Saints who are ‘alive and here on earth’...yes of course we have that fellowship with believers.... which is what the communion of Saints is about...certainly not with those who are no longer here...to do so goes against the scriptures clearly stating we are not to commune with those who have passed on....though one day we will surely be with them and enjoy them at that time.
I confess Christ Jesus....an individual does not have to recite a creed to acknowledge what their relationship is with Jesus.....my “belief” is based not on creeds but on Christ...what Jesus has done and is doing now, and will be in the future.
But why would you even question creeds? Is it not enough Christ within you the hope of Glory? IS He not sufficient for you as He says that He is?
So we have a basis for common understanding... which is the purpose of a creed. Just like the Bible, it isn't all-encompassing. It is a statement of basic faith. If we have that basic faith, we have a basic understanding for building the conversation.
Is it not enough Christ within you the hope of Glory? IS He not sufficient for you as He says that He is?
Of course Christ is enough. The question is... how well do you serve Him? It isn't enough to say you believe--even the demons of Hell believe; they tremble in fear. If you believe, you will DO what He commands which is His Father's Will. In the end, we won't be judged based on our words and beliefs, many will be locked out, crying, "Lord, Lord!" We will be judged on what we have done.