The Apostles' Creed: EVERY Word Explained

[@bruhmingo]

Now please do an 8 hour vid on the athanasian creed

[@paulhess1689]

He’s going to turn into Mike Winger 😂

[@KalebBissonette]

Why 8 hour?

[@yvichenj333]

Couldn't be long enough in my opinion. I love listening to Gavin and Mike!

[@bruhmingo]

@@KalebBissonettebecause it’s nearly 6 times as long and is way more theologically dense.

[@Lutheranjames8524]

@@KalebBissonetteon Trinity Sunday we had to read it and it felt like an hour of reading

[@1988casco]

If only one person comes to Christ through this video then all that time and effort you put in will have been worth it!

[@DavisRidgeway]

Watched to the end. Dr. Ortlund I think you're truly capturing what us young folk are feeling (at least clusters of us), by wanting liturgy and a more traditional looking Christianity.

[@CrownOfThornss]

As a young man, i couldn't agree more🙏

[@kylek3534]

Amen

[@jtbasener1810]

I listened to it all the way through and it was wonderful. I've been lately discouraged, because going to college has made it all the more real how rare my faith can be in some circles. I often feel very lost, as if I am exiled away from my real home. But today's reminder of the Apostol's Creed really helped ground my wandering heart. Thank you for all you do, dear friend!

[@TruthUnites]

may the Lord strengthen you and equip you in your college years!

[@jtbasener1810]

@@TruthUnites I appreciate it! I certainly know He has done so before through your ministry.

[@toddvoss52]

This response alone would have justified all the effort and prayer Dr. Ortlund put into this video. Union with Christ through daily prayer (so important) and, of course, fellowship with other Christians can help you trust that you aren't alone during "this our exile". Hang in there!

[@jtbasener1810]

@@toddvoss52Thank you! I appreciate your kind wishes, dear friend. It is heart-warming to find others who understand just how this loneliness feels. You can be assured that I am seeking community wherever I can find it. God bless you!

[@tammymullins1151]

Praying for you to stand strong in The Most Holy Faith once delivered to the Saints.

[@meghudson4712]

I am so grateful that, as a child, I attended a church where both The Lord's Prayer and The Apostle's Creed were recited weekly, enabling me to have them memorized and hidden in my heart, even through my tumultuous, rebellious youth. The joy they bring when reciting them as a believer reminds me of the emotion you expressed as you delved into each word...a treasure❤.

[@pixelprincess9]

Thank you, Gavin. I am Catholic, but I find your talks so edifying. God bless you in your ministry.

[@gracenotes5379]

Thanks!

[@TruthUnites]

Thanks!

[@greensporevalleyy]

@@TruthUnites Thanks!

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

​@greensporevalleyy thanks!

[@wishyouthebest9222]

I love how often Gavin uses the word happy in all Christian topics. The joy I pray to have more often for myself

[@thomasrutledge5941]

I think his happiness may have exceeded government regulations. =D

[@keeganmet257]

A Truth Unites feature film! We appreciate your hard work.

[@NyghtingMan]

I watched until the end!! You helped save me from the yoked errors of the catholic and orthodox traditions! Still yearning for that liturgical experience and looking for a local church

[@toddvoss52]

I will ignore your "yoked errors" comment regarding my Church, and try to meet you where you are at. I would suggest you try to find a confessional Lutheran Church (i.e. not ELCA) or an ANCA Anglican Church. Otherwise, I think you are going to continue to be disappointed in your liturgical experience. I know they aren't everywhere, so it may be tough. Maybe one of the breakoff Methodist Churches in a congregation that is as high church as possible. That might be second. Or a similar Presbyterian Church of a like - minded congregation.

[@clivejungle6999]

@@toddvoss52 You cant be precious when your institution claims to be the sole One True Church (TM) and declares no salvation exists beyond it.

