The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters — Season 1, Episode 1: The Creed and the Triune God
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 7 episodes
Episode synopsis
Episode 1 of *The Apostles’ Creed: Faith Matters*, titled “The Creed and the Triune God,” explores the foundational Christian belief in God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Through reflections from leading theologians, the episode traces the historical development and purpose of the Apostles’ Creed—as a baptismal confession, a safeguard against heresy, and a concise summary of scriptural truths. It emphasizes the personal nature of belief, the tension between faith and reason, and the transformative trust in a God who reveals Himself through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The discussion also unpacks the Trinitarian framework of salvation, showing how early Christians came to understand God’s unity and diversity through their experience of Christ and the Spirit. Ultimately, the Creed is presented not merely as a doctrinal statement, but as a lived expression of faith rooted in divine relationship and historical revelation.
About The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters
"I believe in God the Father…" Join an esteemed panel of scholars as they explore the Apostles' Creed. In this first episode, they look at The Creed and the Triune God. They discuss the following topics: the origin of and the need for the Creed; the Creed as a defense against heresy and as a baptismal Creed; the meaning and personal nature of belief; the nature of faith; and the triune God of the Creed.