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Podcast – Behind the Apostles’ Creed (Ep. 3 of 3)

Dr Jacqui Service talks with Gary Haddon to discuss the origins that lie behind the formation of the Creeds. In this fantastic discussion, Jacqui talks about the heresies which were addressed in the formation of the creeds and why that may still be relevant today.

They discuss:

  • The trinitarian form of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creed.
  • Plato, Aristotle and how their thinking contributes to Gnostic and Marcian heresies.
  • What Gnosticism and Marcion rejects of established theology
  • How the creeds aims to address and safe guard theological truth
  • Modern day issues that the Apostles’ Creed helps address.

Listen here on the LMAP Leader Link Podcast

Sermon – Apostles’ Creed: The Holy Apostolic Church and the Communion of Saints

Read the texts – Isaiah 25:6-9; Ephesians 3:1-21

The final talk in this Apostles’ Creed series and we consider the final lines which help us to recognise that the Christian Life (life in the Spirit) is the best life now and forever. Why?

Nick Lindeback helps us to see the importance of the forgiveness of sin, the comfort of the Christian community, and the hope that is eternal.

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Why should Creeds be used today? (Part 3 of 3)

By Jared Lidgerwood

Previously we have looked at why we have the Apostles’ Creed and then how the creeds (in general) help to protect the life-giving Gospel. In this post we consider why Christians should use the creeds.

Why do Christians recite creeds in our public meetings?

In the reformed tradition, there are three creeds which are often used: The Apostles’ Creed, The Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed. Each are a helpful summary of what Christian believe and each focus on slightly different aspects of theology. The Apostles’ Creed is the shortest and has three sections (Father Son and Spirit) spending the most time describing Jesus Christ as Son and Lord. The Nicene Creed follows the same threefold structure but gives a more detailed summary of what Christians believe, focussing on the nature of each person of the Godhead. An earlier version of this creed was formulated during the Council of Nicaea in 325AD. The Athanasian Creed is by far the longest and focuses on affirming both the Trinitarian nature of the uncreated and co-equal members of the Godhead and the Christological significance of the dual nature of Christ (fully God and fully man). It is thought to have been formulated in late 5th or early 6th century AD.

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Podcast – Behind the Apostles’ Creed (Ep. 2 of 3)

Neil Emerson talks with Gary Haddon to discuss the origins that lie behind the formation of the Apostles’ Creed. They discuss questions like:

  • Are there other denominations that use the Apostles’ Creed?
  • How has declaring the Apostles’ Creed been good for the church?
  • Should we continue to declare the Apostles’ Creed when we gather in church?
  • Is there room to create new creeds or confessions of faith today?
  • Why do we often stand to declare the Apostles’ Creed?

Listen here on the LMAP Leader Link Podcast

Sermon – Apostles’ Creed: ‘I believe in the Holy Spirit’

Read the texts – Ezekiel 36:22-30; Romans 8:1-17

In this talk we look at the third ‘I believe’ statement in the Apostles’ Creed. Glen Connor, looking at Romans 8:1-17 shows us five aspects of how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a believer: to free us from sin and death, change our mindset towards God, to guarantee our resurrection, to bring holiness in the life of the believer, and makes us God’s children.

How do the creeds protect the Life-giving Gospel? (Part 2 of 3)

by Jared Lidgerwood

Previously we have looked at why the Christian church has the Apostles’ Creed. We now turn our attention to consider how the creeds (generally) protect the life-giving gospel.

As the early Christian church busily set about establishing new churches they proclaimed the gospel – spreading the news about a treasure that offered forgiveness from God the Father; promised life, both new and eternal in the Son; and gave a clear understanding through the Holy Spirit. It was the apostles who led the charge and took this life-giving gospel out to the nations – telling people, travelling, sometimes under persecution, and never keeping quiet. Within a single generation the gospel message had been proclaimed all over the Mediterranean, Asia Minor, North Africa and into Europe.

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Podcast – Behind the Apostles’ Creed (Ep. 1 of 3)

David McKay talks with Gary Haddon to discuss the origins that lie behind the formation of the Apostles’ Creed. They discuss questions like:

  • Where did we get the Apostles’ Creed?
  • When was the Apostles’ Creed first used in Christian churches?
  • Are there interesting changes or additions that have been incorporated into the Apostles’ Creed?
  • Are there particular reasons why the creed is called ‘The Apostles’ Creed’?
  • Who now uses the Apostles’ Creed?
  • What value is there in having the Apostles’ Creed?

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Sermon – Apostles’ Creed: A Day of Darkness and a Day of Light

Read the texts – Amos 5:18-27; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

We continue working through The Apostles’ Creed and in this talk we focus on the line ‘He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead’. For those who love Jesus the day he returns will be a day of light. For those who do not it will be a day of darkness.

Nick Lindeback is eager in this talk to help us to know that it is because of what Jesus has done that the day of darkness (Amos 5:18) will be a glorious day of light (1 Thess 5:4-5) and that we can look forward to light, offer light to others, and live in light forever.

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Why do we have the Apostles Creed? (Part 1 of 3)

by Jared Lidgerwood

Christians around the world, of various denominations, and across the ages, have at times recited the Apostles’ Creed – a wonderful statement of the Christian faith. Where did we get the Apostles’ Creed? Why do we have it?

Let’s think about the beginning of the Christian church. Jesus Christ gathered a small group of Jews, and called them to be his disciples. For three years they followed, they listened, they watched, they learnt. But their ‘movement’ came to an abrupt end when Jesus was arrested and executed; hung on a cross on the outskirts of Jerusalem by the occupying Roman government. That would have been the end, except that Jesus didn’t stay dead: he rose from the dead, regathered his disciples, and told them this:

All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Matt 28:18-20)
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Sermon – Apostles’ Creed: Risen Hope

Read the texts – Daniel 12:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

We continue in our Apostles’ Creed Bible Talk series and in this talk consider the line which says ‘On the third Day, he rose from the dead’. This gives us opportunity to spend some time looking at the importance of the resurrection of Jesus for us.

In this talk, Ken Noakes looks at some of the evidence for the resurrection, then at what might be lost if the resurrection didn’t happen, before considering why the resurrection is so significant for the believer.

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