Affirm the Ancient Creed

Read the creed, learn the story, then check the box to reveal a printable certificate. No log‑in, no scripts — just your solemn word before God.

Nicene Creed (AD 325)

The creed set forth at the Council of Nicaea to confess the Son as true God from true God and anathematize Arian teaching.

We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father, only‑begotten, that is, from the essence of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one essence with the Father, through whom all things came to be, things in heaven and things on earth; who for us humans and for our salvation came down and was incarnate, became human, suffered, and rose on the third day, and ascended into the heavens, and will come to judge the living and the dead; and in the Holy Spirit. Those who say, "There was when he was not," or, "Before being born he was not," or that he came into being from non‑existence, or who assert the Son of God is of a different hypostasis or essence, or created, or subject to change or alteration — the catholic and apostolic Church anathematizes.

Niceno‑Constantinopolitan Creed (AD 381)

The expanded creed from the Council of Constantinople, confessing the Trinity and the Spirit’s procession.

We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only‑begotten Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became human; He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; on the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father; He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead; His kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke through the prophets. In one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Learn the backstory (Why these creeds?)
  • Nicaea (AD 325): convened by Emperor Constantine to address Arian claims that the Son was a created being. The council confessed the Son as homoousios — of one essence with the Father.
  • Constantinople (AD 381): reaffirmed and expanded the creed, clarifying the full divinity and personal work of the Holy Spirit and the unity of the Church, baptism, and hope of resurrection.
  • Why affirm now? Public confession unites believers to the ancient, apostolic faith and forms disciples in essential doctrine — not politics or trends, but the living core of Christian worship.

Affirm & Prepare Your Certificate

Certificate of Creedal Affirmation
Nicene / Niceno‑Constantinopolitan Faith
This is to certify that [Type Your Full Name] openly affirmed the ancient Christian creed known as [Select Creed Above], confessing one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — in continuity with the apostolic Church.

On this day of [Date], at [City / Region], in fellowship with Christ Commanded Church.
Rev. Dr. Jake David Beard
Minister / Witness
[Affirmer’s Printed Name]
Affirmer
Tip: Click the bracketed fields to type. Then print to PDF (Ctrl/Cmd+P). For best results, choose “More settings → Background graphics”.
How to use this without uploads
  1. Select a creed and read it carefully.
  2. Fill in name, place, and date (optional reminders only).
  3. Check “I solemnly affirm…” — the certificate appears.
  4. Click into bracketed fields on the certificate and type directly.
  5. Press Ctrl/Cmd+P → Save as PDF. You now have a signed certificate.
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