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One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 11/27/25
One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church In the Nicene Creed, we identify the four marks of the Church. They are qualities that Jesus Christ shares with his Church through the Holy Spirit. The four marks of the Church are that it is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. It is ... Read More »
He has spoken through the prophets
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 11/21/25
He has spoken through the prophets The Holy Spirit worked in the hearts and minds of the prophets of the Old Testament, just as He did among the early Christians and continues to do in our lives today. This article of the Creed highlights the connection between the Spirit’s ... Read More »
He is Adored and Glorified
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 11/15/25
He is adored and glorified The direct translation of this phrase from the Greek is, “Together with the Father, He is worshiped and glorified.” In the Creed, “Who” refers to the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. “With the Father and the Son” indicates that the Holy ... Read More »
He Proceeds from the Father and the Son
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 11/05/25
He proceeds from the Father and the Son The original Creed of Nicaea (A.D. 325) concluded with the declaration of belief: “And in the Holy Spirit.” Later, the Creed of Constantinople (A.D. 381) expanded this statement, affirming: “And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who ... Read More »
The Lord the giver of Life
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 10/30/25
The Lord, the giver of Life The prayer card from my ordination in 1984 featured this Scripture passage: 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because He has anointed me.' The bishop laid his hands upon my head and anointed my palms with the oil of Chrism. My ... Read More »
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 10/24/25
I believe in the Holy Spirit Without awareness I was sanctified at baptism. With growing awareness, I was sanctified at confirmation. With full awareness, dedication, and openness, I was sanctified at my ordination to the priesthood. Through it all, the Holy Spirit sanctified me. He has been guarding me ... Read More »
And his kingdom will have no end
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 10/17/25
And his kingdom will have no end All kingdoms of the world rise and fall. The Creed teaches that the kingdom of Christ will have no end. The Bible uses images of God as a ruler to show His reign over creation. It compares God to the most ... Read More »
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 10/10/25
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead Jesus will come. How? In glory. Why? To judge. Jesus will come again in glory, not in the humility and simplicity of his first coming. Instead, he will appear in power to judge. Jesus said, “When ... Read More »
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 10/03/25
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father “So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God” records the gospel according to Mark. Christ's body was glorified ... Read More »
Αnd rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 9/26/25
Αnd rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures “If Christ has not been raised, then empty (too) is our preaching; empty, too, your faith,” says St. Paul. Christianity began as a resurrection movement. The Creed affirms a historical fact: the person of Jesus, truly ... Read More »