If someone asked you, “what do Christians believe?” how would you respond? If you are drawing a blank right now, you may want to consider writing or learning a creed.
What is a Christian creed? A Christian creed is a series of defining statements that express the core beliefs of Christians. They are the objective truths that all Christians believe. Originally, new Christians would study to develop their own creed based on what they had learned about their new faith. However, over time, several specific creeds came to prominence and were used by many people as a confession of faith prior to being baptized. Today, these creeds remain as declarations of faith for Christians around the world.
Of the many creeds that have been written over the years, thirteen have risen above the rest to become anthems of the Christian faith, and in this post, we will discover what sets these apart from the rest.
1) The Apostles Creed
Despite its name, the Apostles Creed was not written by the apostles. It was once believed that each apostle contributed a line to this creed, however, this was proven to be a myth. There is, in fact, no evidence to suggest it was written by the apostles at all.
In reality, this creed is a variation of the Old Roman Creed, an ancient baptismal confession that existed long before the Apostles Creed was developed.
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