The Creeds

Some churches don't use creeds on a regular basis and some don't use historic creeds at all. In the Lutheran church either the Apostles' Creed or Nicene Creed is usually part of the service. The Creeds allow the worshiper to confess with other Christians what is true. What better way to worship than to tell God what He did for us.

Some interesting information about the Apostles' Creed: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles)

• Traditionally considered the oldest creed.
• Served as a summary of the Christian faith for the early Christians ( as well as Christians down through the centuries).
• Luther said "Christian truth could not possibly be put into a shorter and clearer statement."
• It was most likely formulated to combat the heresy of gnosticism.

Some interesting information about the Nicene Creed: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed)

• Similar to the Apostles' Creed except that it confesses the Triune God and His gracious work in more detail.
• The earliest form adopted at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD
• It was formulated to reject the heresy of Arius who denied the Holy Trinity, especially the deity of Christ.
• Over time it was enlarged to present the deity of the Holy Spirit more fully.