[@toddvoss52]

@@clivejungle6999 To correct your erroneous claim that the Catholic Church "declares no salvation exists beyond it" , I direct you to Dominus Iesus (issued by CDF in 2000 and adopted into JPII's magisterium); Lumen Gentium para 14-16 (Vatican II), the CCC 846-848;. For the same concepts in earlier expressions Pre Vatican II - see the following from Pope IX: Singulari Quadam (1854, not 1856 or 1912 if doing Google Search), Quanto Conficiamur Moerore (1863) and and the Holy Office Letter with respect to the Feeney controversy (1949). And yes these all at the same time teach Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus. There is no point going back and forth with you until you read these documents of Church and her own understanding of what she believes.

[@SeanusAurelius]

@@toddvoss52 Good for you, friend, that advice is spot on.

[@Mondy667]

You will remain in error until you come back to the Catholic Church

[@AaronLage]

Appreciate the breakdown of "He descended into hell" and what it truly means biblically. Very helpful to discuss through an earlier lens and not the medieval, Dante's Inferno version that is typically conjured up in the modern mind.

[@TheSteakStyles]

I'm a catechist for the Confirmation CCD classes a t my church and this video is a MASSIVE help in not just helping the children to understand, but also to help me understand the words I've been saying my whole life. This has become so much more than just another prayer.

[@Nola4414]

Your usage of the words "here's a happy thought" have the breathe of God all over them. Thanks for saying that. I'm a place where I needed to hear that!

[@Marco-c2o]

I hope that the Apostolic Creed will be one of the signs that will unite all Christians.

[@sebastiansilva6058]

I found your channel a few weeks ago, as someone raised in a protestant (baptist) family I was never really taught about the theology behind our church, I myself never looked into church history so when asked questions about it by either Catholics or Orthodox friends I was easily placed in doubt about my own faith but thankfully your videos had a lot of answers to my many many questions regarding protestantism. My italian classroom had this quote I always loved, "Un popolo che non sa da dove viene, non sa dove va", it translates to "A people who don't know where they come from, don't know where they are going.", and sincerely for a lot of churches I have frequented this has been the bitter truth, as an internal critique, I feel like a lot of protestants (myself included, and I hope I am not generalizing too much) don't know about their church's history and it was refreshing for a young Christian like me to find a protestant apologetics channel that explains complicated theological questions so clearly. Thanks for this excellent video on the Apostles' Creed Gavin, and more generally thanks for the work you do. God bless.

[@THEspindoctor84]

I have a very similar testimony here! I was raised in my Dad's church, which was a "Bible church", and later I found out that means mostly baptist. I don't mean "Bible church" in any negative way, thats just what it was. Anyway, I'm extremely grateful for my dad's preaching and teaching, but like you, I had very little connection to church history. I have recently joined a PCA church, and I've been introduced to the creeds for pretty much the first time. It's awesome to sense the historic connection between the words we say and the ancient church. When I grew up, I didn't have any of that.

[@shaunawilliams6699]

My 4th grade class will start memorizing the Apostles’ Creed soon, so this video is a timely resource to help me prepare a quick introduction for students. Thank you, Gavin!

[@hyeonminyang]

I watched to the end, Gavin! I’m becoming Catholic, but I still binge your contents a lot of the times. Very edifying.

[@JamesClark-le7hu]

This should be required viewing for all Christians. Love it. Thank you Dr Ortlund.

[@Jerome616]

Last year for home school I had my child memorize and go line by line over the Our Father prayer. This year is the 10 commandments. Next year, The creed! This will be a good resource to keep saved.

[@marianhreads]

That's lovely to hear :) My mom did the same (except for the creeds, we didn't know about them then). The Lord's Prayer became a lifeline for me - so very worth memorizing as a child.

[@Jerome616]

@@marianhreads 😇

[@JoshOchoa-o3m]

Tradcath!

[@richardbeall9174]

It required absolutely no effort on my part to get to the end, as I'm sure it will require none when I listen through it again tomorrow. Thank you so much Gavin for your ministry.

[@melissamulkey1033]

Anglican here. Absolutely love this. Thank you once again Gavin❤

[@bmide1110]

Wonderful video. I try to pray the Apostles Creed every day. There is something sweet about being a Western Christian and having this Western profession that stretches back so far. This is my favorite quote about the creed: “Thus also, the text of the creed is not my text. It belongs rather to the community, to the one catholic church which reaches across time, back to the apostles and ahead to those who will greet the resurrection. A creedal recitation is not the expression of the current inventory of my religious opinions; I have not looked inside myself, discovered that I currently think God to be “Father,” “Almighty,” etc., next discovered that you currently make exactly the same inventory, and so joined with you in self-expression. The personal commitment made by reciting the creed is rather that I declare allegiance to the continuing community which stipulates its faith by this text.”

[@ashleybowers9661]

Thank you for this video! I'm am a Lutheran who recently started attending a Evangelical free church. It's been quite the shift. This creed holds a special place in my heart and I often miss the opportunity to recite it.

[@carlosmuller3565]

I watched to the end! And your final remark is so true! As a 26 year old who has only attended a non-liturgical church, liturgy has become something I’m deeply interested in! I started to include it in my private prayers.

[@The_2_Witnesses]

Gavin, your enthusiasm for the Christian faith is so inspiring and empowering! ✨

[@rosabonnette5993]

This is a rich , wonderful explanation of the Apostle’s creed. I was catholic back in my 20’s became a Protestant Christian and I completely forgot about the Creed. Thank you so much for this truth!! I recently found your channel and I praise God for your zeal and passion to His truth and obedience to share it with the world!!

[@TruthUnites]

glad it is helpful, thanks for watching! :)

[@RosaChao-xk5cc]

Gracias! Ilearn a Lot!

[@MastaC2803]

This was a blessing. As a young person I 100% agree…we are hungry for genuine authentic Christianity, discipleship, and worship. Stop trying to entertain us with rock concerts, surface teaching that requires no discipline, and don’t quench the moving of the Spirit. That is too often the case. If it is true and glorifies our Lord Jesus Christ and that is our heart’s desire we will jump all in. Stop doing church like a customer service center and catering to the people. That day we come together is sacred and we MUST go deeper, not concerning ourselves with trying to be inclusive to a new person coming through the door. If we commune with one another and our Lord through the Spirit in holiness and love the world will know Jesus is Lord. Anything else is compromise. Thanks again Dr. Ortlund.

[@dadenamom]

I watched it all and thank you so much. I was raised in a liturgical tradition and sometimes think that my current casual church body has thrown out the baby with the bath water by ignoring things like the creeds. In the past year I have been reflecting on how foundational the creeds were in cementing my understanding of the essentials of faith. I was very happy to see this video and appreciate the time you have put into it.

[@connorpetrick6572]

Soooo good, brother! God really encouraged me this morning through your work on this. Already started praising the Father for his "almightiness." Be encouraged, the Spirit is using you!

[@SpongeBob12915]

Thank you Gavin for such a wonderful video. I want to let you know that Truth Unites has helped me grow in my faith and I'm thankful to you for that

[@bartdanison3236]

Thank you. We are working through the Creed on Sunday nights at my church. Your good work will add to our discussion.

[@IamMe-k9i]

Really appreciate you doing a long video on Apostles creed, really edifying

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

You are one of the first Protestants to talk through Holy Saturday and the triumph over death that I have heard. It was one of the really wonderful things to learn about in becoming Eastern Orthodox.

[@Maranatha99]

We recite the apostles creed in my church every other week, alternating it with the Lord's prayer. I love it!

[@conradlarson7308]

I watched the whole video! I am thankful for this. As an Episcopalian I recite the apostles creed every day at morning and at evening prayer in the office. It sometimes can become something I dont think about, I will strive to be mindful of everything this expressed to me and how beautiful this is!

[@LukeBlase]

Watched to the end! Thank you Gavin for reminding me of the joy that's available to me in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[@tammymullins1151]

Praying for you to stand strong in the most holy faith once delivered to the Saints.

[@leonalefevre6611]

I made it to the end of the video! I listened on the podcast version while I was running. What theological depth, Gavin! I really enjoyed this, and keep up the good work : )

[@MBiggens]

Thanks for this Gavin. I appreciate your passion for this subject. It resonates with me as well.

