The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters â Season 1, Episode 4: Acquainted With Grief
Documentary âą 30 min âą 1 season, 7 episodes
Episode synopsis
Episode 4 of The Apostlesâ Creed: Faith Matters, titled âAcquainted With Grief,â explores the profound significance of Jesus Christâs suffering, crucifixion, and burial as stated in the Creed: âsuffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.â Through reflections from leading theologians, the episode emphasizes that Christâs suffering was not symbolic or accidentalâit was real, redemptive, and deeply human. By naming Pontius Pilate, the Creed anchors Jesusâ Passion in historical reality, underscoring the injustice of His trial and the brutality of crucifixion. The scholars highlight how Jesusâ willingness to enter into human grief affirms His solidarity with all who suffer, revealing divine love through vulnerability and sacrifice. His burial confirms the finality of death and sets the stage for resurrection, offering hope to believers in the midst of sorrow
About The Apostles' Creed: Faith Matters
"I believe in God the FatherâŠ" 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.