This I Believe: The Apostles' Creed
Various Scriptural texts
28 April 2024
I Believe Jesus Rose
1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 17-20, Romans 6:4-5, Acts 1:6-11,
Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 8:1-2, Romans 8:34, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Revelation 1:7
by Tan Huai Tze
The Creed teaches us that Jesus rose on the third day, ascended to heaven, is seated at the right hand of God and will return to judge the living and the dead. Through this Jesus obtains for us a secure and sure salvation, and gives us eternal hope.
21 April 2024
I Believe Jesus Suffered
Matthew 27:11-14, 20-26, 45-50, 57-60; Acts 2:27-31; Isaiah 53:6
by Tan Huai Tze
The creed helps us confess that we believe Jesus died unjustly, innocently, but historically at the hands of Pontius Pilate. He died a cruel and shameful death by crucifixion to forgive our sins and cover our shame. His death, burial and descent to the place of the dead show us that Jesus died as a human being, in our place, and for our salvation. Jesus deals not just with our fear of death, but with death itself.
14 April 2024
I Believe in Jesus Christ
John 1:1-3,14; 5:16-18; 8:18-19; Matthew 1:18-25; Philippians 2:5-11
by Tan Huai Tze
Christians throughout the ages have believed that Jesus is fully God and fully human at the same time. This means that God has broken into history, showing us that He is real, and that He has come to save us, conquer evil, and restore what is broken by sin.
7 April 2024
I Believe in God the Father
Romans 1:16-23; Romans 8:14-17, 28; Revelation 4:8-11
by Joel Sim
The Apostles' Creed, which gives us a summarised picture of the Gospel, begins by telling us who is this very God that Christians believe in. He is our Father Almighty and the Creator of all things. Those who trust in Jesus are adopted into God's family, and God becomes their ever-present help.