Why Creeds?
Creeds are important to the Church. A creed instructs us the truths contained In the Bible. They are written by man and are accurate in as much they teach truth contained in the Scriptures. Even the Bible teaches of doctrines of the faith handed down to the saints (Jude 3). Paul instructs the Thessalonians that they are to "stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius
