The Apostles' Creed Can Be Divided into Twelve Articles of Faith

Several articles can divide the Apostles' Creed into twelve parts. The Apostles' Creed can be divided into twelve articles.

Why Twelve Articles?

All articles are absolutely necessary for faith: if any article is removed or changed, faith is broken. The division of the Apostles' Creed into twelve articles is symbolic because there were also twelve Apostles; thus, we are reminded that the Creed comes to us and is taught by the Apostles of our Lord.

The Twelve Articles

The following are the articles:

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1. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth;
2. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord;
3. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary;
4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead;
6. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
7. And He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit;
9. The holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints;
10. The forgiveness of sins;
11. The resurrection of the body;
12. And life everlasting. Amen.

To be continued.