ARK The Creed and Core Beliefs 2

Question 1

The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (381 AD) expanded the Nicene Creed by adding fuller teaching on:

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The Holy Spirit, the Church, baptism, and eternal life

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The nature of Christ's resurrection

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The virgin birth of Jesus

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The papal authority of Rome

Question 2

The article of the Creed that states 'I believe in the communion of saints' refers to:

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The spiritual union and mutual support among all members of the Church — living, dying, and dead

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Receiving Holy Communion

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The gathering of Christians for worship

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The authority of bishops

Question 3

What does the Creed's phrase 'I believe in the holy catholic church' mean by 'catholic'?

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Universal — the whole church throughout time and space

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Roman Catholic under the pope's authority

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The original apostolic church

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Orthodox in doctrine

Question 4

The Creed's statement 'he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father' draws primarily on:

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Psalm 110:1 and Acts 1:9-11

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Isaiah 6

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Ezekiel 1

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Daniel 12

Question 5

The phrase 'born of the Virgin Mary' in the Creed affirms which doctrine?

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The full humanity of Christ through real human birth from a human mother

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Mary's perpetual virginity throughout her life

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Mary's Immaculate Conception

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The Assumption of Mary

Question 6

In the Apostles' Creed, the phrase 'he descended into hell' (or 'descended to the dead') refers to:

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Christ going to the realm of the dead between his death and resurrection

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Christ's suffering on the cross

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The eternal punishment of the damned

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Christ's temptation in the desert