[@morninglory576]

I watched it to the end! Thank you for the work you put into this video. I didn't grow up in church and never heard anything about the Apostles' creed. You've made it come alive for me! I thank God for you!

[@SeanusAurelius]

Martin Luther's Small Catechism recommends saying the Apostle's Creed every morning and evening along with the Lord's Prayer and other prayers. I don't do that but my little son and I say it together a few times a week and it's great.

[@ikemeitz5287]

I'm delighted that you reference Fred Sanders here! He's one of my favorite living Bible scholars.

[@TruthUnites]

He is terrific!

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

I misread that as Ned Flanders and I was very confused.

[@jdmcwilliams7]

This video was a blessing. Thank you Gavin. To know we get to partake in reciting and clinging to something the community of believers has shared in for generations brings such joy. Rich or poor. Black or white. All reciting and believing these words with all our heart and declaring it as our true identity. Shared with my men’s Bible study group!

[@colinmichaelis3379]

I am just a third of the way into this and am loving this. I love your pastoral heart and the personal “emotion” that you convey. I can’t express how much it encourages me to respond in giving glory God. Thank you, Gavin.

[@colinmichaelis3379]

And now I’ve watched it all the way through. It thrilled my soul in a way I was not expecting. Oh the joy of faith in God. All glory to him.

[@thadofalltrades]

the communion of saints portion is very convicting.

[@kcasto-ze3pm]

Your description of Joseph and Nicodemus brought me to tears. Did not anticipate that when I put this on during a bike ride. Thank you, Gavin.

[@aericabison23]

I disagree about the part where he said they handled His body- they most probably had servants to help with that, not to mention that the Holy Women and His mother were there. In Jewish practice, men could embalm men, but not women; women could embalm both.

[@boomwroasted2547]

I am so moved with you! These words are truly powerful. The “was crucified, dead, and buried” section brought me to tears. Thank you 🙏

[@SallyWaddell-k1n]

It is amazing ! I totally did not expect it, but was suddenly moved to tears as you spoke of all the hypothetical individuals who have lovingly recited these words thru the centuries.

[@JT-qx9bp]

I enjoyed it all the way to the end. Just like all of your videos. Dr. Ortlund. I made my 8th graders memorize the Apostles Creed for a vacation bible school project one year so it was great to hear you flesh it out. I really enjoyed the words about what it means to us when we affirm faith in Jesus, that brought back the wonderful memory of the day faith opened up my reluctant heart!

[@IsGul_Davos]

I watched to the end. Great video. I have recited the creed in my daily devotions for a long time. This video is a nice unpacking of the creed

[@andrewlindgren5290]

Thanks, Gavin! I watched to the end. This is one of your best videos yet. Keep up the great work!

[@carterwoodrow4805]

This is by far my favorite video of yours i have seen, i love the longer form content, specifically about historical christian documents, keep it up Gavin!

[@lindaw1640]

Thank you for this video. I was so encouraged!

[@redeemed_sigma]

Just watched to the end. I do believe this is your best video to date and encapsulates what makes your channel so valuable, for it has both theological depth and relevance to everyday life without sacrificing either. I also appreciate what you said near the end about not making the mistake of thinking young people don't like liturgy, it's great you're getting an understanding of what we are hungry for! Thank you very much for going through with making this!

[@BibleUnbound]

I also listened all the way through and hope this comment spurs on the algorithm to get more seeing this video! Isn't it beautiful, too, how Jesus' descent into Hell reminds us that there is no depths that we can sink to in this life where we will not find Christ (cf. Psalm 139:8)!

[@JoeZimmer]

Watched the video all the way through! Expecting my first child in a couple weeks and can’t wait to teach it to all of my children Lord willing! Also, I appreciate your point about how the younger generations are craving liturgy in the church. This is absolutely true in my circles. Would love to see a video on liturgy someday!

[@michelferreira333]

One of the best videos of this channel. This creed is so amazing! Talking about these things is SO GOOD! Thank you!

