Here’s an affirmation of faith inspired by the
baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
It was written by Bruce Prewer.
A
Creed
(inspired by Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:21-23,
Galatians 3:27, Romans 6:3-6)
I believe in God
who speaks through the prophets
and lifts our gaze up to high and beautiful paths
and peaks.
I believe in Christ Jesus,
free of corruption yet willingly numbered among the
sinners,
baptised in the waters of the Jordan.
I believe in the Spirit
who rested on Jesus like a dove,
and who inspired him with such love
as the world has not seen before or since.
I believe that those who are baptised into Christ
shall share his Spirit, his mission
and his ultimate victory over sin and death.
I believe that there is no human ability that cannot
be enlarged,
and no weakness that cannot be used by Christ to the
praise of God.
I believe that this believing is a gift from God,
not to be used for self-gratification
but for the building up of the church
and for humble service the world
I believe in myself as a baptised child of God,
the recipient of a healing grace
which precedes and supersedes all my efforts to be
true.
With the help of God,
I will attempt to live my belief all the days of my
life,
and by his grace, dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
Amen!
~ written by Bruce Prewer, and posted on Bruce
Prewer’s Home page. http://www.bruceprewer.com/DocA/10BAPTIS.htm
