The Apostles' Creed is the oldest of any Christian creeds, having been authored sometime after all of the original Apostles (1) had entered into eternal life. It is considered to be a profession of Christian (2) faith (3) for all who affirm a belief in the Father (4), the Son (5) and the Holy Spirit (6). While the Creed itself is not listed in the Holy Bible (7), many verses mirror various Scriptures of both the Old Testament (8) and the New Testament (9).

Offered below is a common version of The Apostles' Creed. One includes both Old and New Testament Scripture verses; the second one is without Scripture verses. Both are included in the offered PDF. For other versions utilized by various religious denominations, consider exploring their respective tenets of faith and doctrines.

For an article covering whether Christ descended into Hell (10) between His Crucifixion (11) and His Resurrection (12), explore this (a) Got Questions Ministries article.

The word “catholic” means “relating to the church universal” and was the word used in the original version of the Creed. It does not mean the Roman Catholic Church, but the church, the body of Christ, as a universal fellowship. The phrase, “He descended into hell,” was not part of the creed in its earliest form (b).

Got Questions Ministries offers a sound article (c) on the difference between the "universal" church and the "local" church.

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Footnotes appear below. Consider printing and sharing the offered PDF narrative and other listed resources with family, friends and strangers alike for use in Bible Studies (13), Home and/or Church Faith Sharing Groups (14), Discipleship Encounters (15) and/or Personal Faith Enrichment!

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FOOTNOTES:

  (1) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/twelve-apostles

  (2) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/Christianity

  (3) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/faith-in-God

  (4) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/god-of-the-bible

  (5) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/jesus-christ

  (6) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-holy-spirit

  (7) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-good-news

  (8) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/old-testament

  (9) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/new-testament

(10) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/Hell

(11) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/crucifixion-of-christ

(12) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/resurrection-of-jesus

(13) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-studies

(14) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/christian-education

(15) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship

I believe (Habakkuk 2:4, Hebrews 11:6) in God (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 4:10)

the Father (Isaiah 64:8; 1 Corinthians 8:6) Almighty (Genesis 17:1; Revelation 16:14),

Creator of Heaven and Earth (Genesis 14:22; Romans 1:20),

and in Jesus Christ (Micah 5:2; John 6:29),

His only Son (Psalms 2:7; John 3:16), our Lord (Jeremiah 23:6; John 20:28),

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Genesis 3:15; Luke 1:35),

Born (Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14) of the Virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 2),

Suffered (Isaiah 50:6; 1 Peter 3:18) under Pontius Pilate (Psalms 2:2; Acts 4:27),

was Crucified (Psalms 22:17; Matthew 27:35), Died (Daniel 9:26; Romans 5:8)

and was Buried (Isaiah 53:9; John 12:24).

He descended into Hell (Psalms 16:10; Ephesians 4:9)

and on the third day (Hosea 6:2; 1 Corinthians 15:4)

He rose again from the dead (Isaiah 63:1; 2 Timothy 2:8).

He ascended into Heaven (Psalms 68:19; Acts 1:11)

and sits at the right hand of God (Psalms 110:1; Romans 8:34),

the Father Almighty (Jeremiah 3:19; Revelation 1:8),

from where He will come again (Isaiah 66:15; Matthew 16:27)

to judge (Zechariah 13:9; Acts 17:31) the living and the dead (Daniel 12:2; 2 Timothy 4:1).

I believe in the Holy Spirit (Zechariah 12:10; John 15:26),

the holy Catholic Church (Psalms 45:14; Ephesians 5:26),

the communion of Saints (Psalms 89:7; Romans 12:4-13),

the forgiveness of sins (Psalms 32:1; Acts 10:43),

the resurrection of the body (Ecclesiastes 9:5; Philippians 3:21),

and the life everlasting (Psalms 16:11; John 3:16).

Amen (Psalms 72:19; 2 Corinthians 1:20)!

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
 

Creator of Heaven and Earth,
 

and 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 into Hell
 

and on the third day
 

He rose again from the dead.
 

He ascended into Heaven
 

and sits at the right hand of God,
 

the Father Almighty,
 

from where 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,
 

the resurrection of the body,
 

and the life everlasting.
 

Amen!