28) What articles of
our Christian faith does the creed contain?
It contains the
chief articles.
29) Yes, the main
things. Those things which every Christian should know and
believe…So what does this short creed stand for?
It stands for the
whole Christian Faith.
32) Yes, we might
say: this is the whole Christian faith in a nutshell, this is
the kernel of all that we believe. In these few words we give
expression to our faith.
34) (134) “Why is it
called symbol or ensign?”
“Because by it the
Christians are known and distinguished from the enemies of the
Christian church.”
35) A symbol is a
sign that represents something. When an army is on the march or
goes to battle what symbol do they carry, by which they can be
recognized?
They carry a flag.
36) If you see a
company of soldiers marching under the stars and stripes what do
you conclude as to their nationality?
I conclude that they
are Americans.
