confession of faith
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of confession of faith
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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There is no such thing as a coincidence in Southern Baptist confession of faith.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023
He was saved at 9 when he made a confession of faith at the Cathedral of Worship.
From Seattle Times • May 26, 2018
Insane Clown Posse: And God Created Controversy A puzzling confession of faith from an unlikely band.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2012
While some Protestant groups �such as the Disciples of Christ�admit any baptized believer to the Communion table, most take the view that admittance to the sacrament should be preceded by a confession of faith.
From Time Magazine Archive
The confession of faith was ended; with a humble gesture the father returned the count the crucifix, he kissed it, and again attaching it to his chain, he concealed it in his breast.
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar
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