1. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Scripture references: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 33:6-9, Isaiah 44:24, Acts 4:24, Romans 1:20
2. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;
Scripture references: Matthew 16:16, John 1:14, John 3:16, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 1:15-17
3. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary;
Scripture references: Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-35, Galatians 4:4
4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell;
Scripture references: Matthew 27:24-60, Mark 15:15-46, Luke 23:23-53, John 19:16-42, 1 Peter 3:19
5. On the third day He rose again from the dead;
Scripture references: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
6. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
Scripture references: Mark 16:19, Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9-11, Ephesians 1:20, Hebrews 1:3
7. From there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
Scripture references: Matthew 24:30-31, John 5:22-29, Acts 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 2 Timothy 4:1
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit;
Scripture references: John 14:16-17, John 15:26, Acts 2:1-4, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-11
9. The holy catholic Church, the communion of saints;
Scripture references: Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:25-27
10. The forgiveness of sins;
Scripture references: Matthew 26:28, John 20:23, Acts 10:43, Ephesians 1:7, 1 John 1:9
11. The resurrection of the body;
Scripture references: Isaiah 26:19, John 5:28-29, Romans 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-57, Philippians 3:20-21
12. And life everlasting.
Scripture references: John 3:16, John 10:28, Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:11-13, Revelation 21:1-4
This confession of faith, also known as the Symbolum Apostolicum or the Apostles’ Creed, is one of the oldest summaries of the Christian faith and is used in churches worldwide during worship services.