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What does it mean?
A statement of core Christian beliefs about the Trinity and Incarnation.
In plain terms
I believe God is three and one, and Jesus is human.
What can you take from it?
State core beliefs clearly and firmly.

Where it applies

  • religious practice
  • confession
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • recite creed
  • state beliefs
  • study doctrine

Questions to consider

  • What are your core convictions?
  • How do you express your beliefs?

Another view

Beliefs vary widely across different traditions.

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