What do Christians 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 […]

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, […]

Did Jesus rise from the dead on the third day?

All of Christianity hinges on the answer to this question. If there was no resurrection, there would be no Christianity. That’s why the Apostle’s Creed clearly states this about Jesus Christ, the son of God:  “On the third day he rose again.” After dying on a Roman cross and having his dead body interred in […]

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 come back from the dead?

There is a body of scholarly evidence that proves that a man named Jesus walked the earth, had many followers and was crucified. Christians believe that after being pronounced dead and buried for three days, Jesus arose from the dead. There is powerful, scholarly evidence that he was witnessed by hundreds, including his disciples, over […]