Understanding Creeds and Faith in Christian Beliefs
The Apostles' Creed is introduced along with the significance of creeds in expressing beliefs. Various scriptures highlight the importance of believing in God and trusting in His existence. The concept of the Triune God making Himself known through creation and human conscience is explored using references from Romans and Hebrews.
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THE APOSTLES CREED Introduction
CREEDS AND FAITH A creed is a statement of what we Believe Teach Confess
CREEDS AND FAITH To believe in God means to: John 17:3 Know who God is. Psalm 31:14 To trust in Him.
CREEDS AND FAITH To believe in God means to: 1 Peter 5:7 To rely on Him. Hebrews 11:1 To be sure of what we hope for.
CREEDS AND FAITH The three creeds used by the Church are the: The Apostle s, The Nicene and The Athanasian Creed Which creed is used in the Small Catechism? The Apostle s Creed Why is it called the Apostles Creed? It is a summary of the teachings God gave through them.
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + Romans 1:18-20 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be ____________ about God is ____________ to them, known plain plain because God has made it ____________ to them. (Continued)
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + Romans 1:18-20 For since the ____________ of the world God s invisible beginning power nature made qualities his eternal ____________ and divine ____________ have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been ____________, so that men are without excuse.
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + Hebrews 3:4 Every ____________ is built by someone, but house God everything ____________ is the builder of ____________. Through the ____________ of the ____________ existence Natural world (____________ knowledge of God).
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + Romans 2:15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their _________, their ____________ also hearts conscience bearing witness, and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them. Through ____________ (natural ____________ of God). conscience knowledge
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + John 20:31 These are ____________ that You may beginning know believing Son ____________ that Jesus is the Christ, the ____________ of God , and that by ____________ you may have life in His name.
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? Through the ______________ ______________ in which God Holy reveals Christ Revealed Scriptures clearly ______________ Himself and His gift of salvation in ______________ (____________ knowledge of God).
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have ____________ the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you ____________ for ____________ through ____________ in ____________ Jesus.
CREEDS AND FAITH Who is God and what is He like? (names and characteristics) ____ John 4:24 C ____ Jer. 23:24 D ____ Titus 3:5 M ____ 1 Timothy 1:17 ____ Lev. 19:2 J H ____ Ex. 34:6-7 G ____ Malachi 3:6 B ____ Psalm 5:4-5 A ____ 1 John 4:8 I ____ Gen. 17:1 F ____ Deut. 32:4 K ____ Ps. 139:1-4 E ____ Ps. 118:1 L
CREEDS AND FAITH Who is God and what is He like? (names and characteristics) Matthew 28:19 Father The only true God is the ____________ God: ____________ , Triune Son Holy Three Spirit one ____________ , and ____________ ____________ , ____________ distinct persons in ____________ Divine Being (the Holy Trinity).
CREEDS AND FAITH How many clovers are there? How many buds? This is Saint Patrick s tool for teaching the Irish about God.
CREEDS AND FAITH In an apple there are three parts How many apples is it?
CREEDS AND FAITH The Shield of the Trinity Triangle is a common symbol three sides one object Circle is common symbol for eternal
CREEDS AND FAITH In what ways does the Triune God make Himself known? + 1 Peter 5:7 To rely on Him. Hebrews 11:1 To be sure of what we hope for.
