AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (16 - 20)

AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (16)
From 1 Corinthians 8 and 12 (variant)

We believe in one God and Father;
from him all things come.


We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ;
through him we come to God.


We believe in one Holy Spirit;
in him we are baptised into one body.


We believe and trust in one God,
Father, Son and holy Spirit. Amen.



AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (17)
From 1 Corinthians 12

We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
one faith, one baptism,
one God and Father of us all,
who is in all and over all
and through all. Amen.



AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (18)
From 1 Corinthians 12

Let us affirm our faith in the unity and the diversity of God:

We believe in one Holy Spirit,
giver of gifts of various kinds.


We believe in one Jesus Christ,
Lord of various kinds of service.


We believe in one almighty Father,
working in various ways.


We believe in one God;
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.



AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (19)
From 1 Corinthians 15

Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Christ died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he was buried;
he was raised to life on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures;
afterwards he appeared to his followers,
and to all the apostles:
this we have received,
and this we believe. Amen.



AFFIRMING OUR FAITH (20)
From 2 Corinthians 1

All God's promises are 'yes' in Christ; through him we give glory to God and say, 'Amen':

It is Christ
to whom we belong.


It is the Father
who assures us of our salvation
and anoints us for his service.


It is the Spirit
by whom we are sealed in love
for evermore.

We believe in one God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.