Creed · c. 8th century (received form)

The Apostles' Creed

The oldest and simplest summary of the Christian faith, growing out of the baptismal confession of the early church at Rome and reaching its received form in the West by about the eighth century. It confesses the triune God and the saving work of Christ in a few short clauses.

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I believe in God, the Father, almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary,

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and was buried;

he descended to hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

Amen.