This is based on the teaching of the Apostles. It was written in the 4th century CE and is used by churches in the West. It represents a summary of Christian belief about the following:. The Nicene Creed is a development of the Apostles' Creed.
It was formed as a result of the Council of Nicaea which aimed to solve any misunderstandings that had arisen within the church. The basic content is the same as the Apostles Creed, but is longer and has a more detailed explanation of the key beliefs. This creed is very rarely used in the Catholic Church, but is accepted. The key beliefs and statements about the Trinity and the Incarnation are the same as the other two creeds.
Catholics worship God both in private and in public, eg through personal prayer and attending Mass.
For Catholics, the Mass is the greatest form of worship. Around the same time, Charlemagne used the Creed to unify the teachings in churches across his empire. Some churches have argued against it or ignored it. Some believe that it is missing key elements of the Christian faith. Others are not willing to embrace any documents that claim to be formative outside of the Bible.
Over the centuries, churches have continued to write new statements of faith. These use updated language, respond to new questions, and provide additional details. All systems of belief strive to explain the nature of reality.
Fundamental to the Christian faith is a belief in God. This also separates Christianity from other belief systems that teach that the creator and the universe are one and the same. Within Christianity, as creator, God the Father is separate, above, and in control of all he has made. He has a unique identity as God who came in the flesh into human history; he is fully human and fully divine.
He is Lord, a position that commands more respect than that given to bosses, leaders, or governments. Scripture Connect Genesis In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Psalm , 9 — By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of His mouth…For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. Malachi — Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us? Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Matthew — Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of the Father. And even the very hairs on your head are all numbered.
Romans — We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Doctrinal Quotation What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life.
He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me.
For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true. God takes the initiative and puts into our mouths the very words and approach we are to use. References Gonzalez, J. About The Author. Theresa Haines Theresa Haines enjoys living in the light of Christ and the occasional lightsaber fight.
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