Lord’s Day 7
Q22. What must a Christian believe?
Everything that God promises us in the gospel, which the Apostles' Creed teaches us in summary.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Matthew 28:18–20
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
John 20:30–31
“And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What must a Christian believe?
- 2
Why does God give us a summary of faith like the Apostles' Creed?
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Is there a part of what Christians believe that you have questions about?
Illustration
When you pack for a trip, you make a checklist so you do not forget anything important. The Apostles' Creed is like a packing checklist for the Christian faith. It gathers the most important things God promises in the gospel into a short summary so nothing gets left out.
Application
Try saying the Apostles' Creed out loud once this week, slowly, and pause after each line. Ask God to help you understand and believe each part more deeply.