The Apostles' Creed

The Apostle's Creed was written between the second and ninth centuries as an affirmation of faith for new Christians this is the most widely accepted statement of faith used in worship by Western Christians. Any discussion of what Christians believe should begin here.

         ;        & nbsp;     I believe in God, the Father almighty,
       &nbs p;               creator of heaven and earth.
       &nbs p;               I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord.
       &nbs p;               who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
       &nbs p;               born of the Virgin Mary,
       &nbs p;               suffered under Pontius Pilate,
       &nbs p;               was crucified, died, and was buried;
       &nbs p;               he descended to the dead.
       &nbs p;               On the third day he rose again;
       &nbs p;               he ascended into heaven,
       &nbs p;               he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
       &nbs p;               and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
       &nbs p;               I believe in the Holy Spirit,
       &nbs p;               the holy catholic church,
       &nbs p;               the communion of saints,
       &nbs p;               the forgiveness of sins,
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