Creed ד

Creed ד [∞]

The theme of God’s command and humanity’s response in Dalet ד aligns with several creeds that emphasize God's authority, divine commands, and the necessity of obedience. Here are a few creeds that summarize these ideas:

1. The Nicene Creed (325 AD, revised 381 AD)
   • While not explicitly focused on divine commands, this creed affirms Christ's authority and divine sovereignty, which aligns with the Dalet concept of God's command being absolute and requiring obedience.
   • “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.” This reflects the ultimate authority of God’s Word and the necessity of obedience to Christ.
2. The Apostles' Creed
   • This creed states belief in God as the "Almighty" and in Jesus Christ as "our Lord," affirming divine authority. The Dalet theme of obedience is reflected in the expectation that believers will follow God’s commands.
3. The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
   • This confession strongly affirms God's absolute sovereignty and the necessity of obedience:
   • “The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture.”
   • This aligns with Dalet’s idea that God speaks with absolute authority, and His commands must be obeyed.
4. The Heidelberg Catechism (1563)
   • Question 91 asks, "What are good works?" and answers: "Only those which are done out of true faith, conform to God's law, and are done for His glory."
   • This reflects the obedience required in Dalet, where God's commands dictate righteous action.
5. The Athanasian Creed
   • This creed insists that "Whoever wishes to be saved must, above all, keep the Catholic faith."
   • It emphasizes the necessity of adhering to God's revealed truth, which aligns with Dalet's concept of divine commands requiring obedience.

Creed of Divine Command and Obedience (Dalet ד)

We believe:

1. That God spoke and creation obeyed, for His Word is absolute and irresistible. (Genesis 1:3)
2. That He gave His commandments to His people, not as burdens, but as revelations of His holiness. (Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 5:33)
3. That obedience is not mere submission but the evidence of love for God. (John 14:15)
4. That the Law and Prophets pointed to the perfect fulfillment of God’s command in Christ. (Matthew 5:17)
5. That Jesus, having received all authority in heaven and earth, commands His disciples to teach and obey all that He has instructed. (Matthew 28:18-20)
6. That faith is not passive but active, requiring response in action and truth. (James 1:22, Romans 6:17)
7. That God's commands are not only to be heard but embodied, as Jesus is the living Torah, the Word made flesh. (John 1:14)
8. That through Christ’s obedience, even unto death, He has become the way by which we also walk in obedience. (Philippians 2:8)
9. That obedience to God's command is the path to true life, wisdom, and communion with Him. (Deuteronomy 30:16)
10. That in the final revelation, all will see the glory of His Word fulfilled, and every knee will bow in acknowledgment of His authority. (Philippians 2:10-11)

Amen.