Christianity

Christianity

1. Romans believed success meant were favored by the gods

► Some Jews cooperated with Romans► Others waiting for a Messiah to save them from

Roman rule and set up a kingdom of God. ► A third group of Jews wanted to violently

overthrow the Romans

Christianity2. Jesus of Nazareth, a Palestinian Jew, started

preaching at this time (approx. 30 AD)3. His message-- strictly following the laws

(teaching of Judaism) not necessary; better to transform the inner person.

4. He taught the ethical concepts of humility, charity, love for others.

5. He spoke of a heavenly kingdom, not an earthly one; this disappointed many.

Christianity6. Romans feared Jesus was a

revolutionary who might lead Jews in a revolt. Some Jews turned him over to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate who him crucified.

7. Jesus’ followers believed that he died and came back to life

Christianity8. Paul--a Jewish Roman citizen who, after his

conversion, leading Christian teacher9. Christianity spread quickly through

preaching and written works, the New Testament.

10. Started in Jerusalem11. Basic Values

a. Do to others what you want them to do to you.b. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Christianity12. Romans persecuted Christians for refusing

to honor the Roman gods 13. The numbers of Christians rose and

became more organized14. Later, Emperor Constantine became a

Christian and in 395 AD Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Why Christianity had so many followers.

►Promise of salvation impacted world full of suffering and injustice.

►It gave life a meaning and purpose beyond the material things of everyday life.

►Jesus had been human so it was easy to relate to.

►Becoming Christian was not painful or expensive.

►Humans could have a personal relationship with God.

►The promise of eternal life was for all, even the poor.

The man known as Jesus Christ lived two

thousand years ago in what region of the

world?

Jesus is believed by most Christians to

have been the __________.

The book that Christians hold most

sacred is the _______________.

The branch of Christianity that has the most members is the _______________.

The city in Israel where Jesus spent part of his life and

was crucified is __________.

The man known as Jesus Christ lived two

thousand years ago in what region of the

world?

Middle East

Jesus is believed by most Christians to

have been the __________.Son of God

The book that Christians hold most

sacred is the _______________.New Testament

The branch of Christianity that has the most members is the _______________.Roman Catholic

The city in Israel where Jesus spent part of his life and

was crucified is __________.Jerusalem

►True or False

The Beatitudes may be used as an outline of

Christian teaching.

The New Testament is especially important to

Christian because they believe it contains the

teachings of Jesus.

The only connection between Christianity,

Judaism, and Islam is that they all originated

in the Middle East.

Christians believe that Jesus was a prophet but that the “Messiah” is yet to come.

Most of the followers of Christianity now live

in the United States.

Helping people less fortunate than one’s self

is basic to Christian teaching.

The Beatitudes may be used as an outline of

Christian teaching.

True

The New Testament is especially important to

Christian because they believe it contains the

teachings of Jesus.True

The only connection between Christianity,

Judaism, and Islam is that they all originated

in the Middle East.False

They all have a central common belief in one God

Christians believe that Jesus was a prophet but that the “Messiah” is yet to come.

False

Most Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who is the Messiah

Most of the followers of Christianity now live

in the United States.

False

Most live in North and South America and Europe.

Helping people less fortunate than one’s self

is basic to Christian teaching.

True