Does God Forgive Sins?

When millions of Christians around the world recite the Apostles Creed they boldly state that they believe in the forgiveness of sins. This declaration stems from the core belief that Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross was sufficient penalty to atone for the sins of individuals. Sin is anything that separates men and women from God […]
Where is Jesus Now?

We read in the Apostles Creed that Jesus “ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” Christ’s ascension is not merely a physical relocation but, more importantly, affirms His return to His divine glory, once again being exalted in the presence of His father, God. In John 17:5, Jesus prays, […]
Why Was Jesus Crucified?

The crucifixion of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of both God’s love and His justice. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul wrote “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (Romans 3:23) He went on to explain that “God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding […]
How did Jesus suffer Under Pontius Pilate?

For centuries, people from all walks of life have reflected upon the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate. This pivotal moment in Christian theology marked the culmination of Jesus’ earthly ministry. It is an historical occurrence with profound spiritual and theological implications. Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, comprising the middle of […]
Was Jesus “Born of a Virgin?”

The phrase “He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary” is a cornerstone of Christian belief, encapsulated in the Apostles’ Creed. However, before this creed was widely accepted, the concept of the virgin birth was a subject of significant controversy and debate within early Christian communities. In […]
Is Jesus the Messiah and Lord?

The Apostles Creed was written 1800 years ago when the early church was wracked with controversy over the nature of Jesus. Was he fully man? Was he the son of God? Was he the awaited messiah? Did he truly die and come back from the dead? Is he the Lord his followers proclaimed? That may […]
What does it mean to believe in God the Father?

The first line in the Apostles Creed reads: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. It is a defining common belief held by more than two billion people who call themselves Christians. It is the affirmation that the God of the Bible, a God who exists in three persons, is […]
What does it mean to believe?

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines belief as “to accept something as true, genuine, or real.” Another of its definitions is “to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion: to regard the existence of God as a fact.” When we, as Christians, use the word believe, we think of the second definition, the idea that we […]
Must a Christian accept all of the Apostles’ Creed?

The Apostles’ Creed is among the oldest statements of the beliefs of Christians. It may have been used during baptisms of Christians in Rome. Through the centuries it has been clarified and translated into every known language used by Christians worldwide. It served as the basis for future creeds, such as the Nicene Creed which […]
Did Jesus Claim to be God?

The answer to this often-asked question is “yes.” Of course, many, throughout history, have made the same claim. Stories abound of institutionalized mental patients claiming they were God. Others have said they were God and have convinced people to follow them. Cult leaders often convince others that they are the promised messiah and state that […]