[@GetYokedYT]

I watched this entire video and was left wanting more. Not that you’re not already busy, but a multiple episode series on this would be amazing to flesh out each component more deeply. Be Blessed!

[@jamesbock7995]

Watched to the end! In addition to some of the resources you mentioned, I’ve loved Ratzinger’s Introduction to Christianity as a step by step walk through the creed. Thanks Dr. O 🙏🏻

[@noahcombs4481]

God bless you, Gavin. This video brought tears in my eyes. As I’m going through so many personal issues and dealing with stress right now, focusing in on the very foundation of our faith and hope as you’ve done here is a massive encouragement.

[@lovelyleblanc7]

Watched until the end. Amen. Thank you for this video. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@linkeatspie]

Thank you for this video, it was an awesome breakdown of the creed. I feel encouraged thinking of the many Christians who said this creed in times past.

[@samanthiafarthing8591]

I watched to the end. I feel the same way about these historic creeds. They stir my soul. For me it's like when you here those rousing speaches before battles in the Lord of the Rings. I love them!

[@MrMjdixon95]

I took my Youth Group through the Apostle's creed last year and could have used this video in preparation!

[@chessic4]

i watched to the end! This is a great ministry, and I encourage people to consider supporting it.

[@andrekershaw6244]

Watched to the end and shared! One of your most encouraging videos ever, Gavin. Thanks and praise be to God!

[@jasonwoodard7908]

I watched it till the end brother. Thank you for all the work on this!

[@JoelFischer]

Watched to the end. I went through Village Church’s study of the Apostle’s Creed a few years ago, and it was delightful.

[@purelightapologetics4930]

I was singing the Apostle’s Creed in the form of Rich Mullen’s song today! I absolutely love that song! BTW, when I started typing this comment, I reached the point where he talked about it in the video. 😊

[@aadambaxx]

Thanks you, Gavin! Listened to every second on a long drive. So blessed and so encouraged! Seriously so grateful for the time and effort you put in to making excellent videos. You’re the man!

[@StuartMiller-p9x]

I loved this. It's helping me sermon prep. I also love Gavin's humility and application is such a pastoral way. It does make me wonder with how much passion Gavin has, and how much love and care he shows, how he doesn't dip into a hopeful universalism (Christian). To say that Christianity has such joy and hope in knowing this all ends with a happy ending, but then to acknowledge that most people, even some people, end up outside of that happy ending, just doesn't settle with me until I am convinced that God will truly make all things new, restore all things, that all will acknowledge Christ and joyfully confess his Lordship. This isn't a negative comment by any means! I think Apocatastasis logically follows from these great doctrines that Gavin shares so passionately.

[@sgjdavidson3907]

Thank you Dr Gavin

[@Joostin8]

Watched the whole thing and it truly has blessed and thrilled me. Thank you Gavin!

[@megda5]

What a wonderful video. Watched to the end! Thank you for drawing our attention to all these “happy thoughts,” Gavin!

[@boobookitty16]

This video was truly God working through you, Gavin. Thank you!

[@TheHaldermans]

Watch to the end! Thanks Gavin - love that you’re focusing on our future in the new heavens and the new Earth in the year ahead

[@pappywinky4749]

Watched the whole thing, it was really edifying, thank you!

[@mrpoofthekoala]

I watched till the end! Thank you for making this video, your videos are always an insightful and enjoyable time. I happened to want to learn the Apostles Creed 2 weeks ago and thankfully I was in luck! Thanks again!🐨

[@IsaakS.Sanders]

Agreed!

[@zekezechman4711]

Big fan of the creeds and this one in particular. Wonderful to memorize and pray through it. Yes, more on the creeds.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Truth Unites/Petra on the Apostles' Creed. The crossover I didn't know I needed.😊 Great video. Very blessed

[@rockylily36]

This video is incredible! Made it to the end. Thank you Lord for working through Gavin

[@jordanvelazco6408]

I got through it, but I had to divide it between three sessions. Very nice! Now, the Nicene and Athanasian creeds

[@perilouspete]

Thank you for doing this video! Learned a lot and will be sharing it with others. I love the work you do on this channel. May the joy of salvation continue to drive you in your ministry.

