The Apostles' Creed: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 
born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
He descended into hell; On the third day '
He rose again from the dead; 
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the 
right hand of God the Father almighty; 
From there he will come to judge 
the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
The holy catholic Church, 
the communion of saints, 
The forgiveness of sins, 
The resurrection of the body, 
and life everlasting. Amen. 

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18-21, John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 13:8, Colossians 1:19-20, Romans 12:1, Titus 3:5

Intro:

• Joseph introduces himself, serving in a church planting residency.
• Focuses on the Apostles' Creed line: "and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord."
• Highlights the importance of the Trinity and belief in Jesus.

The Apostles' Creed:

• Recites the full Apostles' Creed.
• Emphasizes it as a tool pointing to scripture, not the ultimate source.
• Addresses skepticism towards creeds, acknowledging it's okay to question.
• Clarifies the difference between knowing about Jesus and believing in Him.

Jesus: Christ, Son, and Lord:

• Christ (Messiah):
  • Matthew 16:16: Peter's confession.
  • Isaiah 61:1: Jesus, the anointed one.
  • Luke 4:18-21: Jesus's confirmation of Isaiah's prophecy.
• Son (Huios):
  • John 3:16: Jesus, the only begotten Son.
  • Emphasizes Jesus's unique relationship with the Father.
• Lord (Kurios):
  • Romans 10:9: Confessing Jesus as Lord leads to salvation.
  • Signifies Jesus's supreme authority and mastery.

Jesus's Faithfulness and Our Belief:

• Jesus's promise to build His church (Matthew 16:18).
• Addresses those hurt by the church, reminding them of Jesus's unchanging faithfulness (Hebrews 13:8).
• Personal testimony of encountering Jesus's redemptive power.
• The importance of believing in Jesus's ability to heal and restore (Romans 8:28).
• Colossians 1:19-20: Reconciliation through Jesus's blood.
• Romans 12:1: Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice.
• Titus 3:5: Salvation by God's mercy, not our works.
• Emphasizes daily submission to Jesus as Lord.

Call to Action:

• Encourages listeners to examine their belief in Jesus.
• Invites those struggling to receive prayer and breakthrough.
• Reminds listeners that today is the day of salvation.

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