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The Apostles' Creed is the oldest and simplest summary of Christian belief, used since the early church as a baptismal confession and statement of orthodox faith.
The Apostles' Creed
The Ancient Rule of Faith
About The Apostles' Creed
Everything you need to understand this historic confession — its origins, its theology, and its enduring place in the life of the Church.
Adopted c. 140 AD (final form c. 700 AD)
Forged by the Early Church Tradition, the Apostles' Creed has guided Christian thought and worship for centuries — a confession tested by time and affirmed by the Church.
Theological Clarity
The Apostles' Creed answers the most essential questions of the Christian faith — who God is, who Christ is, and what the Church believes together. Explore it article by article.
One Faith, Shared Heritage
With 33,000 denominations and one Church, the historic creeds are our common ground. This site exists to make that shared heritage clearly explained and freely available to every believer, student, and seeker.
Why This Site Exists
The Apostles' Creed is the oldest and simplest summary of Christian belief, used since the early church as a baptismal confession and statement of orthodox faith.
The Heavenly Network, in partnership with The Christian Chain, has developed this network of Church Creed and Confession sites in order to make the historic faith of the Church clearly explained, faithfully presented, and freely accessible to every believer, student, and seeker who wants to understand what the whole Church has always believed together.
This site is a scholarly, non-denominational reference site dedicated to the study of The Apostles' Creed. Our mission is to make The Creed accessible, academically rigorous, and contextually explained for Christians, theology students, church leaders, and researchers worldwide.
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- All historical sources and translations are cited and attributed.
- Content is written in an academic, accessible tone for both lay and scholarly readers.
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Ephesians 4:4–6"There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all."
Ecumenical Tradition — c. 140 AD (final form c. 700 AD)
Early Church Tradition
Latest Articles
Explore our most recent writing on this creed — its history, theology, and ongoing significance for the church today.
More Than Baptism: Reciting the Apostles' Creed as a Daily Spiritual Practice
Beyond baptism, the Apostles' Creed has a long history as a personal daily devotional practice. Here's how believers across centuries have used it, and how you can too.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 24, 2026
Named by Name: How the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles Formally Received the Apostles' Creed
Article VIII of the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles explicitly names and formally receives the Apostles' Creed -- a rare, direct textual bridge between the ancient and Reformation eras.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 17, 2026
"He Descended Into Hell": The Apostles' Creed's Most Debated Phrase
The Apostles' Creed's phrase 'he descended into hell' has been understood in several different ways across church history -- here's what it means and why it matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
August 10, 2026
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