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The Profession of Faith

The Profession of Faith.

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The Profession of Faith

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  1. The Profession of Faith The simple declarative sentence, “Jesus is Lord,” is a miniature creed, that is, a statement or profession of one’s beliefs. The church has issued some official creeds, most notably the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed, both of which expressed the faith of the early communities. Their faith remains our faith today. Creed is from the Latin credo which means “I believe.” It is a summarization of the faith that Christians profess. Jesus brought important information for everyone about God and His message of salvation. Our acceptance of this information is faith. A Creed sums up the truths that God gave us and allows us to profess our beliefs so that we can acknowledge the truths by faith.

  2. The Council of Nicaea The Council of Nicaea met in 325 A.D. in a town in Turkey named Nicaea. Here the bishops composed a Creed to clearly state the beliefs of the Church and to reject many of the false understandings that were being taught. This prayer is called the Nicene Creed and it is a summary of what Christians truly believe. The Nicene Creed states the truths that the Church had been teaching since the time of the apostles. Do we stand or sit during the Nicene Creed?

  3. The Existence of God The Creed is divided into three parts. The beginning speaks of the first Divine Person, God the Father, and the wonderful work of creation. The first thing our Creed tells us about God Himself is that He is the Father Almighty. Here we affirm that there is only one God and He is the creator of everything. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. What is your image of God?

  4. Jesus: Lord and Messiah The middle part speaks of the second Divine Person, Jesus Christ, and the mystery of his Redemption for mankind. Beginning with stating that Jesus is indeed God, this the longest section where Jesus’ role in the salvation process is defined. Here, Jesus’ life story is told and how he came to save mankind. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God of God, Light of Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made consubstantial with the Father; Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance of 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.

  5. The Holy Spirit: The Power of Love The final part speaks of the third Divine Person, the Holy Spirit, who is the source of sanctification. The Holy Spirit is the part of the Trinity that is able to dwell within us so that we can have the gift of the grace of God. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. “Still, I am telling you the truth: it is for your own good that I am going, because unless I go, The Paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you…When the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth:” (Jn 16:7,13).

  6. The Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Another important component of the Creed is the definition of the four marks of the Church. Here, another truth of Christ’s true Church is defined for us. I believe in one, Holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. These marks highlight essential features of the Church and its mission. Rooted in Christ, they help reveal the church as a credible witness of her mission to further God’s reign on earth (CCC 811-812).

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