Largest Most widespread CHRISTIANITY Largest Most widespread

1. Name & # people who belong Christians The first Christians were Jews MANY denominations ~ 2.1 billion

Reminders… Currently ~ 1.1 billion Catholics ~240 million Eastern Orthodox ~75 million Lutheran ~600+ million other denominations

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit 2. God they worship One God Triune God/Trinity God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit

Church Chapel Cathedral 3. Place of worship This will differ depending upon the denomination Leaders & services

OT = 39 books written in Hebrew NT = 27 books written in Greek 4. Holy Scriptures Holy Bible = 66 books OT = 39 books written in Hebrew NT = 27 books written in Greek Translated into more languages than any other book in history. (Book, Chapter, Verse)

5. How & when the religion began Teachings of Jesus by the Apostles/Disciples 12 men ~36CE Pentecost Taught to Jews then Gentiles Christianity continued to grow Denominations split in 1054, 1517, and after

6. Doctrine of Salvation Jesus is the Savior. He came to Earth to save mankind from sin. Gospel John 3:16 Those who believe, confess, and repent of their sins will be forgiven and receive everlasting life. This is the only religion that acknowledges Jesus as the Son of God. What happens to Jews pre Christ? Gen 15:6 Christians believe Jews went to Heaven based on faith and the law.

7. Holidays practiced Christmas = birth of Jesus Advent ~4wks = wait/prepare the for the coming of Christ Epiphany 1 day = celebrates visit of wise men Easter = death and resurrection of Jesus Ash Wednesday 1 day = beginning of Lent Lent 40 days = preparation time before Christ’s death Palm Sunday 1 day = Jesus enters into Jerusalem and is honored Passover 1 day = remembers final meal of Jesus with disciples Good Friday 1 day = death of Christ, crucified for blasphemy& treason Easter 1 day = resurrection of Jesus from the dead Ascension/Pentecost 1 day…40/50 days after Easter = when JC went to heaven/ disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit…this is the starting point of Christianity

8. Rituals practiced Prayer Worship & fellowship Communion/Lord’s Supper/Eucharist Tithe & offering $ Baptism/christening/baby dedication Confirmation/profession of faith Marriage ceremony & divorce Death, funeral home, burial in cemetery

9. Basic beliefs & Code of Conduct 1st 3 on Judaism Jesus is the Son of God/Messiah/Savior Trinity Man is born a sinner in need of salvation GOSPEL: Jesus came to Earth, lived, died, rose again to save man from his sins. Those who believe, confess, and repent will be forgiven and receive the gift of everlasting life. Golden Rule (Matt 7:12) **** Missionaries = send out people to teach about Jesus Waiting for the Messiah to come again

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