The Apostles' Creed God's Special Revelation

by Robinson, Alan

• ISBN13: 9781898595465
• ISBN10: 1898595461
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: The Alpha Press

Summary

Comprehensive, but using simple language, this book will be of interest to all Christian denominations. The Apostles' Creed is discussed and explained by devoting a chapter to each article or phrase of the creed. The first chapter, on belief in God, sets the book in a multicultural context. All chapters contain topics for discussion and activities which may be used by church groups.

Author Biography

Alan Robinson was formerly Principal Lecturer in Technology and Religious Studies at Durby.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
The Apostles' Creed
I Believe in God	1	(14)
The Father Almighty	15	(6)
Creator of Heaven and Earth	21	(7)
Jesus Christ	28	(5)
God's Only Son	33	(5)
Our Lord	38	(5)
Conceived by the Holy Spirit	43	(5)
Born of the Virgin Mary	48	(5)
Suffered Under Pontius Pilate	53	(4)
Crucified	57	(5)
Dead and Buried	62	(3)
He Descended into Hell	65	(4)
The Third Day He Rose Again from the Dead	69	(5)
He Ascended into Heaven	74	(3)
Sitting at the Right Hand of God	77	(2)
Judging the Living and the Dead	79	(5)
I Believe in the Holy Spirit	84	(4)
The Holy Catholic Church	88	(4)
The Communion of Saints	92	(4)
The Forgiveness of Sins	96	(5)
The Resurrection of the Body	101	(4)
Life Everlasting	105	(4)
Other Activities	109