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The Apostles' Creed

  1. Lesson One
    The Articles of Faith
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    God the Father
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Jesus Christ
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The Holy Spirit
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    The Church
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Salvation
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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The Apostles’ Creed The Articles of Faith Further Study
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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. How did the Apostles’ Creed develop?
  2. Why did the church believe it was important to create and use a creed?
  3. Describe the Trinity in terms of persons and nature, and explain the different work attributed to each by the Apostles’ Creed.
  4. Why is it important to participate in the church and to preserve its central doctrines?
  5. What elements of salvation does the Apostles’ Creed mention, and why are these important?
  6. In what ways is the Apostles’ Creed foundational to Christian theology?
  7. In what ways has the Apostles’ Creed has been universally affirmed, and why is this important?
  8. How can the Apostles’ Creed have a unifying influence among believers, and why is this particularly valuable today?

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. How does what we believe affect the way we live?
  2. How can we properly use the Apostles’ Creed without undermining the doctrine of Sola Scriptura?
  3. How can the Apostles’ Creed help us affirm the teachings of Scripture?
  4. How can we call the church “catholic” or “universal” when there is so much disagreement among Christians today?
  5. In what ways could the teachings of the Apostles’ Creed bring unity within your church?
  6. How can the Apostles’ Creed help you relate to Christians from different backgrounds or beliefs?
  7. How might the Apostles’ Creed help us discern teachings that are not truly Christian?
  8. How should the assurance of the forgiveness of sins impact our lives?
  9. How should our hope in the future resurrection of the body impact the way we live in the present?
  10. How can the hope of everlasting life help us face the sufferings and trials of life, including death?
  11. How might churches beneficially use the Apostles’ Creed in a worship service?
  12. What do you believe to be the most important or inspiring part of the Creed, and why?
  13. What are the portions of the Creed that you find most challenging or difficult to grasp?