"I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth."

This six-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, based on Alister McGrath's book I Believe, introduces us to the Apostles' Creed and the essential truths about God the Father, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Christians indeed trust in God, and the basics of our faith have remained the same for centuries. These truths are summarized in historic church documents known as creeds. The Apostles' Creed is an ideal starting point for this vital process of consolidating our grasp of the faith.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have a provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for aone-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.



Alister McGrath is the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at Oxford, and (from 2015 to 2018) Gresham Professor of Divinity. His previous posts include Professor of Theology and Education at King's College, London, and Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University. Alister gained first class honours from Oxford University in Chemistry (1975) and first class honours in Theology (1978).He holds an Oxford DPhil (1978) for his research in molecular biology, a DD from Oxford University's Faculty of Theology for his work in historical and systematic theology (2001), and a DLitt from Oxford University's Division of Humanities for his research in science and religion (2013). He was elected FRSA in 2005, in recognition of his work as a public intellectual.



Getting the Most out of The Apostles' Creed



1. I Believe

Genesis 12:1-8; 15:1-6



2. God the Father

Isaiah 40:21-31



3. God the Son: His Identity and Birth

Philippians 2:5-11



4. Godthe Son: His Death and Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:1-28



5. God the Son: His Present Activity and Future Role; God the Holy Spirit

Colossians 1:15-20; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11



6. The Church, Forgiveness and Eternal Life

Ephesians 4:1-13



Leader's Notes