By: Amber G. Jazzy D. Alyssa M. Trent B. Will M. and Camila P.

Christianity

Key Beliefs of Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic religion, only one God. Bible NIV (1978) "yet for us there is but one God..." (1 Corinthians 8:6).

The Holy Trinity is all the forms of God; God the father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Bible NIV (1978), "...baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,"(Mathew 28:19).

Heaven is the paradise you go after you die when you give your life to the Lord and believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins and repent. Bible NIV (1978), "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life,"(John 3:16).

Key beliefs of Christianity- Sin• The first people, Adam and Eve, sinned in the

Garden of Eden, the paradise God prepared for man, Eve ate the forbidden fruit that the

serpent tempted her with, and sin entered the world by Adam and Eve now knowing the

difference between good and Evil.

Genisis 1:13 NIV "Then the LORD God said to the woman, “What is this you have done? The

woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate"

The 10 Commandments are the rules and directions of God. They are the biblical principles that which Christians are

set to follow.

"You shall have no other gods before Me." -Exodus 20:3 NIV.

"You shall make no idols."- Exodus 20:4 NIV.

"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain."-Exodus 20:7 NIV.

"Keep the Sabbath day holy."-Exodus 20:8 NIV.

"Honor your father and your mother."- Exodus 20:12 NIV.

"You shall not murder."-Exodus 20:13 NIV.

"You shall not commit adultery."-Exodus 20:14 NIV.

"You shall not steal."-Exodus 20:15 NIV.

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."-Exodus 20:16 NIV.

"You shall not covet".- Exodus 20:17 NIV.

Key Beliefs of Christianity-10 Commandments

How Christianity was Originally practiced: Sacrifices

Before Jesus came to earth and died for our sins on the cross, People would sacrifice various things in order to repent for their sins.

Burnt Offering: Valuable Animal (Bull).Deuteronomy 33:10, "They shall teach Your ordinances to Jacob, And Your law to Israel They shall put incense before You, And whole burnt offerings on Your altar.

Fellowship and Meal Offering: Festival Meal

Exodus 30:9, "And there shall be one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed withone-fourth of a hin of beaten oil, and one-fourth of a hin of wine for a drinkoffering with one lamb."

Guilt Offering: Confess sin PubliclyLeviticus 5:17,"Now if a person sins and does any of the things which the LORD has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, still he is guilty and shall bear his punishment.

How Christianity was Originally practice: Prayer• Prayer has been around since before Jesus came to the earth. Early Christians would pray to

God for various reasons.

• Gratitude: To give thanks to God and to honor him.

• 1 Chronicles 16:34,"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

• Relationship: To grow closer to god.

• 2 Peter 3:18, "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."

• Repent: To confess their sins to the lord and ask for forgiveness.

Acts 3:19, " Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out..."

• Requests: To ask God for help in different areas

• Psalm 86:1, “Hear me lord and answer me for I am poor and needy.

Christianity's Turning PointsThere were multiple turning points throughout Christianity's timeline

Key points:

- Jesus is crucified and resurrected

- Constantine turns the tides

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PointsCrucifixion and Resurrection

Time period: AD 33

- suggested not to have made much of an impact on the world

- Saint Paul believed and taught his disciples that the Resurrection was a signal of the end of need to live under Jewish law.

Points

ConstantineTime period: 325 AD

- Constantine was a Roman soldier that won victory to a battle against his rival competing to become Roman Emperor

-Attributed his victory to Christian God, immediately proclaiming his conversion to Christianity

-This is why Christianity then became the official religion of the Roman Empire

-Also passed the Edict of Milan which allowed people living in the Roman Empire to practice any religion they choose.

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Key Changes During The Spread of Christianity

▪ The Crusades- They impacted modern Christianity to a point where most churches never talk about it and are even shameful of it.

▪ The great awakening- revival of Christianity in North America.

▪ Womens rights- Throughout Christianity women were seen as property of men, none the less it did change in later times.

The Crusades

Following the fall of the Roman Empire, Christianity, Judaism and Islam flourished and competed for control. Christian kings, nobles, soldiers and knights attacked Muslim cities (particularly Jerusalem) in the Holy Land (Palestine) in order to gain control of the lands at the root of Christianity. These ongoing battles, called the Crusades, began in 1096 and lasted nearly 200 years. The Crusades had a big impact on modern Christianity.

The Great Awakening

A widespread revival in North America that changed the religious landscape of the country by igniting a renewal of faith. Revivals that spread throughout the early colonies gave rise to new denominations, a break in strict religious practices and a personalization of faith.

-1740

Womens rights

At the beginning of Christianity women were seen as property rather than human beings. They were meant for basic tasks as well as taking care of the men although this has changed in modern times. But it has not changed everywhere, it has indeed given a significant impact on today's world though.

What the Bible says about Women's Rights God requires men to rule over women (to punish Eve).

Major Changes Caused by Followers

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Major Changes Caused by Followers• Martin Luther, a German Monk, wrote the 95 theses-a text that

criticized certain acts of the pope and protested some of the practices and priorities of the Roman Catholic Church.

• The 95 Theses caused the Reformation. A movement that aimed to reform the church.

• Because of the Reformation, Protestantism was formed, and different denominations of Christianity began to take shape.

The Catholic Church• The Catholic Church name means " All Embracing".

