Unit 1 Introduction to World Civilizations and

New IdeasSub Unit 1 Introduction to World Religions

Lesson 2 Beliefs of Christianity

J – Jesus’ life and teaching in the New TestamentJesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets

The Bible has the old testament

Christians believe that the Messiah, a Savior known as the Christ, came to the earth to save the world from sin (transgressions against the law of God)

Christianity includes the Jewish Torah in the Old Testament(1st five books)

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

E – Early Church Councils made Doctrines of the faithEarly persecution led to organization Jesus is God and God’s son The Bible is the word of God Jesus died (was crucified) and rose from the dead Through him can receive forgiveness of sin The Trinity (God in three parts)

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

Jesus “Christ”

s – Second Monotheistic ReligionBoth Judaism and Christianity believe in the same God or JehovahWhat is the trinity?

Is it really monotheistic?

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

U – United under the Catholic Church until 1517Roman Emperors began to embrace Christianity (Constantine), attracted many

Offered hope to life to all that the Roman Empire could not (it was a personal relationship with God

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

S – Son of God = JESUSJesus taught through our faith and belief in Him you would receive the gift of heaven.Born and raised in Nazareth Earned his living as a carpenterHe began to preach a new message at the age of 30

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

Christianity began after the death and resurrection of Jesus

It would soon become (200AD) the official religion of the Roman Empire and would eventually be spread all over the world

Christianity today is still one of the largest followed religions in the world America and Europe are the top two regions for it.

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

Jesus reduced the Law to two main principlesLove GodLove your neighbor as yourself

Christians believe that Jesus was the ultimate gift of love from God that can be accepted by anyone for forgiveness of sin

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)

His death provided the ultimate sacrifice for believers and he returned to the father(Jehovah) in heaven.

His followers called him Christ or Messiah

Beliefs of Christianity (Jesus)