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The ‘Nicene Creed’ |
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Also known as the ‘Niceno-Constantinopolitan
Creed’, this has been used by Churches all over the world since the 5th
Century AD. Its
origins are considerably earlier. It remains a common treasure, focus and
heritage of all the Churches in the modern world. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the
Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not
made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down
from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the
Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius
Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in
accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the
right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and
the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the
Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and
glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and
apostolic Church.We acknowledge one
baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the
dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Click Here to compare with UCCF Doctrinal Basis
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