Christianity
Messiah
the idea that originated in Judaism, a savior of the world who saves people from the punishment of sins and death. For Christians, the savior is Jesus Christ.
Sin
the disobedience of humanity from God. Christians believe every person in the world is a sinner and can do nothing to change this. Jesus saves Christians from their own sin
Jesus
A teacher and prophet whose life and teachings form the basis of Christianity. Christians believe Jesus to be Son of God and the Christ. For Christians, Jesus is also God, along with the Holy Spirit and God: Trinity…all a part of the one God for Christians Jesus is the only way to get to heaven is through Jesus.
Disciples
followers of a teacher and spread the ideas of that teacher.
Resurrection
rising from the dead. One of the core beliefs of Christianity is that Jesus was resurrected from the dead before ascending to heaven.
Apostles
Leaders of the early Christian Church. Most were disciples of Jesus and they wrote the New Testament.
New Testament
Christian holy book that includes the life of Jesus, the early church, and teachings of the church.
Martyrs
A person that dies for a cause; many Christians die this kind of death even today
Eucharist
a Christian ritual taught by Jesus that involves eating bread and drinking wine in honor of Jesus
Baptism
A Christian ritual that involves being immersed in water and lifted out as a declaration of being a Christian.