Creed
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Creed is a formal statement of religious beliefs that summarizes the core doctrines of a faith community, especially in Christian tradition.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Confessional text
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Doctrinal formula ⓘ Religious statement ⓘ |
| canBe |
Denominational
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Ecumenical ⓘ Local or congregational ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom |
Informal personal belief
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Non-doctrinal religious practice ⓘ |
| etymologyFrom | Latin word "credo" meaning "I believe" ⓘ |
| expresses | Core doctrines of a faith community ⓘ |
| hasDefinition | A formal statement of religious beliefs that summarizes the core doctrines of a faith community ⓘ |
| hasDomain |
Religion
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Theology ⓘ |
| hasForm |
Concise doctrinal summary
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Fixed formula of words ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
Providing a standard of teaching
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Serving as a boundary marker of a faith community ⓘ Summarizing scriptural teaching ⓘ Unifying believers around shared doctrine ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryTradition | Christianity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasStructure | Often organized around the Trinity in Christian tradition ⓘ |
| historicallyDevelopedIn | Early Christian Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageType |
Normative
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Prescriptive ⓘ |
| mayInclude |
Beliefs about God
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Beliefs about Jesus Christ ⓘ Beliefs about last things (eschatology) ⓘ Beliefs about salvation ⓘ Beliefs about the Church ⓘ Beliefs about the Holy Spirit ⓘ |
| notableExample |
Apostles' Creed
NERFINISHED
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Athanasian Creed NERFINISHED ⓘ Chalcedonian Definition NERFINISHED ⓘ Nicene Creed NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Catechism
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Confession of faith ⓘ Statement of faith ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Defining orthodoxy
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Distinguishing true teaching from heresy ⓘ Liturgical confession of faith ⓘ Summarizing religious beliefs ⓘ Teaching doctrine ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Baptismal rites
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Christian liturgy ⓘ Church membership processes ⓘ Ecumenical councils NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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