Category Archives: meditations

And Sitteth on the Right Hand…                   “… and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;  from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.”           Many people, both Christians and non-Christians want to forget … Continue reading →

He Ascended… “he ascended into heaven…”             One of the greatest challenges, when trying to study sections of the Creed, is:  “Where does one separate the thoughts?”  This is no exception.  We could have included this with Christ’s resurrection, but … Continue reading →

The Third Day… “the third day he rose again from the dead…”             In the course of the Apostle’s Creed most everything that was said about our beliefs was pretty normal and straightforward.  At least up until now.             Think … Continue reading →

He Descended… “…he descended in to hell…”             For many of us, this short phrase in the Apostle’s Creed is troublesome.  The very idea that our Lord and Savior descended in to hell does not make much sense.  If Jesus … Continue reading →

Who was conceived… “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 …” To just say that Jesus is … Continue reading →

And in Jesus Christ “And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord…” There is such power in our words when we truly comprehend their meaning. This short phrase professes our faith in the second person of the Trinity and … Continue reading →

I Believe in God… “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth…” Sometimes it is difficult for us to realize the power and the meaning our words convey. A prime example is the first several words … Continue reading →