The Apostles' Creed. You repeat it week after week in church, but have you stopped to contemplate the words you're speaking? Better yet, have you considered how the Apostles' Creed is used in the mission field to speak Christ's love and God's truth to the world? Embark on a cross-cultural journey of The Apostles' Creed from the mission field in Asia all the way to your home. Knowing God and having a personal relationship with Him is crucial to developing your faith. That includes learning His Word in your native language. As author Emily Belvery worked in the mission field, it was pivotal for her to learn how to speak this foundational statement of faith in the heart language of the people she was reaching out to. As she studied, she renewed her appreciation and joy for the Apostles' Creed. For lifelong Christians, and especially those new to the Christian faith, this short and simple study will show you those same joys of confessing the basic truths of your faith. Included in your study: 6 Chapters for Leaders and Participants - Outline for Group Discussion - Room for Notes - Real-Life Application from Scripture - Closing Prayer and Hymn "Emily's work allows the richness of her cross-cultural experience to bring depth to the biblical truths we confess in the Apostles' Creed. Her mission stories help us see the wonder of our Lord's incomprehensible love for all people. We grow to understand that God's Word speaks to every language and culture and are reminded of how we have allowed our own culture to raise barriers to a right relationship with God. This work, which is for Christians and non-Christians, illustrates that confession is also proclamation." —Rev. Dr. John Mehl, executive director of Mission of Christ Network "In a world of dramatic cultural changes, the story of God's love for His people is even more comforting. Emily Belvery's study of the Apostles' Creed connects participants to the historic, universal truths narrated by the Creed and the deep insights brought by a multi-cultural discussion of the faith. Her extensive notes and references for leaders make this study simple to use for any group. Her personal stories of mission and ministry in East Asia reveal how cross-cultural discussions of the biblical faith will deepen and broaden our perspectives on the creedal faith." —Rev. Joel Scheiwe, senior pastor, Church of All Nations, Hong Kong "I believe you will find this book refreshing and renewing. I did. You are invited beyond superficiality into the richness of the Apostles' Creed and the lively and comforting confession found there. But there is more! Emily Belvery equips the reader to share the true God with others (Evangelism! Mission!) in a relatable and practical way based on the Creed. Inspiring stories from her work in Asian countries brings biblical theology to a very useful level for everyday relationships inside and especially outside the community of believers. Church professionals and laity alike will find the book insightful, faithful, and helpful as they teach, equip and lead for the sake of Christ's Church and mission! In a world of disconnection, this book connects to great things and great opportunities." —Rev. Dr. Allan Buss, president, Northern Illinois District LCMS "The fundamental truths of our shared Christian faith are the heartbeat of this refreshing Bible study. Author Emily Belvery brings fresh insight to this amazing ancient Creed that crosses cultures, languages, and nations. She then delves more deeply into the tenets of our triune faith, unpacking each petition through thoughtful Scripture study, engaging essays, compelling questions, and discussion topics. Both articulate and conversational, this unique study has made my profession of the Apostles' Creed all the richer and has renewed my fervor to live out the faith that I confess together with all believers." —Deb Burma, Christian speaker and author of Joy: A Study of Philippians , Be Still and Know , and Living a Chocolate Life "Emily Belvery has produced a Scripture-rich study of the Apostles' Creed. Both new and reviewing Christians will welcome it as a tool to nurture their faith and life in Christ, increasing their zeal to share the Gospel with others. Participants will especially value the essays at the end of each chapter. These essays reveal how the Holy Spirit used Emily as a missionary in Taiwan to speak apostolic truth substantively, humbly, and compassionately, reaching across cultural and religious canyons. Upon reading the last essay, your response will likely be similar to mine: 'Sister Emily, teach me more!'" —Rev. Charles Blanco, professor of theology, Concordia University Nebraska This study was written and taught first out of necessity while I was serving as a missionary in Asia. I had a class of students who were either new to the faith (often the first believer in their family) or not-yet-Christians, people who were still trying to figure out what it is that we be