Friday, July 17, 2020

Reflection - Spiritual Journey - Personal Convictions

Source (book): "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, PART I: SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, Chapter 7, "Strengthening Convictions", Question 1, Page 44.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012


Make a list of your convictions upon which you live.
PHOTO: Make a list of your convictions upon which you live.
I would like to make the list of my convictions upon which I live by using the Apostles' Creed during the Sacrament of Baptism:

Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth?

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended to the dead.; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He will come to judge the living and the dead?

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting?
 
Following each question, the candidate answers: "Yes, I believe". If the candidates (especially infants) are unable to answer for themselves, the sponsors (especially parents) are to answer the questions.


Compare that list with the Apostles' creed or the Nicene Creed.
How Creeds Came About in Church History
Creeds were written since the early church to encapsulate the Christian faith. They usually arose out of a need to correct false teaching, and to ground believers in what are the most important elements of faith. They are wholly biblical, and some details are added along the way to exclude erroneous beliefs that had cropped up. The Creeds written before the Reformation in the 16th century are shorter and more basic, such as the Apostles' Creed reproduced below (not written by the Apostles). The Creeds and Confessions written after the Reformation include doctrinal stands of the church.

The Apostles' Creed
"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he decended into hell (Hades); the third day he rose again from the dead, he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen."

The Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed, which was a declaration of faith by the church in the fourth century AD. This creed has been embraced ever since by all major branches of the Christian church. The Creed arose as a result of false teachings about God and Christ. Arius, an Alexandrian heretic, was spreading a dangerous view that called into question the divinity of Christ. Christ, he claimed, was only the most perfect of God's creation, but was not equal to God. The 318 bishops who gathered at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 condemned Arius's view and, to make clear the faith of the church, produced the Nicene Creed (which was further expanded later in the century).

In the Creed, we find these words concerning Christ:

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from light,
true God from true God.
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.

 It is important to recognise that what we believe about Jesus affects our attitude towards Him and the way we relate to Him. Sound doctrine is connected with deep devotion.


Which of your convictions are non-negotiable and which are beliefs you are not sure of? Share your reflections with other Christians.
Non-negotiable convictions
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Convictions (beliefs) not sure of
N.A.

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Make a list of your convictions upon which you live. Compare that list with the Apostles' creed or the Nicene Creed. Which of your convictions are non-negotiable and which are beliefs you are not sure of? Share your reflections with other Christians.

Make a list of your convictions upon which you live. [1]
I would like to make the list of my convictions upon which I live by using the Apostles' Creed during the Sacrament of Baptism:


I would like to make the list of my convictions upon which I live by using the Apostles' Creed during the Sacrament of Baptism.
PHOTO: I would like to make the list of my convictions upon which I live by using the Apostles' Creed during the Sacrament of Baptism.
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Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth?

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended to the dead.; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He will come to judge the living and the dead?

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting?

Following each question, the candidate answers: "Yes, I believe". If the candidates (especially infants) are unable to answer for themselves, the sponsors (especially parents) are to answer the questions.


Following each question, the candidate answers: 'Yes, I believe'.
PHOTO: Following each question, the candidate answers: "Yes, I believe". If the candidates (especially infants) are unable to answer for themselves, the sponsors (especially parents) are to answer the questions.
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Compare that list with the Apostles' creed or the Nicene Creed.
How Creeds Came About in Church History [2]
Creeds were written since the early church to encapsulate the Christian faith. They usually arose out of a need to correct false teaching, and to ground believers in what are the most important elements of faith. They are wholly biblical, and some details are added along the way to exclude erroneous beliefs that had cropped up. The Creeds written before the Reformation in the 16th century are shorter and more basic, such as the Apostles' Creed reproduced below (not written by the Apostles). The Creeds and Confessions written after the Reformation include doctrinal stands of the church. [2]


Creeds were written since the early church to encapsulate the Christian faith.
PHOTO: Creeds were written since the early church to encapsulate the Christian faith. They usually arose out of a need to correct false teaching, and to ground believers in what are the most important elements of faith. They are wholly biblical, and some details are added along the way to exclude erroneous beliefs that had cropped up.
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The Apostles' Creed [2]
"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he decended into hell (Hades); the third day he rose again from the dead, he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen." [2]


The Apostles Creed
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The Nicene Creed [3]
The Nicene Creed, which was a declaration of faith by the church in the fourth century AD. This creed has been embraced ever since by all major branches of the Christian church. The Creed arose as a result of false teachings about God and Christ. Arius, an Alexandrian heretic, was spreading a dangerous view that called into question the divinity of Christ. Christ, he claimed, was only the most perfect of God's creation, but was not equal to God. The 318 bishops who gathered at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325 condemned Arius's view and, to make clear the faith of the church, produced the Nicene Creed (which was further expanded later in the century).


The Nicene Creed
PHOTO: The Nicene Creed
The Creed arose as a result of false teachings about God and Christ. Arius, an Alexandrian heretic, was spreading a dangerous view that called into question the divinity of Christ. Christ, he claimed, was only the most perfect of God's creation, but was not equal to God.
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In the Creed, we find these words concerning Christ:

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from light,
true God from true God.
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.


In the Creed, we find these words concerning Christ:
PHOTO: In the Creed, we find these words concerning Christ:
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from light,
true God from true God.
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
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It is important to recognise that what we believe about Jesus affects our attitude towards Him and the way we relate to Him. Sound doctrine is connected with deep devotion. [3]


It is important to recognise that what we believe about Jesus affects our attitude towards Him and the way we relate to Him.
PHOTO: It is important to recognise that what we believe about Jesus affects our attitude towards Him and the way we relate to Him. Sound doctrine is connected with deep devotion.
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Which of your convictions are non-negotiable and which are beliefs you are not sure of? Share your reflections with other Christians.
Non-negotiable convictions [3]
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.


I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
PHOTO: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
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I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.


I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
PHOTO: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.


I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
PHOTO: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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Convictions (beliefs) not sure of
N.A.
 
Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, please help us to reaffirm regularly our following convictions.

'I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.'

Help us to recognise that what we believe about Jesus affects our attitude towards Him and the way we relate to Him. Protect us from false teachings. We pray for sound doctrine to be connected with our deep devotion. Help us to remain firm, grow stronger and stay true to our convictions faithfully till the end.

Please help us to be blessed with eternal life. Let our call to become Christlike through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, and our labour in the Lord not being in vain.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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Reflection - Spiritual Journey - Personal Convictions
Source (book): "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, PART I: SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, Chapter 7, "Strengthening Convictions", Question 1, Page 44.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012







Also from the same author, Robert M. Solomon

"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon

'Faithful to the end', A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon<br>
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html


"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html


"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

'Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html


"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

'Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html 


"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html



Reference
[1] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Apostles' Creed, Rite of Baptism, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostles%27_Creed

[1a] From "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, Copyright © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-981-14-1836-5, PART I: SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, Chapter 7, "Strengthening Convictions", Page 39-43.

[2] From "Faithful to the end" A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, Copyright © 2014 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-1-62707-241-0, PART ONE: UNITED WITH CHRIST, Chapter 2 "I know whom I have believed" (2 Timothy 1:1-18), Page 17.

[3] From "Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, Copyright © 2017 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-981-11-6752-2, Chapter 11, "O Come, All Ye Faithful", Page 107-114.


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