Religious Studies - 5 - Christianity - Beliefs & Teachings - 173 - The Nature Of God - The Apostles' Creed Flashcards
What is a creed in Christianity?
A statement of beliefs that contains the most important Christian beliefs.
When may the Apostles’ Creed be recited?
On Sundays or at solemn occasions, such as a baptism.
What is the Nicene Creed?
A more detailed and longer creed that may be recited on some occasions.
What do all Christians adhere to according to the creed?
The beliefs stated in the creed, regardless of tradition or denomination.
List the most important beliefs in the Apostles’ Creed.
- God is an all-powerful creator
- Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead and ascended to heaven
- There will be a Day of Judgement when God will judge how each person has lived their life
- There is one holy and universal Church
- God will forgive our sins
- There will be resurrection of the body and an eternal afterlife
What are the two distinct meanings of resurrection in Christianity?
- Referring to Jesus rising from the dead after his death and burial
- The idea that the human soul lives on after death and in the resurrection on Judgement Day.
Fill in the blank: The Apostles’ Creed states that God is an _______.
all-powerful creator
True or False: All Christians, regardless of denomination, agree with the beliefs in the creed.
True
Fill in the blank: Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead and _______.
ascended to heaven
What will happen on the Day of Judgement according to the Apostles’ Creed?
God will judge how each person has lived their life.
Fill in the blank: There will be a resurrection of the body and an _______.
eternal afterlife
Write the Apostles’ Creed
