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The '''Apostles' Creed''' is a statement of Christian belief, used by both [[Protestantism|Protestant]] and [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] Churches. It reflects beliefs that were affirmed officially in the [[Nicene Creed]] by the entire Church. In its present form, it dates to about the eighth century.<ref name="LBD">'Elliot Ritzema and John D. Barry, “Apostles’ Creed,” ed. John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).</ref> While it is attributed in name to the [[Apostles]], the creed in its current form was not formulated until a few hundred years after their deaths. | The '''Apostles' Creed''' is a statement of Christian belief, used by both [[Protestantism|Protestant]] and [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] Churches. It reflects beliefs that were affirmed officially in the [[Nicene Creed]] by the entire Church. In its present form, it dates to about the eighth century.<ref name="LBD">'Elliot Ritzema and John D. Barry, “Apostles’ Creed,” ed. John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).</ref> While it is attributed in name to the [[Apostles]], the creed in its current form was not formulated until a few hundred years after their deaths. | ||
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