Creeds ם

Creeds ם [∞]

1. The Nicene Creed (AD 325, revised 381) – Affirms Christ’s eternal divinity, His incarnation, and His continued role as the mediator between God and humanity.
2. The Chalcedonian Definition (AD 451) – Declares Christ as fully God and fully man in one person, a state that is permanent and unchangeable.
3. The Athanasian Creed (5th-6th century) – Emphasizes the unity of Christ’s divine and human natures and the necessity of believing in the incarnate Son for salvation.
4. The Westminster Confession (1647) – Elaborates on Christ’s mediatorial work and His eternal priesthood, reinforcing the idea of an everlasting covenant.

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Proposed Creed: The Eternal Covenant of the Bridegroom

1. We believe that Christ, the eternal Word, became flesh and remains forever incarnate, dwelling among His people. (John 1:14, Philippians 2:7-8)
2. We believe that in Christ, the law was fulfilled, securing a permanent covenant between Him and His bride. (Matthew 5:17, Romans 8:3-4)
3. We believe that by His sacrificial death, He established the new and everlasting covenant, written on the hearts of His people. (Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 9:15)
4. We believe that Christ, as the faithful Bridegroom, has joined Himself to His bride, the church, in an unbreakable union. (Ephesians 5:25-27, 2 Corinthians 11:2)
5. We believe that He lives forever as our High Priest, continually interceding for His people and preserving them in His love. (Hebrews 7:24, Revelation 1:13)
6. We believe that the church, as His beloved bride, will one day be presented to Him in radiant glory, having been washed by His word and Spirit. (Ephesians 5:26-27, Revelation 19:7-9)

To Him be the glory forever and ever, for His covenant is eternal, and His love endures without end. (Psalm 136:26, Hebrews 13:20)