Remember Jesus Parable about Lazarus Luke 16: 19 - 34
4. On the Third Day… He Rose Again AND Ascended into Heaven!
Early Christians made a BOLD, OUTRAGEOUS, CLAIM… They Witnessed Jesus Being ALIVE!
5. He WILL Come Again!!! Revelation 19: 11 - 16
Why FAITH in Jesus Matters “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE!” John 6: 35 Jesus Alone Is The Spiritual Nourishment Humanity Needs!