I have recently become
aware of the Apostles’ Creed. Where did it come from? And, can you explain, “He
descended into hell” and “the communion of saints?”
The Apostles’ Creed dates back to approximately 700 AD, although portions of it were found as early as the 2nd century. The creed was not written by the apostles, but it is generally recognized as being faithful to their teaching.
The statement, “He descended into hell,” was added to the original Creed many years later and has never been universally accepted. That’s why you find the statement omitted in many versions of the Creed. At best, the statement expresses the full extent of Christ’s sacrificial death.
The “Communion of saints” in the Creed, refers to the fellowship of believers — not in heaven, but on earth, at all times, and in all places.
The Apostles’ Creed dates back to approximately 700 AD, although portions of it were found as early as the 2nd century. The creed was not written by the apostles, but it is generally recognized as being faithful to their teaching.
The statement, “He descended into hell,” was added to the original Creed many years later and has never been universally accepted. That’s why you find the statement omitted in many versions of the Creed. At best, the statement expresses the full extent of Christ’s sacrificial death.
The “Communion of saints” in the Creed, refers to the fellowship of believers — not in heaven, but on earth, at all times, and in all places.
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