The Nicene Creed (14)

Article 4: He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; and suffered and was buried. In the previous article of this creed the early church confessed that the Son of God was incarnated for us men and for our salvation. Now in Article 4 the church proceeded to show how the Son incarnate accomplishes this salvation of man. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. The suffering of Jesus Christ and His crucifixion under Pontius Pilate belong together. For it was...