The Apostles' Creed gives a short summary statement of the Christian Faith, spoken and confessed by Christians down through the centuries. In the Apostles' Creed, Jesus is defined as the Son of God and our Lord. Today, everyone must answer the question: Who is Jesus?
Jesus himself asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I AM?” (Matthew 16:15). Everyone must give an answer to that question, both now and ultimately on Judgment Day. The Jesus who asked this question is Jesus of Nazareth, the historical Jesus who conducted his public ministry in the land of Israel during the early part of the first century.
Who is this historical Jesus of Nazareth? Simon Peter answered on behalf of all disciples of Jesus, both then and ever since:
“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” — Matthew 16:16