Again [Jesus] said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” – John 20:21-23 (NLT) The Office of the […]
The Creed’s purpose is basically to help us understand the identity of God.
If God the Father is the creator, then I’m the creature; He is all-powerful and I am the dependent creation.
By stressing the significance of the incarnation, of Jesus’ life, and of His death and resurrection, the Creed not only reminds us of where our salvation comes from, but is also a map of how we can share the gospel – God created us, we strayed, and then He sent Jesus to save us. Now the Holy Spirit comes to live in all believers, and he is our comforter and guide, and also our strength.
