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:
WE BELIEVE…The scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
WE BELIEVE… There is only ONE True God – revealed in three persons…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
WE BELIEVE…In the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ as God’s son Jesus was both human and divine.
WE BELIEVE…though originally good, man willingly fell into sin -ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
WE BELIEVE… every person can have restored fellowship with God through ‘salvation’ (accepting Christ’s offer of forgiveness for sin).
WE BELIEVE…and practice two ordinances-
(1) water baptism by immersion after repenting of one’s sins and receiving Christ’s gift of salvation, and
(2) holy communion (the Lord’s Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation.
WE BELIEVE… the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.
WE BELIEVE… The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
WE BELIEVE…Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
WE BELIEVE…The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe ‘the Church’ is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God’s offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE…A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, and to build up or edify the body of believers-the Church.
WE BELIEVE…Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege for Christians Today and is provided for in Christ’s atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).
WE BELIEVE…in The Blessed Hope-When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever.
WE BELIEVE…in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. At that time many in the nation of Israel will recognize and accept Him as the Messiah, the Savior who died for them and all mankind.
WE BELIEVE…A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
WE BELIEVE…and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. ‘And so shall we forever be with the Lord!’

[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.