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Creeds ר []

Historic Creeds That Summarize These Themes:

  1. The Nicene Creed – Affirms that God has spoken through the prophets and reveals Himself through His Son.
  2. The Apostles’ Creed – Acknowledges divine revelation through Christ and the Holy Spirit.
  3. The Athanasian Creed – Emphasizes the truth revealed about God’s nature.
  4. The Chalcedonian Definition – Establishes the revelation of Christ’s dual nature.

Proposed Creed Inspired by Biblical Themes and Sensus Plenior Principles

We believe

  1. That God reveals Himself and calls His people into conversation, inviting them to see, hear, and respond. Exodus 3:4, Isaiah 1:18
  2. That He speaks through His prophets, unveiling His plans so that His people may know and understand His ways. Amos 3:7, Jeremiah 33:3
  3. That in Christ, the fullness of God’s revelation is made known, and by His Spirit, we are led into all truth. John 16:13, Colossians 2:2-3
  4. That the words of Scripture are not hidden but revealed, inviting us to seek wisdom and to engage with God’s eternal purpose. Matthew 16:15-17, Proverbs 2:6
  5. That the mysteries of the kingdom are given to those with ears to hear, for God delights in revealing Himself to those who seek Him. Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:11
  6. That He has declared, “Come, let us reason together,” making a way for sinners to be cleansed, restored, and brought into His presence. Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 10:19-20
  7. That all things have been revealed in Christ, and the Spirit continues to testify of Him, leading His people in understanding and truth. John 15:26, Ephesians 1:9-10
  8. That the revelation of Jesus Christ is given for our instruction, our transformation, and our eternal hope. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:10

Amen.