Apostles Creed

This is a Catholic doctrine

Why do some Baptist churches support the Apostles' Creed

It is a Catholic doctrine use by the Catholic Church, Lutheranism, the Anglican Communion, and Western Orthodoxy.

It is also used by Presbyterians, Methodists, and Congregationalists.

I believe in the Holy Ghost;

• the holy catholic church; - - invisible church
• the communion of saints
• the forgiveness of sins;
• the resurrection of the body;
• and the life everlasting.

Most Catholics know this creed well. They are often surprised to hear Baptists quote it.

I cannot confess that I believe in the `holy catholic Church.’

That language is not acceptable to me.

I believe in a biblical, New Testament church, but not a holy catholic church.

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Catholic "Apostles Creed"

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

Amen.

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