Introduction to Christianity The Umbrella of Christianity Catholicism

Introduction to Christianity

The Umbrella of Christianity Catholicism Protestantism

Origins of Christianity • Christianity is the faith that recognizes Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ • The word Christ means: the anointed

What emphasis do they put on Jesus? • Jesus is accepted as their Savior and Lord • The term Lord, Savior, Anointed, etc refers to the Jewish prophesy of the “Messiah” • Christians view the crucifixion as the sacrifice needed forgiveness of sin http: //www. jesus-is-savior. com/Bible/fulfilled_prophecy. htm

What do they affirm? • “ God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, so that everyone who believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. ”

• They believe that anyone who accepts Jesus as Lord, recognizes they are a sinner and tries to live according to the Bible • They are a Christian

Some Beliefs • Christians believe that in the one God there are three co-equal persons: – God the Father – God the Son – God the Holy Spirit

Why are practioners called Christians? • The term Christian implies that followers are to be Christ- like • They are to pattern their lives after that of Christ

Where was he born and to whom? • Jesus was born in Bethlehem. • He was born to a virgin named Mary • Joseph was his earthy father. • Christians believe Jesus to be the son of God.

What did Jesus Do? • He was a carpenter • He traveled for most of his ministry • He would travel teaching parables

How long did Jesus live? • Jesus lived for about 33 years • His ministry was for the final few years of his life

Baptism • Many Christians practice Baptism

• This was originally submersion in water. Later it would be done be sprinkling also.

baptism continued… • There are many different ways it is practiced.

• What baptism represents is also different to different people • Usually it represents the dying of a sinful self, and being “born again” in Christ

Communion • Communion is a sacrament of the Christian church like baptism • Before Jesus was crucified, he met with his 12 disciples (followers who carried on his ministry after died and ascended into heaven) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=m 8 KVGMs. P 2 w 8

• This was known as the Last Supper • Bread and wine were used to represent what would happen to him at the crucifixion • Christians all over the world practice this still

The crucifixion • Jesus was crucified • His hands and feet were nailed to a cross • This is the reason the cross is an important symbol for Christians

The Resurrection • After 3 days, Christians believe Jesus was resurrected