Transcript Christianity

Christianity
Christianity
• The cross is the central
symbol of Christianity.
Christians believe that
Jesus died on the cross
and three days later rose
from the dead. The
cross is a symbol of
victory over death,
promising eternal life.
Basics
• Followers are called Christians
• The term Christians, means “Christ-like”.
Book
• The Holy book is called Bible
• Contains the Old and New Testament.
• The story of Jesus’ life is recorded in the
New Testament.
• The Bible has no sacred language, but was
originally written in Hebrew
Key Figures
• Key Religious figure is Jesus
• Abraham and Moses are prophets
Beliefs
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Based on the life and teachings of Jesus
Believe in one God, the God of Abraham,
Ten Commandments
Idea of God is called Trinity: Father, Son,
Holy Spirit
• Jesus died on the cross and rose again.
Practices
• Baptism is an outward declaration of
faith in Jesus Christ. It symbolizes Jesus’
own baptism in the Jordan River
Practices
• They also participate in Holy Communion,
which reenacts the Lord’s Supper.
Worship Services
• Worship Service:
– Christians come together as the Church.
– Led by Pastors or Priests
– Most important service is on Sunday.
Cities
• Bethlehem is the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
• Jerusalem is the place that Jesus died and
rose again.
After Death
• The goal of Christianity is to achieve
salvation by living a moral life.
• Salvation is to spend eternity with God in
Heaven.
• Without the salvation of Jesus Christ, there
is hell.
Number of Members today
• 2 billion
Origin and Spread
• Second oldest religion, based on Judaism
• After Jesus' death and resurrection, his 12
disciples continued to spread the word of
God and Christianity
Denominations (sects)
• Roman Catholic
• Orthodox
• Protestant
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Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Lutheran