Our Faith
The First Presbyterian Church of Mount Airy holds to the broad, historic creeds of the Christian Church such as The Nicene Creed, Apostles’ Creed, Westminster Longer and Shorter Catechism, The Heidelberg Catechism, The Second Helvetic Confession, A Brief Statement of Faith - Presbyterian Church (USA) and others. These creeds and confessions guide our understanding of the Trinity, faith, scripture, and the Church. They are used, in whole or in part, in each of our worship services. The two creeds most frequently used are shared below.
First Presbyterian Church of Mount Airy is a member of Salem Presbytery of Presbyterian Church (USA).
First Presbyterian Church of Mount Airy is a member of Salem Presbytery of Presbyterian Church (USA).
The Nicene Creed |
The Apostles' Creed |
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We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. |
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
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; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord's PrayerIn addition to the creeds and confessions we also use The Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13) in our worship services.
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. |
For more information on the Creeds and Confessions of our faith, refer to The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church, Part 1: The Book of Confessions [PDF].
