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Which came first the Apostles Creed or the Nicene Creed?
Some attribute the Apostles Creed to the twelve apostles themselves, although scholars for the most part believe it was constituted in either the latter first or second century. In any account, it is older than the Nicene Creed.
How are the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed similar to yet different from each other?
They are very similar. In fact, the Nicene creed is essentially a lengthened version of the Apostles' creed containing everything that the Apostles' creed has in it. There is only one exception where the Apostles' creed has new information: the Apostles' creed states that Jesus descended into the dead before rising in three days whereas the Nicene creed does not mention the descending of Jesus into the dead. Both creeds are used in Masses said around the world as an acceptable prayer that occurs after the Homily at the start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It is up to the local Bishop's preference. In the United States, the Nicene creed is used most typically. The Apostles' creed is typically used when saying a Rosary.
Why is the nicene creed a key teaching in the catholic church?
The purpose of creeds in any religion is to help define what a person or group believes. The problem with them is that if they are taken the wrong way, they can distance you from Goid rather than getting you closer to him. Case in point are the Pharisees and religious leaders of Jesus' day. When questions or challenges come up against the Bible or doctrine, then creeds can help define what you believe. For instance, The Apostles Creed.
Nicene creed 325 ad?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe original Nicene Creed came out of the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., it was much shorter than the Creed that we use now and call by the same name. That Creed ends with the phrase "and in the Holy Spirit", after that were attached four anathemas against Arianism. The Nicene Creed that we recite at Mass each week is an amplified Creed which was written by the Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D..
Why is the Nicene Creed sometimes translated using 'We Believe's and other times with 'I believe's?
The Apostle's Creed starts with "I believe" and the Nicene Creed with "We believe". After Vatican II, we recited the Nicene Creed using "we" since our faith is a community relation to God rather than a personal one. We are a community of believers. I believe that the "I believe" will be reverted to in the new translation next year.
What are the protestant beliefs?
Protestants have many different beliefs. When Martin Luther broke with the Roman Catholic Church he summarized his differences as only Grace, only Faith, and only Scripture. He continued to accept the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and many other Christian teachings used by the Roman Catholics. Different protestant groups have different beliefs. The differences in procedures are usually much greater than the differences in doctrine.
Did Tertullian live before the Nicene Creed?
The prolific early Christian author, Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus, also known as Tertullian, lived approximately 160 to 220 CE. This was more than a century before the Nicene Creed was adopted in the fourth century.
How do Christians use the Apostles Creed in there everyday lives?
I suppose they use it to reaffirm their faith. Reading the word of God everyday will also reaffirm your faith and is probably better than mindlessly repeating the Apostles Creed.
What was the importance of the NIcene Creed to christian faith?
The Nicene creed is important because it is a creed saying what the Catholic faith believes in.Roman Catholic AnswerThe Nicene Creed that we know today is the second of that name. It is more properly known as the Nicene-Constantinople Creed. It was originally formulated by the Fathers of the Council of Nicaea against Arianism, and was much shorter than the one we know today.
Who from the Apostles created the first article of the Apostles Creed?
The LegendLegend states that the creed took shape at the dictation of the Twelve Apostles, each of whom contributed a special article. Thus, Peter, it was alleged, under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, commenced, "I believe in God the Father Almighty"; Andrew (or according to others, John) continued, "And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord"; James the elder went on, "Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost," etc. This legend is not older than the 5th or 6th centuries, and is absurd on the face of it. (citation - below) Present Day AnswerThe Apostles Creed was composed much later than the time of the Apostles, it is called that because it is based on their teaching, not because they composed it. For a complete discussion and history see the Catholic Encyclopedia article below:
Is assassins creed 2 same as assassins creed 2 discovery?
Assassin's Creed 2 is different than Assassin's Creed 2 Discovery but look foward for Assassin's Creed 3 which starts on the American Revolution everybody knows about it.
Who were the enemies of the Apostles Creed and why?
The Protestants broke away from the catholic church, because they wanted to live and worship as the Bible said, rather than, having the catholic church dictated and control the beliefs and their lives, as history has well informed us. So true Protestants resent the mention of the catholic church, in the creed. True Prostestants and catholics are vastly different.