• Founded in The 1st Century CE as a continuation of the Christian church Jesus had formed.

• Believes that the pope(s) are the successors of the Saint Peter.

• They confess their sins to a priest; this is known as the Sacrament of Penance.

• The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church: Baptism, Holy orders, Eucharist (communion), Confirmation, matrimony, and the anointing of the stick.

• Mary, mother of Jesus is seen as a saint and prayed to like many other saints.

• They pray to saints to request for intervention so that both God and the saints will be able to help guide and answer them.

The Seven Sacraments of

the Roman Catholic Church

Pentecostalism• Protestant Christians

• Believes that the holy spirit is manifested.

• Chalres Fox Parham and William Joseph Seymour were major influencers of Pentecostalism.

• Believes in the speaking of tongues and healing are from the "baptism of the spirit"

• 1 Corinthians 12:9-10 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. -New International Version (NIV)

• Feel that it is the will of god to inherit these things and use them to spread his message, and these certain "spirits" are accessible to every believer.

Methodism

• John Weasley is essentially the "founder" of this denomination.

• Founded around the 18th century.

• Emphasizes their belief of Christian living.

• John Weasley described God's grace as a threefold:

• Justifying Grace

• Sanctifying Grace

• Prevenient grace

• Christian doctrine and ethos cannot be divided.

Important books and documents:

• The articles of religion

• Churches book of discipline

• Confession of faith

• General rules- a sort of contract, there are 3 categories

1. Do no harm

2. Do good

3. Practice and commit to the spiritual practices of God both of communal and individual.

The Lutheran church• Preached and based of the teaching and following Martin Luther.

• Formed due to the protestant reformation of the Catholic Roman church in the 16th century.

• Their three major principles are:

• Sola Fide- "Faith Alone", Jesus sacrificed himself for humanity's sins, therefore God created faith through him and forgives all people through him.

• Sola Scriptura- "Scripture alone", The bible is God's true word & law.

• Sola Gratia- "Grace alone", God sent his only son to save all sinners and love all.

• The Lutheran confessions are just as acceptable as the bible and are seen as the truthful interpretations of the bible.

• Luther's Small Catechism- contains the Ten commandments, Apostle's creed, Lord's prayer, Baptism, The office of the keys and confessions, and The Lord's supper. This book is used as a guide and for confirmation among the Lutheran believers.

Evangelical Anglicanism

• Apostolic tradition• Adheres to the catholic faith• Seven Ecumenical councils – historical attempts to

restore a unified Christianity.• Scripture is seen through more Anglican views• Veneration of St. Mary• Sacraments of Baptisms, conformation, matrimony, Holy

orders, Eucharist and penance.• Ordination-of priests, bishops and deacons.• 39 articles of faithThe Nicene creed, apostle's creed and Athanasius creed are statements of beliefs and faiths that Evangelical Anglicans follow.

Jehovah's witness

• Jehovah's Witness believes that God's true name was Jehovah.

• Charles Taze Russell essentially the founder of Jehovah's witness.

• The kingdom of God is a physical place and can't be fund in one's heart.

• Doesn't use the cross, they believe Jesus died on a stake

• They as well don’t pray to the saints.

• Organized by congregations which is overlooked by a group called the Elders.

• Does not believe in the celebration of birthdays, blood transfusions or ,politics.

• They consider that god is one and is not a trinity .

Common beliefs shared among all Christians

• Jesus is the son of God.

• The following of the 10 commandments.

• Salvation has been given through Christ.

• The bible is God's word (both the new and old testament).

• By the confession of sins will lead you to be forgiven.

• The existence of both heaven and hell and that when people die, that their soul ultimately gets sent to either.

• Baptism is a way to show one's faith and devotion to Jesus Christ and to live in the way he planned.

Christianity Today

Practices of Christianity today include:

• Sunday Worship

• Private Prayer

• Reading of Scriptures

• Participation in Rites/Sacraments such as baptism and communion

• Celebrating Holidays such as Christmas, Easter, and Epiphany

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A look into Sunday Service

Evey Sunday, most Christians go to Sunday service aka church.

Sunday Service usually involves:

• Singing sacred music/worship songs

• Prayers to God

• Some readings from the bible

• A sermon

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Would the founder of Christianity recognize it?To give an insight, here are some differences from today's Christianity vs the older forms of Christianity

Then:• People met in smaller buildings

such as houses. An excerpt from the New Testament states, "breaking bread from house to house,"

• Did not tolerate sinning and was shamed upon in church and you could even be punished for it.

• Practice occurred every day

Today:• Churches now are huge

structures and there a lot more today from the growth of this religion

• Most churches are more tolerant now with people that have committed sins.

• Practice usually occurs every Sunday

Then vs Now

Then:• Christianity and

Christians were more evangelistic

• There was only one branch of Christianity (how it started)

• People were killed who believed in Christianity in the early ages

Today:• As Society

evolved and more religions spread, Christians are less evangelistic

• Hundreds of different branches ,but a couple main branches.

• Most popular religion with 2.4 billion people believing in Christianity

Would Jesus/Apostle Paul recognize Christianity?

It's impossible to say for a fact ,but I would say that the founder of Christianity would still recognize it today. Even though there are numerous different branches today and changes in the practice, the key beliefs are still the same. That being said, I think Jesus/Apostle Paul would be astonished on the growth and longevity of Christianity.

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