1. Christian Beliefs Part One The Apostle’s Creed
Major Theological Doctrines
God

2. GOD
“I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth.”
Psalm 105:8-11; Matthew 6:9-13
Genesis 1-2, Psalm 8,19, 104; Isaiah 40:21-31
There is only one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe.
God is infinite in his holiness and all other perfections. To Him is owed one’s highest love, reverence and obedience.
The eternal God reveals Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence or being.

3. GOD THE FATHER
God the Father rules with providential care over His universe, His creatures and the course of human history according to the purposes of His grace.
God is all powerful, all loving, and all wise.
God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
God is fatherly in His attitude toward all humanity.
Genesis 1, Exodus 3, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 6:9ff;
John 4:24; John 5:26
God’s name Yahweh (Jehovah)– “I AM THAT I AM” (Ex. 3:14)

4. Natural Attributes of God
GOD THE FATHER (cont.)
Natural Attributes of God
Self-Existence (Genesis 1:1) God is eternal.
Immutability (Jer. 31:31-34) God’s character, nature & purpose does not change, his methods may change, but not his nature.
Omnipresence (Ps. 139:7 –12). God is present at all times in every part and time of his universe.
Immensity (Rom. 11:33-36) God is superior to space. Nothing can contain him.
Eternity (Gen 1:1) God has no beginning nor end.
Omniscience God is all knowing.
Omnipotent God possess all power in accordance with his nature and purpose.

5. Moral Attributes of God
GOD THE FATHER (cont.)
Moral Attributes of God
Holiness – (Isaiah 6:3) God’s supreme moral excellence. Holy = separation or exaltation. Leviticus 11:44
Righteousness – (Romans 3:26) As righteous, God cannot ignore nor condone evil. This is who God is in His nature.
Truth (John 17:17) God is the source of all truth.
Love (1 John 4:7-10) Love is the attribute which is evident in all of God’s other natural and moral attributes.

6. Apostle’s Creed God the Son
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son (John 5:16-27)
Our Lord Philippians 2:5-11
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary (Mt. 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38)
He suffered under Pontius Pilate (Isaiah 52:13 –53:12; Matthew 27:11-56
He was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. (Luke 23:26-56; John 19:16-42)
On the third day he rose again. (Matthew 28:1-20; John 20:1-23; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28)
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:32-36, Colossians 3:1-3
He will come again to judge the living and the dead. (Matt ; Acts 10:42; I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

7. GOD THE SON
Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself the demands and necessity of the human nature and identifying Himself completely with humanity,yet without sin.
By his death on the cross, He made provision for the redemption of humanity from sin.
He was raised from the dead with a glorified body, appeared to his disciples, ascended into heaven, and is exalted at the right hand of God with all power and authority.
He is the one Mediator, fully human and fully divine, reconciling humanity to and with God. Prophet, Priest & King. (John Calvin)
He will return in power and glory to judge the world.
He now dwells in all believers as the living and present Lord.

8. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in the Holy Spirit.
(John 14:15-27, Acts 2:1-21, I Corinthians 14:1-25
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit inspired human authors to write the Scriptures. Through illumination, he enables persons to understand the Scriptures.
He exalts Christ. Convicts of sin, of righteousness, of judgment.
He effects regeneration, salvation, sanctification and glorification.
The Holy Spirit enlightens and empowers individual believers and the church in worship, ministry, service and mission.
John 14: 16 – :7 –14.