1. Christianity Ancient Rome Unit http://dsc.discovery.com/news/briefs/ 20041220/gallery/jesus_goto.jpg

2. Review - If Jesus is a Jew, what are some things that he would believe in? Monotheism – 1 God 10 Commandments God’s covenant with Israel through Abraham God’s law in the Torah Monotheism – 1 God 10 Commandments God’s covenant with Israel through Abraham God’s law in the Torah

3. Who is Jesus? Born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth At 30, began preaching and took 12 disciples (apostles) or followers. Believed to be Son of God and the Messiah (savior) Christ = Greek for “Anointed.” Born about 4 BC in Bethlehem, grew up in Nazareth At 30, began preaching and took 12 disciples (apostles) or followers. Believed to be Son of God and the Messiah (savior) Christ = Greek for “Anointed.” http://www.freemethodistchurch.org/Graphics/Resources/Li ving%20Holiness/Segment%205/Map%202%20large.jpg

4. What Did Jesus Do? Preached a message of hope and salvation for 3 years. His message was inspiring and true to some yet threatening and false to others. Many Jews considered him a prophet or even the long-awaited Messiah (leader who would restore Israel). Preached a message of hope and salvation for 3 years. His message was inspiring and true to some yet threatening and false to others. Many Jews considered him a prophet or even the long-awaited Messiah (leader who would restore Israel). http://www.breadonthewaters.com/add/0636_Jesus_teaching_ christian_clipart.jpg

5. Jesus Makes Enemies Jesus made enemies among the powerful Jewish leaders. Why? He undermined their authority. He did not respect Jewish teachings. Jesus made enemies with Rome. Why? He was very popular with many Jews and he could have become a political leader against them. Some Jewish leaders denounced Jesus to the Roman authorities, who executed him. Jesus made enemies among the powerful Jewish leaders. Why? He undermined their authority. He did not respect Jewish teachings. Jesus made enemies with Rome. Why? He was very popular with many Jews and he could have become a political leader against them. Some Jewish leaders denounced Jesus to the Roman authorities, who executed him.

6. Significance of Jesus to his followers Claimed that Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to them for 40 days before rising to heaven. Jesus last words, “ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.“ How could this impact the spread of Christianity? Claimed that Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to them for 40 days before rising to heaven. Jesus last words, “ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.“ How could this impact the spread of Christianity? Crucifixion of Peter

7. Paul Jew; converted and became most effective Christian missionary to spread faith. He along with the other apostles traveled throughout the Roman Empire sharing the Gospel. Jew; converted and became most effective Christian missionary to spread faith. He along with the other apostles traveled throughout the Roman Empire sharing the Gospel.

9. Beliefs, Traditions, and Customs of early Christianity Monotheism Jesus as both Son and incarnation (human form) of God Life after death New Testament, containing accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as writings of early Christians Christian doctrine established by early church councils Monotheism Jesus as both Son and incarnation (human form) of God Life after death New Testament, containing accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus, as well as writings of early Christians Christian doctrine established by early church councils

11. Reflection The Christians will be persecuted early on in the Roman Empire. How do you think this could backfire for the Romans?