1. Largest Most widespread
CHRISTIANITY
Largest
Most widespread

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. SHOW Christian History & Christian Chaos on document camera.