[@Nathanbaldwin17]

I've been watching your videos for several years now and this is definitely one of my favorites. I'd love more of this! Thanks Gavin for all your hard work.

[@pauldemarchi128]

thank you Gavin for this inspirational and reassuring break down of our ancient statement of faith. I will gladly review it regularly for its power to make my faith stronger sharing it with others. thank you.

[@Joanne-t6j]

Thank you for this video. As a Protestant, I had read the Apostles’ Creed but never thought too much about it. It was never part of my church experience, though the Lord’s Prayer was in the first church I was a member of. In a sense, I never felt the need of it because there was such an emphasis on memorising scripture. I thought there was no need to memorise or learn a creed which summarised what I believed. Your presentation has made me rethink that attitude. I have determined to go through the creed and while meditating on each section, make all the links I can to all the relevant verses. It will probably take me a long time but I think it’s going to be very beneficial. Thank you again.

[@ronschott-w7j]

Fantastic thanks so much, already using the creed in devotions and will share with others including our pastor. God bless you brother!

[@PalmFronds]

I learned so much as I watched it to the very end! I wish it had gone on longer! Thank you so much for the effort you put into this Gavin!

[@jonathandulin8753]

I watched through the end. I was just talking to our former children’s minister (she is now a missionary) about her new church reciting creeds. I was able to send her this timely video.

[@TrustGod_365]

Thank you for this video, Gavin! I listened to the end and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m grateful that my parents sent me to a school where we memorized the Apostles’ Creed. Such rich doctrinal truths and by God’s grace, I still remember it. God bless you and your ministry!

[@BrynYesBryn]

This was great! Thank you, Gavin. I've recently run a Confirmation course for some teens in our church that focuses on the Apostles' Creed. This is a resource that I think will help sharpen my explanations in the future. Edit: Forgot to say - I watched to the end.

[@jmacdouglasr]

I made it all the way to the end! Great work, brother!! Thank you for your ministry. Loved the video!!

[@JoWilliams-ud4eu]

I watched to the end. This was truly an amazing video. I am going to talk to my pastor about reciting the Apostol's in creed in church.

[@kale6264]

I always listened to Creed by Third day (a cover of Rich Mullins song that you were describing in the beginning of the video) And it always made cry intensely at the end. I did not make it! No it is making me! It’s the very truth of God and NOT the invention of any man! That song is the sole reason why I know the Creed. I haven’t finished the video yet, but I wish every church had their congregation recite the Creed, it is so powerful and full of Truth.

[@hallboy5]

One of my favorite videos you've done so far. Thankful for your ministry, Gavin!

[@a1n1g1u1s]

I watched to the end! ❤❤❤ I love the Apostles Creed!

[@Kenny_Doyle]

I watched to the end! God bless

[@JacobLehman-ov4eu]

I watched until the end. I would love to see a video on other creeds like this one. For me, this is a great style of video: the length and references are perfect to use before doing a deep dive into the study of a creed. It goes deep enough to make me think about every topic as thoroughly as possible, but not so much that it feels overly intellectualized or hard to understand. My mind is stuck on the idea of Christ's body physically being seated at the Right hand of the Father, and I don’t think I would have ever come to that realization before this video. I'm emotionally overwhelmed at the implications that concept provides and it brings me right back to the heart of the Gospel. Please pray my Church uses this Creed in our Liturgy one day, we're a liturgical baptist church but don't have this involved in our liturgy. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@Pelinca]

Listed all the way true, amazing again Gavin!! I pray that my church implements the Apostles Creed to our liturgy.

[@funandmental]

Great video! I’m in love with the Creed. So succinct, precise, and beautiful.

[@LukeBlase]

Gavin, I already commented that I watched to the end and you already acknowledged me. I'm commenting a second to time to thank you for making such a joyful video. I've saved it to my "Liked Videos" so I can revisit it whenever I'm in need of spiritual nourishment, and I've already watched it a second time. This video is like the "For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth" part of Handel's The Messiah. Thank you for helping me fall more in love with Jesus.