What Do Christians Believe?
You might be wondering just what is it that Christians believe. That’s a good question. Some people reading this might not be familiar with Christian beliefs at all. Some might have Christian friends and be able to infer what Christians believe. And let’s face it, with the plethora of Christian denominations, with their various practices and services, it may well be hard to figure out exactly what a Christian does believe. And some people might think they know what Christians believe. But what do Christians really believe? Well, this page is going to try to tell you.
It’s not the purpose of this article to tell you which Christian denomination is the "right" denomination (or which Christian denominations are "wrong", for that matter). In fact, this article has nothing to do with churches or denominations. The purpose of this article is to point out the basis of Christianity. What are the beliefs that are core beliefs to Christianity?
Christians believe:
- the Bible is God-inspired (Timothy 3:16, 17).
- God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
- that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12).
- that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).
- that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
- that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (1 John 1:9).
- that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16).
The Apostle’s Creed is one of the earliest statements of Christian belief.
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
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