Creed

I believe in God the One and Only,
    Almighty Creator of the Universe,
    Father of the Trinity,
    Holy and Righteous Judge of my soul.

I believe in the fallen state of Man,
    The created image of God corrupted,
    His guiltiness in the light of the Word,
    His helplessness before the wrath of God.

I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ,
    The infinite God-Man, Son of the Father,
    Born to the Virgin Mary,
    The only Way, Truth, and Life.

I believe in the saving work of Christ,
    His sinless life on earth under the Law,
    His death on a cross for the sake of sinners,
    His resurrection on the third day unto life and glory.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
    Mover of men's hearts,
    Revealer of the secrets of God,
    Comforting Counselor of the Christian.

I believe in one holy catholic church,
    The invisible kingdom of God,
    Chosen as His beloved elect,
    Justified and sanctified by the work of Christ.

I believe that my Lord is coming again.
    He will judge this world.
    He will condemn the guilty.
    He will receive unto Himself His saints
    And I will be with Him in glory for all eternity.

"Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!" Revelation 22:20b

   This poem was written for Bible Class my senior year of high school. I forget the assignment, but it takes its inspiration from Rich Mullins' song Creed.