I believe in God the Father almighty Creator

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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,

[Jesus] being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient Philippiansto 2: 5 -8 death – even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue Philippians 2: 5 -11

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have John 14: 26 said to you. ” Advocate = παράκλητος Other translations:

Roles of the Holy Spirit (post. Pentecost): Teach us / remind of Jesus’ teaching (Jn. 14: 26) Bear witness about Jesus (Jn. 15: 26) Live in us (2 Tim. 1: 14) Seal believers/guarantee inheritance (Eph. 1: 13 f) Produce fruit in us (Gal. 5: 22 f) Distribute gifts for the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12)

“But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. ” John 16: 7

“Christ Jesus who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. ” Romans 8: 34 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. ”

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to feel sympathy for our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. ”

“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: preach the word; be prepared…” 2 Timothy 4: 1 -2 a “The Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son”

“… all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3: 23 “…the wages of sin is death” Romans 6: 23 a

. . . if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 1 John 2: 1 b “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. ” but “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ”

1. Jesus has ascended into heaven – and sent us his Holy Spirit 2. Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father – and intercedes for us 3. Jesus shall come again to judge the living and the dead – and is our only hope for