diff --git a/references/creeds/Apostles/Apostles Creed.md b/references/creeds/Apostles/Apostles Creed.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6b37065 --- /dev/null +++ b/references/creeds/Apostles/Apostles Creed.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +# The Apostles’ Creed + +I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. + +I believe in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell;1 the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead. + +I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic2 church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. + +1 See Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 44; Canons of Dort, 2.4 +2 "Catholic" means universal; that is, there is one church across all times, places, and peoples +(Belgic Confession, Art. 27; Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A 54). \ No newline at end of file