Creeds ן

Creeds ן [∞]

1. The Nicene Creed (AD 325, revised 381)
   • Affirms Christ's incarnation, death, resurrection, and exaltation.
   • States that He "came down from heaven" (humiliation) and was "crucified... suffered and was buried" (final Nun, ן).
   • Declares that He "rose again on the third day" and is "seated at the right hand of the Father" (restoration to divine glory, Son of God).
2. The Chalcedonian Definition (AD 451)
   • Emphasizes Christ’s dual nature: truly God and truly man.
   • Affirms His humility in the incarnation and suffering but also His exaltation after the resurrection.
3. The Apostles’ Creed (developed by AD 8th century)
   • Declares that Jesus "descended into hell" (His humiliation) and "on the third day rose again" (His restoration).
   • Emphasizes His current exaltation: "seated at the right hand of God."

Proposed Creed Inspired by Biblical Themes and Sensus Plenior Principles

The ELTBefore Final Nun Creed (ן) [∞]

1. We confess that the Son of God, in love, humbled Himself, taking on flesh as the Son of Man. Philippians 2:7-8; John 1:14
2. He came in the likeness of sinful flesh to fulfill the law and reveal the Father. Romans 8:3-4; John 14:9
3. As the Son of Man, He suffered and bore our sins in His body on the cross. Isaiah 53:3-5; 1 Peter 2:24
4. He was crucified, died, and was buried, descending into the depths of death. Matthew 27:50; Ephesians 4:9
5. On the third day, He rose again, destroying the power of sin and death. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 6:9
6. In His resurrection, He was glorified, no longer merely the Son of Man but exalted as the Son of God. Romans 1:4; John 17:5
7. He ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He reigns forever. Hebrews 1:3; Acts 2:33
8. His humiliation was for a moment, but His glory is eternal. Hebrews 2:9; Revelation 5:12
9. We await the full revelation of His kingdom, where every knee will bow before Him. Philippians 2:10-11; Revelation 11:15

Amen.