THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 1.3
Lesson 1: The Articles of Faith
Section 3: Importance

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Importance

A. Foundational

  1. Standard

  2. Logical Basis

B. Universal

  1. New Testament

  2. Church History

  3. Present

C. Unifying

Conclusion 


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. In what sense is the Apostles’ Creed “foundational”?

2. What belief of Gnosticism was corrected in the Apostles’ Creed?

3. In what way do the doctrines of the Apostles’ Creed logically lead to other valid doctrines?

4. What does the lesson mean when it says that the Apostles’ Creed is “universal”?

5. What historical creeds were primarily based on the Apostles’ Creed?

6. What organizations are considered “cults,” according to the lesson, because they do not hold to the doctrines of the Apostles’ Creed?

7. How should striving for unity be related to striving for pure doctrine?

8. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages: Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 13:2, Ephesians 4:11-13, and John 17:23.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What do you believe to be the most important or inspiring part of the Creed? Explain why.

2. What are the portions of the Creed that you find most challenging or difficult to grasp? Why?

3. How do you think the Apostles' Creed could be used to promote greater unity among Christian churches?

4. What teaching from this whole lesson has influenced you most? In what way?