Lyrics
I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
He was crucified and dead and buried
Chorus:
And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man
I believe that He who suffered, was crucified, buried, and dead
He descended into hell and on the third day, He rose again
He ascended into Heaven where He sits at God's mighty right hand
I believe that He's returning
To judge the quick and the dead of the sons of men
And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man
I believe it, I believe it
I believe it
Yes, I believe it
Oh, I believe it
I believe in God the Father
Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth
And in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son, our Lord
I believe in the Holy Spirit
One Holy Church, the communion of Saints
The forgiveness of sin
I believe in the resurrection
I believe in a life the never ends
And I believe what I believe is what makes me what I am
I did not make it, no it is making me (x3)
It is the very truth of God and not the invention of any man
I believe it, I believe it...
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Meaning & Inspiration
Creed turns the central declarations of historic Christian belief into a direct song of confession. Its verses move through God as Creator, the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion, burial, resurrection, ascension, and promised return. The final movement names the Holy Spirit, the church, forgiveness, resurrection, and everlasting life. That sequence gives the song a communal, doctrinal character while keeping its language personal and singable.
The chorus emphasizes that faith is received as divine truth rather than invented as a private philosophy. Its claim that belief is shaping the believer presents doctrine as something that forms identity and conduct, not merely a list of ideas. Several lines closely follow the Apostles Creed, while the references to Christ rising on the third day and returning as judge also echo New Testament summaries of the gospel. The repeated closing affirmation reinforces steady confidence in the Christian confession and places that confidence in what God has revealed and accomplished.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul summarizes Christs death, burial, and resurrection on the third day.
- Acts 1:9-11 Jesus ascends into heaven and the disciples are told that he will return.
- 2 Timothy 4:1 Paul speaks of Christ judging the living and the dead at his appearing.