Creeds & Confessions

New Life affirms the following creeds and confessions to be faithful and authoritative documents that inform our understanding of Scripture and shape the way we live as Christ followers.

Creeds

APOSTLES' CREED
Originally written in the 2nd century, the Apostles' Creed is the oldest statement of the Christian faith and is a summary of the teachings of the apostles. 
NICENE CREED
Written by the Council of Nicea and the Council of Constantinople, the Nicene Creed was written in response to heresies, particularly Arianism. The creed explains the trinity and addresses the person of Christ as well as creation, redemption, and sanctification.
ATHANASIAN CREED
Named after the fourth century bishop Athanasius who was known for defending Trinitarianism against the Christian heresy Arianism,  the Athanasian Creed addresses the doctrine of the trinity.
Read the Creeds

 Confessions

The Heidelberg Catechism https://networkhorizon.org/heidelbergcatechism

The Belgic Confession https://networkhorizon.org/belgic-confession

The Canons of Dort https://networkhorizon.org/canons-of-dort

The Belhar Confession https://networkhorizon.org/belhar-confession

The Great Lakes Catechism on Marriage and Human Sexuality https://networkhorizon.org/great-lakes-catechism