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Christianity originated from the teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived in Palestine around 4 BC and was crucified by the Romans. His followers formed the Christian church described in the Book of Acts. The religion spread throughout the world, including the Philippines where most people are now Christian. There are three major branches of Christianity - Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, which split during the Great Schism of 1054 and the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Central Christian beliefs include the Trinity of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and that Jesus was both fully God and fully human.
Christianity originated from the teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived in Palestine around 4 BC and was crucified by the Romans. His followers formed the Christian church described in the Book of Acts. The religion spread throughout the world, including the Philippines where most people are now Christian. There are three major branches of Christianity - Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, which split during the Great Schism of 1054 and the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Central Christian beliefs include the Trinity of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and that Jesus was both fully God and fully human.
Christianity originated from the teachings of Jesus Christ, who lived in Palestine around 4 BC and was crucified by the Romans. His followers formed the Christian church described in the Book of Acts. The religion spread throughout the world, including the Philippines where most people are now Christian. There are three major branches of Christianity - Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, which split during the Great Schism of 1054 and the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Central Christian beliefs include the Trinity of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and that Jesus was both fully God and fully human.
In its broadest sense, Christianity is a religion based
upon the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
It is a way of life, embodied in a corporate society or fellowship and centered on the worship of one God revealed to the world Through Jesus. He lived as a human being for 30 years in Palestine and was crucified by the Romans at Jerusalem. The Origin of Christianity The Christian community is called the “Church” the word in Greek was “Ecclesia”, those who were “called out” they were called out of their former lives into a new community. The birth of Christianity or what is associated with as Church is a given a full account in the Acts of the Apostle. The Book of Acts 2:44-47 The Church is a community of people. Most important, the Church is described as the “Body of Christ”. I Corinthians 12:12 The religion spread throughout the Philippines, evident in preset Filipinos, most of whom are Christians. Jesus of Nazareth The name Jesus means “Adonai is Lord” rendering of the Hebrew name “Yehoshua or Joshua. The full name of Jesus of Nazareth would have been Jesus. Son of Joseph. And “Cristos” means Anointed one. Jesus of Nazareth was born in a turbulent Period of History in an explosive place, filled with poverty, exploitation, greed, class division, repeated bloodshed, and massive unrest. Jesus also was born around 4 B.C.E in Bethlehem in Judah, but grew up in the little town of Nazareth, southwest of the lake of Galilee. Mother- Mary (Hebrew Miriam) was married to Joseph a construction worker and craftsman. He was baptized by John the Baptizer and may have been one of His Followers. He went out of his own and began preaching. Matthew 4:17. Two major Schisms 1. During the “Great Schisms” in 1054 between Western and Eastern Christianity. 2. Another in Western Europe during the Protestant Reformation beginning in the 16th century Three Major Families of Christian Confessional Tradition. 1. Roman Catholicism - The English word catholic has its roots from the greek adjective “Katholikos” - Led by bishops who believe themselves to be in continuity with the original universal church founded by the Apostles chosen by Jesus. - They are considered the successor of the Apostle Simon Peter. - Acknowledges the Pope as its head. - Papacy came from the word “pappas” - Popes are considered the “father” of the early church. 2. Eastern Orthodox - The eastern orthodox branch of Christianity began when the Roman Empire split into two churches in 1054. - The split was a result of a rivalry between the Pope of Rome and the Patriarchy of Constantinople. - Orthodox Christians believes in 7 first sacraments. - The Holy Trinity - The death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ - They believe in the sayings of the bible - Christ died for the sins of Humanity. - There is NO POPE. But there are Bishops who govern specific regions. 3. Protestantism - In the 16th century, political struggles and corruption in the church in the West led to the upheaval known as the “Protestant Reformation”. - The word Protestant is often popularly understood as one Protesting Against the errors of the Roman Catholic Church. - Divided into numerous denominations: Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, or Baptist. Creed - A brief summary of the apostles teachings. - Most common and widely accepted creeds among Christians. One God, Three Persons - The English word Trinity derives from the latin Trinitas, “Triad” - Believe that this One God exists as a Trinity of co- equal divine Persons. - The concept of trinity expresses the Christians belief that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are three persons in One GOD. - Bible = 39 books in Old Testament, 27 books in New Testament Incarnation - The Incarnation refers to the mystery in which the Son of God assumed human nature, or become flesh, to bring about our salvation. - The Incarnation is key to our Christian Faith. The Son of God became flesh so that he could save us from sin and death. The Incarnation fulfilled God’s covenant with the people of Israel and all humankind by making God’s Word fully and uniquely present as Jesus Christ, the word made flesh. Practices Baptism – the person is cleansed with water, to signify repentance and cleansing. Eucharist – Christians gather in the church and share the Body and Blood of Christ. Confirmation – Blessing of initiation after Baptism Reconciliation – where someone confesses his/her sins and gets absolution