About the Apostolic Composition.
37. Say the Apostles' Creed, that is, "I believe in God!“
»I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; - and in Jesus Christ, His only son, Our Lord; - who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, he was born of the Virgin Mary; - martyred under Pontius Pilate, crucified, he died and was buried; - descended into hell, on the third day he rose again; He ascended to the heavens, he is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; - from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. - I believe in the Holy Spirit; - the holy catholic church, Communion of Saints; - forgiveness of sins; - the resurrection of the body; - eternal life. Amen*.
38. Why do we call this composition "Apostolic” ? Therefore we call this composition "Apostolic.", for it comes from the apostles.
39. How many parts, that is, articles of faith, the Apostolic Creed is composed ?
Twelve parts, that is, articles of faith, the Apostles' Creed is composed.
First article of faith.
40. As the first article of faith says?
The first article of faith is singing: »I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth *.
41. What the first article of faith teaches us?
The first article of faith teaches us:
1. that there is one God;
2. that the first divine person is called the Father;
3. that God will create! heaven and earth.