The first article of the Creed is, "I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth".
The first article of the Apostles' Creed forms the foundation of the entire Christian faith. Before speaking about Jesus Christ, the Church first professes belief in God the Father, who created everything that exists. By calling God "Father", Christians express the personal relationship that God desires with humanity. By calling Him "almighty", they acknowledge His unlimited power and authority over all creation. By professing Him as "Creator of heaven and earth", believers recognise that everything visible and invisible owes its existence to God. This article reminds us that the universe is not the result of chance but of God's wisdom and love. It also teaches that every human person depends upon God and finds their ultimate purpose in Him. All the other articles of the Creed build upon this fundamental truth about God and His relationship with creation.
Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Creed begins with God the Father, because the Father is the first divine Person of the Most Holy Trinity. We believe that God created the world according to his wisdom and love.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
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