Tag: Creeds

A creed is a statement of belief or set of beliefs that is considered to be true by a particular religious or philosophical group. Creeds are often used as a way to define and distinguish one group from another, and they are often used as a tool for religious instruction and worship. One of the most...

The Apostles Creed is a brief summary of the Trinity and the person and work of Jesus Christ, not an exhaustive statement of faith. It originated in the Western Church as a last-minute examination of baptismal candidates. It probably existed as early as the third century, but it didn’t take its mode...

The Nicene Creed is the definitive statement of Christian orthodoxy. Origins of the Nicene Creed The Nicene Creed was formulated at the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in AD 325 to combat Arianism, and it was expanded at the Second Ecumenical Council at Constantinople in AD 381 to balance its cove...

The Athanasian Creed, also known as Quicunque Vult or Fides Catholica, is named after Athanasius, a bishop of Alexandria. Athanasius was famous for defending orthodoxy against Arianism. The Athanasian Creed was probably not composed until several decades after Athanasius’ death in AD 373 and has nev...