The purposes of the creeds has never been about attempting to replace the Bible but to provide a framework for people to engage their understanding of theology. One should never presume that because we have the creeds that we have the totality of God’s word or that the creeds are inspired by God.
The purposes of the creeds has never been about attempting to replace the Bible but to provide a framework for people to engage their understanding of theology. One should never presume that because we have the creeds that we have the totality of God’s word or that the creeds are inspired by God.
While Genesis begins with the creation of the world by a magnificent and holy God, the Apostles’ Creed does likewise. In proclaiming that we believe in a God who created heaven and earth, we proclaim a God who reigns sovereign over all creation. Furthermore, as we proclaim this belief, we must do more than give it lip service, but allow the sovereignty of God to reign fully in every aspect of our lives.
No matter how we want something to be true, in submitting to the nature of Jesus as Christ, the ruler and King, we lay our will down before Him. Furthermore, we acknowledge that, while others may claim to have a way to everlasting life, only Jesus makes this possible to approach the Father by merit of being His one and only Son.
No matter how we want something to be true, in submitting to the nature of Jesus as Christ, the ruler and King, we lay our will down before Him. Furthermore, we acknowledge that, while others may claim to have a way to everlasting life, only Jesus makes this possible to approach the Father by merit of being His one and only Son.
If Jesus Christ is an historical figure, then the suffering that Jesus faced actually occurred. He faced a brutal suffering that led up to His death in both a physical and spiritual sense all while being completely innocent of any sin. The hope and humility we approach the cross of Jesus Christ permits us to love Jesus as our Lord and Savior as He loved us first.
For the Apostles’ Creed to proclaim that Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and was buried, establishes that this same Jesus Christ serves as the punishment for the sins of mankind. He fulfills the Old Testament covenant while paving the way for the New Covenant.
The underlying question of Christ’s descent to the place of the dead asks “What did Jesus do after His death but before His resurrection?”
The resurrection seals the fate of the believers who will die but only to fall asleep. One day, because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our death will not be the end of our story but we will find a newness of life as we submit to Jesus Christ’s Lordship over our lives.
The reign of Jesus Christ extends far beyond the scope of one part of creation. Instead, Jesus returns to the throne room of God to assume His rightful place as heir to the throne.
