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==History==
The '''Apostles' Creed''' is an early statement of Christian belief, possibly from the first or second century, but in its current form more likely post-[[Nicene Creed]] in the early 4th Century AD. The theological specifics of the creed appear to be a refutation of the early heresy of [[Gnosticism]].  The Apostles' Creed is widely used by a number of Christian denominations for both liturgical and catechetical purposes, most visibly by liturgical churches of western tradition, including [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]] churches, [[Anglican]] and [[Episcopalian]] churches and [[Roman Catholic]] churches.

==Text of the creed==

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the Creator of heaven and earth,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:<br/>

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;born of the Virgin Mary,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;suffered under Pontius Pilate,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day He arose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the communion of saints,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the forgiveness of sins,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the resurrection of the body,<br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and life everlasting.

Amen.


[[Category:Creeds and Confessions]]