1. Introduction to Christianity

2. The Umbrella of Christianity
Catholicism
Protestantism

3. Origins of Christianity
Christianity is the faith that recognizes Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ
The word Christ means: the anointed

4. What emphasis do they put on Jesus?
Jesus is accepted as their Savior and Lord
The term Lord, Savior, Anointed, etc refers to the Jewish prophesy of the “Messiah”
Christians view the crucifixion as the sacrifice needed for forgiveness of sin

5. What do they affirm?
“ God so loved the world, that He gave His only son, so that everyone who believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

6. They believe that anyone who accepts Jesus as Lord, recognizes they are a sinner and tries to live according to the Bible
They are a Christian

7. Some Beliefs
Christians believe that in the one God there are three co-equal persons:
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit

8. Why are practioners called Christians?
The term Christian implies that followers are to be Christ- like
They are to pattern their lives after that of Christ

9. Where was he born and to whom?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
He was born to a virgin named Mary
Joseph was his earthy father.
Christians believe Jesus to be the son of God.

10. He traveled for most of his ministry He would travel teaching parables
What did Jesus Do?
He was a carpenter
He traveled for most of his ministry
He would travel teaching parables

11. Jesus lived for about 33 years
How long did Jesus live?
Jesus lived for about 33 years
His ministry was for the final few years of his life

12. Many Christians practice Baptism

13. This was originally submersion in water
This was originally submersion in water. Later it would be done be sprinkling also.

14. There are many different ways it is practiced.
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There are many different ways it is practiced.

15. What baptism represents is also different to different people
Usually it represents the dying of a sinful self, and being “born again” in Christ

16. Communion
Communion is a sacrament of the Christian church like baptism
Before Jesus was crucified, he met with his 12 disciples (followers who carried on his ministry after died and ascended into heaven)

17. This was known as the Last Supper
Bread and wine were used to represent what would happen to him at the crucifixion
Christians all over the world practice this still

18. The crucifixion Jesus was crucified
His hands and feet were nailed to a cross
This is the reason the cross is an important symbol for Christians

19. After 3 days, Christians believe Jesus was resurrected
The Resurrection
After 3 days, Christians believe Jesus was resurrected