THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 1.2
Lesson 1: The Articles of Faith
Section 2: Overview

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

II. Overview

A. God

  1. Trinity

  2. Persons

B. Church

  1. Participation

  2. Preservation

C. Salvation


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the three main themes of the Apostles’ Creed?

2. What are the three statements that introduce each main section of the Apostles’ Creed?

3. Is the word “Trinity” in the Bible or in the Apostles’ Creed?

4. Explain the teaching of the Apostles' Creed on the Trinity.

5. What does the Islamic religion teach about Jesus?

6. What does the Apostles' Creed teach about the Holy Spirit?

7. When the Apostles’ Creed speaks of the “holy catholic church,” what does it mean?

8. Make sure you are familiar with the content of each of the following Bible passages: Hebrews 10:25, Jude 3-4, John 3:16-17, and John 5:28-29.

9. When the Creed mentions the phrase “(I believe in) the resurrection of the body,” to what is it referring?

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why do you think it is important to believe in the Trinity?

2. Can you honestly say that you believe the doctrines surveyed in this section of the lesson? Explain.

3. Are you actively participating in a local church? If not, why not? If so, how has it been helpful for you in your Christian walk?

4. Why do you think more attention is not given to the topic of the Holy Spirit in the Apostles' Creed? What importance do you give to the role of the Holy Spirit in your own spiritual walk?