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Historic Creeds That Summarize These Themes

1. Nicene Creed (325 AD, revised 381 AD)
   • Affirms Jesus as the Son of God, the visible revelation of the invisible Father, and emphasizes His role in revealing divine truths.
   • Speaks of Christ’s incarnation, suffering, and teaching.
2. Apostles’ Creed (Early Church)
   • Expresses belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, who came in the flesh to reveal God’s kingdom.
3. Chalcedonian Definition (451 AD)
   • Highlights the dual nature of Christ (fully God and fully man), reflecting the hidden (divine) and visible (earthly) aspects of revelation.
4. Athanasian Creed (5th–6th Century)
   • Emphasizes Christ’s divine and human nature and the mystery of His teaching.

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Proposed Creed: The Revelation of the Hidden Word

1. We believe in the Son of God, who speaks in parables, revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to those with ears to hear. Matthew 13:10-11; Matthew 13:34-35
2. We believe that He made known the hidden things of old, bringing forth treasures both new and old. Matthew 13:35; Matthew 13:52
3. We confess that He taught in riddles and dark sayings, that seeing, many would not perceive, and hearing, many would not understand. Luke 8:10; Mark 4:11-12
4. We affirm that in Him, the invisible God was made known, as He spoke of heavenly things through earthly signs. John 16:25; John 1:18
5. We believe that His words, though veiled in mystery, were given to be revealed at the appointed time. John 16:12-13; Colossians 1:26-27
6. We declare that those who seek understanding will be given more, and those who reject wisdom will remain in darkness. Matthew 13:12; Proverbs 25:2
7. We proclaim that the Son of God has made known the Father, and that by His Spirit, the mysteries of Christ are revealed to those who believe. John 14:9-10; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

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