Theists' Creeds and Beliefs

[eider]

Because I have asked for atheists' definitions of their 'unbeliefs', it seems fair and balanced to ask for Theists' Creeds and definitions of belief as well.

It would be very interesting to read any replies.....

[Cow Poke]

Hi Elder,

As I have oft stated elsewhere, Baptists in general claim to be a non-creedal people. We all have, however, our own set of beliefs which are written down, and are, essentially, the "creed" we claim not to have.

In particular, the Southern Baptists (of which I am one) have a "Baptist Faith & Message" statement which can be found here.

CP

[metacrock]

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

that's the Nicene creed it speaks to my traditional side. As to my liberal side and variations see my credo on my site Doxa

[eider]

Hi Elder,

As I have oft stated elsewhere, Baptists in general claim to be a non-creedal people. We all have, however, our own set of beliefs which are written down, and are, essentially, the "creed" we claim not to have.

Thankyou very much for that info.
I read the whole Baptist Message.

Thanks again........

[eider]

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
..........................................
.................................................. ......that's the Nicene creed it speaks to my traditional side. As to my liberal side and variations see my credo on my site Doxa

Thanks very much for all that....
I read your credo on your site..................
................ and I can see that it varies from many other Christian Creeds.

Thankyou.

[metacrock]

Thanks very much for all that....
I read your credo on your site..................
................ and I can see that it varies from many other Christian Creeds.

Thankyou.

thank you

[Adam]

I agree with the Nicene Creed posted my metacrock. I found his Doxa to be alluring, but quickly lost interest because he has too little respect for the reader to avoid numerous misspellings. I dislike much of the Fundamentalist harshness of CP's Baptist statement.
Which figures, because I am Lutheran. I believe basically what Roman Catholics believed in the 16th Century as codified in the Augsburg Confession that remains today the cornerstone of all Lutheran belief. I reject any Calvinistic intrusions as found in the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles or even in the later (than Luther) parts of the Lutheran Book of Concord. So I am presently ELCA Lutheran tending towards the North American Lutheran Church. I similarly reject all Roman Catholic doctrines later than Luther, including significant portions of the Council of Trent that defined the 73 books of the Bible and certain other matters. However, like Roman Catholics I reject the so-called Athanasian Creed even though many Lutherans believe in it.
I suppose my stance on Martin Luther is like my position on Donald Trump. Whatever personal deficiencies I find in the messenger and some of his particular beliefs, I like the beliefs in which he truly represented the Christianity of his time (a Christianity since fragmented in a thousand directions and with no one anchor of faith).

[Cow Poke]

I dislike much of the Fundamentalist harshness of CP's Baptist statement.

For example?

[metacrock]

I agree with the Nicene Creed posted my metacrock. I found his Doxa to be alluring, but quickly lost interest because he has too little respect for the reader to avoid numerous misspellings. I dislike much of the Fundamentalist harshness of CP's Baptist statement.
Which figures, because I am Lutheran. I believe basically what Roman Catholics believed in the 16th Century as codified in the Augsburg Confession that remains today the cornerstone of all Lutheran belief. I reject any Calvinistic intrusions as found in the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles or even in the later (than Luther) parts of the Lutheran Book of Concord. So I am presently ELCA Lutheran tending towards the North American Lutheran Church. I similarly reject all Roman Catholic doctrines later than Luther, including significant portions of the Council of Trent that defined the 73 books of the Bible and certain other matters. However, like Roman Catholics I reject the so-called Athanasian Creed even though many Lutherans believe in it.
I suppose my stance on Martin Luther is like my position on Donald Trump. Whatever personal deficiencies I find in the messenger and some of his particular beliefs, I like the beliefs in which he truly represented the Christianity of his time (a Christianity since fragmented in a thousand directions and with no one anchor of faith).

read this: my answer to your crass attack on people with learning disabilities

[Adam]

I sympathize with your dyslexia. I also sympathize that you have no follower (same as me) who is willing to help proof-read even your Doxa, your statement of faith. Can't you ask some blog reader to help out on just that?
Yes, I much preferred yours to the Southern Baptist creed.

[Bill the Cat]

I like our statement of faith here on TWeb...

[Littlejoe]

Hi eider!
I am a Christian who is a member of the Assemblies of God denomination. This is a condensed version of our 16 fundamental beliefs found here
These are considered nonnegotiable tenets of faith that all Assemblies of God churches adhere to. This list is derived from the official Statement of Fundamental Truths.
　
Our Beliefs:
The scriptures are inspired by GodThere is only ONE True God In the deity of the Lord Jesus Christman willingly fell into sinwater baptism by immersionholy communionthe baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvationSanctification Initially Occurs at SalvationThe Church has a Mission to seekA Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the ChurchDivine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians TodayThe Blessed Hope-When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to EarthThe Millennial Reign of ChristFinal Judgment Will Take PlaceNew Heavens and a New Earth

[Adam]

I don't have a problem with some type of Hell. I reject categorically that all non-Christians go there.

[eider]

I must find and read an Athanasian Creed!

[eider]

I like our statement of faith here on TWeb...

Hi......
OK........ I just need to check on which bus gets me there.....
I'm getting lost easily just now.