1. Christianity

2. Birth of Jesus Christ Born in Bethlehem
Studied Jewish teaching, carpentry
Baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River- He declared him to be the Saviour- the Messiah

3. Jesus’ Teaching
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart AND You shall love your neighbor as yourself”
Upset the Jews because they thought this teaching would cause problems with the Romans

4. Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection
Condemned to die on the cross because the Romans said he claimed to be the “King of the Jews”
Belief in Jesus’ resurrection important because it convinced the followers he was the Son of God

5. Missionary work of Paul
Called Saul when he persecuted Christians
Stopped persecuting Christians because he heard the voice of God
Traveled throughout the known world preaching
Jailed for his actions; Wrote letter from prison

6. Persecution and Triumph
Christians refused to worship the Roman Gods, would not call the Emperor a God and refused to serve in the Roman Army
People admired the bravery of the Christians who face death
Christianity offered hope to the poor

7. Christianity Today Eastern Orthodox Western Protestant
Presbyterian, Lutheran, Mennonite,
Quaker, Episcopalian, Church of Christ
and many others
Roman Catholic

8. Practices Sacraments- Baptism Communion Confirmation Evangelism
Can be VERY different between denominations

9. Churches and Worship Sabbath- Sunday- day of rest and worship
Worship in churches
Many have pews, crucifixes, icons (pictures), statues

10. Holidays
Christmas
Easter Season