03/26/2008
The very nature of the Christian life is made up of learning, serving, worshipping, and witnessing. All dimensions involve relationships with other people. The Christian faith is not an 'isolation' experience.
The faith is both taught and caught. Teaching is not just memorization but it is also people connecting with people for the transfer of values, beliefs, and stories of faith. In this section, the web page will serve as the center for basic statements of faith by the scripture and then other writings.
BIBLICAL ROOTS OF THE
APOSTLES' CREED
Credal Statement
Btble Basts
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of
Genesis 1:1
heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son
Mark 1:11
our Lord.
John 20:28
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:35
and born of the virgin Mary.
Luke 2:7
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Mark 15:15-20
was crucifled,
Mark 15:24
died,
Mark 15:37
and was buried.
Mark 15:46
He descended into hell. (Or, He descended to the
1 Peter 3:18-20; 4:6
dead.)
On the third day he rose again.
Mark 16:6
hand of the Father.
He will come again to Judge the living and the dead.
Acts 10:42
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19
the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
Ephesians 2:19-22;
the forgiveness of sins,
Ephesians 1:7
the resurrection of the body,
Philippians 3:20-21
and the life everlasting.
John 3:16
Amen.
Revelation 22:21
The Holy Communion
Liturgy
Part
Meaning/theme
Bible reference
Entrance Hymn
Entrance procession
Apostolic Greeting
Blessing in name of Trinity
2 Cor. 13:14
Kyrie
God's presence
Luke 17:13
Hymn of Praise
Praise
Glory to God
Praise for the incarnation
Luke 2:14
Worthy Is Christ
Praise for the resurrection
Rev. 5:9-13, 19:4-9
First Lesson
God's Word through the Law
Psalm
Bridge between First and
Second Lesson
God's Word through the apostles
Verse
Praise for the incarnation
Holy Gospel
Praise for the resurrection
Sermon
God's Word interpreted
Hymn of the Day
Chief hymn of the service
Creed
Response to God's Word
Prayers
Concern for the world
1 Tim. 2:1-2
Peace
Sharing God's peace
Matt. 5:23-24
Offering/Offertory
Response to God's Word
Preface
Preparation for Eucharist
Sanctus
Unity with whole Church
Isa. 6:3
Prayer of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving and Matthew 26:17-28
Thanksgiving
remembrance
1 Cor. 11:23-26
Lord's Prayer
Table prayer
Matt. 6:9-13
Communion
Receiving Christ's
John 6:53-58
body and blood for
Post-Communion
Thanksgiving
Canticle
Thank the Lord
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace
Post-Communion
Thanksgiving
Prayer
Benediction
Blessing
Num. 6:22-27
Dismissal
Sent forth into the world
Luke 7:50