The Apostles' Creed is a foundational confession of orthodox Christianity, declaring belief in the triune God, the one true Church, the forgiveness of sins, and the hope of eternal life. It mentions the name of the pagan ruler Pontius Pilate, who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus, and its significance is rooted in the historical foundation of the work of Jesus, indicating the link from birth to death, and the role of Pilate in the judgment of Jesus, which is a Gentile form of death, under the curse of the Old Testament system.
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