The following is the Nicene Creed. It was formulated in 325 in
Nicea, as an attempt to
bring clarity about what Christians actually believed. While over the ages Christians have
unfortunately fallen out over a variety of issues, this creed has often been a good
rallying point for Christians. We list it here as such.
"We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all
that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the
Father, God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being
with the Father. Through Him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified
under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in
accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of
the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have
no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the
Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has
spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of
the dead, and the life of the world to come.
Amen"
(Thanks to Cup and Bread ministry.)
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