The Creeds
Rocky's rival in I & II
Who is Apollo?
What is a catechism?
The "beloved disciple" and author who wrote the Gospel account where Jesus makes several "I am" statements, each revealing a unique aspect of his divine identity and purpose.
Who is John?
Translated in English.
What is July?
The number of books in the Protestant Bible.
What is 66? (The first authoritative list of 66 is found in an annual Paschal (Easter) Letter circulated by Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria in A.D. 367. The Roman Catholic church includes 7 books called Apocrypha not included in the Protestant canon.)
The earliest statement of belief whose author(s) are unknown.
What is the Apostles Creed (2nd to 3rd centuries)
To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.
What is the chief end of man? (WSC Q&A 1)
The number of "I AM" statements that Jesus made in a single gospel account.
What is 7?
A Spanish singer, songwriter and former professional footballer.
The actual word - "Bible" is derived from Latin and Greek for a word that means this.
What are books? (The word bible in Latin and Greek are both "biblia.")
The term used in the earliest creed meaning universal, encompassing all believers throughout history and across the globe.
What is catholic (lowercase "c")?
The only rule that God has given us to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy Him.
What is the Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments? (WSC Q&A 2)
The first and last statements that point to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
What is the "Bread of Life" (John 6) and the "True Vine" (John 15)?
One Hope celebrates 4 of these this month.
What are birthdays (Roman-7/1, Matt-7/6 and Reina-7/17, Kailah-7/22)?
The number of Gospel accounts in the New Testament.
What is four? (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each gospel - which means "good news" in Greek has unique characteristics to describe Jesus identity and ministry. For example, Messiah Matthew, Miracle Mark, Loving Luke, and Joyful John.)
What phrase is omitted from some formulations of the earliest creed because it may cause some to think that Jesus faced further torment after his crucifixion and death?
What is "He descended into hell"? (As Jesus neared death, He said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). His suffering in our place was completed. His soul/spirit went to hades (the place of the dead). Jesus did not go to “hell” or the suffering side of hades; He went to “Abraham’s side” or the blessed side of hades. Jesus’ suffering ended the moment He died. The payment for sin was paid. He then awaited the resurrection of His body and His return to glory in His ascension.)
The Scriptures principally teach this.
What is Faith (what man is to believe concerning God) and Duty (what duty God requires of man)? (WSC Q&A 3)
Namesake of the month.
Who is Julius Caesar (General and former Roman Dictator - born 100 BC, assassinated 44 BC)
In his teachings, Jesus often referenced "the Law" which are the first five books of both Hebrew and Christian Bibles, and is called this.
What is the Torah? (Matthew 5:17-18 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.")
What is "Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth"?
A Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.
What is God? (There is only one only, the living and true God. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. - WSC Q&A 4-6)
Ends in "the Life."
What is the "Resurrection and the Life" (John 11) and "The Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14)
The work stoppage involving the City of Philadelphia and this District Council number is over as of this morning!
What is 33? (AFSCME District Council 33)
The Old Testament contains 39 books which are equivalent to the Hebrew Bible which is called this.
What is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible)? The 24 books of the Ta-na-kh are divided into three main sections: the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings).