Christianity

Origins Modern day Israel Modern day Israel 0 A.D. 0 A.D. Fulfillment of Jewish prophecy Fulfillment of Jewish prophecy World’s Largest Religion World’s Largest Religion

Jesus Christ Claimed to be the prophesied Messiah (anointed one). Claimed to be the prophesied Messiah (anointed one). Written about in the Gospels Written about in the Gospels

Gospels “Good News” “Good News” Matthew Matthew Mark Mark Luke Luke John John

Jesus of Nazareth His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition. His teachings were rooted in Jewish tradition. Spread throughout the Roman Empire Spread throughout the Roman Empire

Teachings of Jesus Summarized the Ten Commandments into Two… Summarized the Ten Commandments into Two… 1) Love God 1) Love God 2) Love your neighbor 2) Love your neighbor

John the Baptist Baptized Jesus of Nazareth before he began public preaching. Baptized Jesus of Nazareth before he began public preaching.

Paul One who spread Jesus teaching after the crucifixion. One who spread Jesus teaching after the crucifixion. Was a Pharisee before converting to belief in Jesus. Was a Pharisee before converting to belief in Jesus. Set Christianity on the road to becoming a World Religion. Set Christianity on the road to becoming a World Religion.

Constantine Roman emperor who granted religious toleration to Christians in AD 313. Roman emperor who granted religious toleration to Christians in AD 313. Essential to the development of the early church Essential to the development of the early church

Christianity’s Spread Paul’s preaching Paul’s preaching Constantine’s vision Constantine’s vision Connection with state power Connection with state power

The Bible Sacred text for Christians Sacred text for Christians The New Testament contains the teachings of Jesus. The New Testament contains the teachings of Jesus.

Church Place of worship for Christians. Place of worship for Christians.

Augustine Shaped many years of Christian thought. Shaped many years of Christian thought. Said that all human beings were in need of salvation. Said that all human beings were in need of salvation. Combined Christian doctrine with Greco- Roman learning. Combined Christian doctrine with Greco- Roman learning.

Branches of Christianity Catholicism Catholicism Protestantism Protestantism A split within Christianity, in the 11 th century, resulted in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. A split within Christianity, in the 11 th century, resulted in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.

Eastern Orthodox Church In 1054 the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians split. In 1054 the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians split. Patriarchs became the highest officials in the Byzantine Church. Patriarchs became the highest officials in the Byzantine Church.

Martin Luther ( ) Salvation is through Christ’s gift of grace. Salvation is through Christ’s gift of grace. All believers are equal in God’s eyes. All believers are equal in God’s eyes. Scripture is more important than church tradition. Scripture is more important than church tradition.

Henry VIII King of England ( ) King of England ( ) Founded the Church of England (split from church of Rome) so he could divorce his wife. Founded the Church of England (split from church of Rome) so he could divorce his wife.

Christmas Holiday for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Holiday for Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Easter Holiday for Christians to remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Holiday for Christians to remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

Core Beliefs God is the maker of heaven/earth and Jesus is His Son (Trinity) God is the maker of heaven/earth and Jesus is His Son (Trinity) Jesus was conceived by the holy spirit, born of the virgin Mary, crucified for the sins of man to arise 3 days after. Jesus was conceived by the holy spirit, born of the virgin Mary, crucified for the sins of man to arise 3 days after. Salvation by grace through faith. Salvation by grace through faith.