The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth Jesus’ words drew a strong following and response from people. His followers spoke of instances where they believed he healed the sick and performed miracles.

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth Many said he was the long awaited messiah. Others said he was a deceiver Roman rulers feared the effects of his teachings

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth In 33 AD Jesus went to Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Passover with his disciples which is known as the Last Supper.

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth Fearing trouble in Jerusalem, leaders arrested him and charged him with treason. Jesus was then Crucified or hung from the cross until dead.

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth Crucifixion was a way Rome punished political rebels or lower classed criminals.

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth After the death of Jesus his followers, according to Christian tradition, made an astounding claim that Jesus was not in his tomb. Quiz 10-1B

The First Christians Jesus of Nazareth His followers including Mary Magdelene claimed that Jesus was alive and walking. Other followers of Jesus professed seeing him also proclaiming he is the Messiah from the resurrection or rising from the dead.

The First Christians The First Christians Jesus’ disciples began spreading the word of His resurrection. Some Greek speaking people of the Eastern Mediterranean accepted this message.

The First Christians The First Christians Those who accepted the teachings of Jesus became known as Christians and refered to Jesus as Jesus Christ Christ- comes from the Greek word Christos meaning Messiah

The First Christians The First Christians Early Christians formed communities and churches for worship and teaching They also met in homes of which many were owned by women Here they prayed and studied the Hebrew Bible

The First Christians Peter and Paul Peter was one of the first and most important leaders of Christianity He was an Apostle Apostle- early Christian leaders chosen by Jesus to spread His word

The First Christians Peter and Paul Simon Peter was a fisherman He knew Jesus when he was alive He was one of the 12 original disciples

The First Christians Peter and Paul Peter went to Rome to set up churches Today the leader of the Catholic Christians is headquartered in Rome Peter is known as the first head or Pope of the Catholic church.

The First Christians Peter and Paul Paul is another important Christian Leader Well educated Jew and Roman citizen He first worked to stop the spread of Christianity

The First Christians Peter and Paul The chief Jewish Rabbi sent Paul to Damascus to stop Christians in the spreading of their ideas. According to Christian tradition Paul had an experience on his way to Damascus

The First Christians Peter and Paul He heard the voice of Jesus and saw a great light and Paul became a Christian right then. Paul then spent the rest of his life traveling and spreading the word of Jesus He found many churches throughout the Med

The First Christians Peter and Paul From the beginning Christians taught that Jesus was the son of God. He came to save people.

The First Christians Peter and Paul Christians believe that by accepting Jesus and his teachings people could gain salvation, or be saved from their sins.

The First Christians Peter and Paul Christians began to see God in a new way. Christians believed in the God of Israel and studied the Hebrew Bible. Christians believed in the Trinity or 3 persons in one God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 10-1C