I believe : the Christian's creed /
by Helmut Thielicke; translated by John W. Doberstein and H. George Adnerson.
- xvi, 256 p. ; 21 cm.
Translator's preface -- Author's preface to the English edition -- To the reader --
THE APOSTLES' CREED -- What does it mean to believe? -- THE FATHER BEHIND THIS WORLD -- I believe in God the father -- I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth -- An additional question: do miracles really happen? -- One more question: what is the point of the miracles? --
THE SALVATION OF MAN -- I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only son -- Conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary -- Suffered under Pontius Pilate -- Crucified, dead, and buried -- Descended into hell -- An additional question: where are the dead? -- Rose again from the dead -- First Question: Is the resurrection of Christ legend or reality? -- Third question: how can I be sure of the risen Christ? -- Ascended into heaven, and Sitteth at the right hand of God -- From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead --
THE NEW LIFE AND THE WAITING ON THE WORLD TO COME -- I believe in the Holy Ghost -- I believe...the Holy Christian church, the communion of Saints; the forgiveness of sins -- I believe...the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting