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 Lutheran churches, Anglican and Episcopalian churches and Roman Catholic churches.

Text of the creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,\ the Creator of heaven and earth,\ and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,\ born of the Virgin Mary,\ suffered under Pontius Pilate,\ was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

The third day He arose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven\ and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,\ whence He shall 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 life everlasting.

Amen.