Tag: creed
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Reformation Month: The Five Solas
On October 31, 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther walked up to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, hammer in hand. He posted a list of 95 arguments against the sale of indulgences (certificates sold by church authorities that claimed to reduce the time a soul would spend in purgatory) on the…
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The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting | The Apostles’ Creed Part 12
Our Eternal Hope in Christ A Question That Changes Everything How would your decisions change if you asked, “Will this still matter 10,000 years from now?” That’s not just a thought experiment—it’s tied to one of life’s most pressing questions: What happens after we die? It’s a question whispered in hospital rooms, shouted in grief,…
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The Holy Catholic Church | The Apostles’ Creed Part 10
Most of the Apostles’ Creed lifts our gaze to heaven. We proclaim belief in God the Father Almighty, in Jesus Christ His only Son, in the Holy Spirit, the resurrection of the dead, and the life everlasting. We’ve climbed a theological mountain—and then, suddenly, the Creed shifts our focus. It gets horizontal. “I believe in…
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Jesus Didn’t Just Rise, He Ascended! | The Apostles’ Creed Part 7
The Ascension of Jesus often gets overlooked—but without it, the Gospel is incomplete. In this post, we unpack one of the most powerful and least-discussed moments in Jesus’ life: His physical ascension into heaven. Why did He leave? What does it mean for us today? And how does this moment shape your identity, mission, and…
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Resurrection & Hell | The Apostles’ Creed Part 6
“He descended into hell.”That one line in the Apostles’ Creed has confused, inspired, and divided Christians for centuries. Some say Jesus suffered again after the cross. Others argue it never happened at all. Some versions of the Creed even leave it out completely. So what’s going on? Does this phrase even matter? Short answer: yes.And…
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Why Did Jesus Have to Die? | The Apostles’ Creed Part 5
“Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.” The cross isn’t just a moment in history. It’s the turning point of eternity. What If the Worst Day Was Actually the Greatest? What if I told you that the most brutal injustice in human history wasn’t a tragedy to be pitied—but the most profound act…
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The Virgin Birth | The Apostles’ Creed Part 4
At first glance, the line from the Apostles’ Creed — “He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary” — sounds like a seasonal reference pulled from a Christmas card. For some, it’s sweet. For others, it’s a supernatural stretch. But make no mistake: this claim is foundational, not decorative. It’s not…
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It All Hinges on His Name | The Apostles’ Creed Part 3
In the first two parts of this series, we explored what it means to say, “I believe,” and who we’re addressing when we call God the “Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” But now, we’ve reached the heart of the Apostles’ Creed—the name on which everything else rests: Jesus Christ. This is about the…
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God the Father Almighty | The Apostles’ Creed Part 2
“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.”It’s one sentence—but it carries massive weight. This part of the Apostles’ Creed answers some of life’s biggest questions:Who is God? Is He personal? Is He powerful? Can I trust Him? Let’s unpack the three powerful truths this line reveals: 1. God Is Our…
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The Apostles’ Creed Part 1: Why It Still Matters
What do you believe? No, really. Strip away the church you go to, the traditions you’ve inherited, the answers you know you’re “supposed” to give. When the noise dies down and life hits hard—what truth are you standing on? That’s the question at the heart of the Apostles’ Creed. This isn’t just an old church…