Why We’re Preaching the Apostles’ Creed

I’m genuinely excited that we’re beginning a brand new sermon series walking through the Apostles’ Creed — and I really think it’s going to be a blessing to our church family. While some of our gatherings do use more liturgical elements than others, you might not think of creeds as something typically associated with a laid-back, low-key ministry like ours. But I’d love to share why we think it’s well worth slowing down and digging in.

The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest and most widely used summaries of Christian belief. It didn’t come from a single council or a headline-making controversy, but grew organically in the early centuries of the church as a simple, memorable way to pass on the gospel. It’s called the Apostles’ Creed not because the apostles themselves wrote it, but because it faithfully summarises their teaching — the teaching of the New Testament.

In fact, versions of this creed were likely used in baptisms and catechism (discipleship for new believers) as early as the second century. That means Christians were declaring these same truths — about God the Father, Jesus his Son, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the hope of resurrection — long before there were printed Bibles in every home or worship bands on every stage.

So why are we preaching it now?

Because sometimes, in our desire to keep things real and relational (something we value deeply at Soul Revival), we risk assuming that everyone’s already clear on the core of what we believe. We do use litergy across the church, especially at formal events and our services are structured on the prayer book services. A series like this is great, whether you’re brand new to Jesus or have been walking with him for decades, it’s worth revisiting the solid ground beneath our feet.

Creeds are not a replacement for Scripture — far from it. But they’re like handrails that help us hold onto the big story of the Bible. In a world full of opinions, confusion, and shifting truths, the Apostles’ Creed reminds us of the unchanging gospel we share as Reformed Evangelicals. 

Over the next 11 weeks, we’ll take each line of the creed and see how it’s grounded in the Word of God. We’ll explore what it means to say we believe in “God the Father Almighty” or that Jesus “rose again from the dead” — not just intellectually, but in how we live, love, and share our lives together.

So whether you’re a longtime member or just starting to explore faith, this series is for you. Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and bring your questions. Let’s discover together how this ancient creed can shape our present trust in the living God.

Grace and peace,

Stu

Lead Pastor, Soul Revival Church