The second article of the Creed is, "and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord".
The second article of the Apostles' Creed begins the Church's profession of faith concerning Jesus Christ. While the first article focuses on God the Father and creation, the second article introduces the Son, through whom the work of redemption is accomplished. The name Jesus means "God saves", revealing His mission to save humanity from sin. Christ means "Anointed One" or "Messiah", indicating that He is the Saviour promised throughout the Old Testament. By calling Jesus the only Son of God, the Creed teaches that His relationship with the Father is unique and eternal. By calling Him Lord, Christians acknowledge His divine authority and worship Him as God. This article marks the beginning of the Church's teaching on the person and work of Jesus Christ, who stands at the very centre of the Catholic faith.
Jesus means "God saves". The title "Christ" means "Anointed One", "Messiah". The title "Lord" indicates divine sovereignty. In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, "Lord" was the name most often used to translate the divine name revealed to Moses.
Acts 2:36
Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.
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