Christianity by Victor Cervantes

Introduction

GARCIRUB006 — 2015-10-01 19:27:58 UTC

Christianity was born in the Eastern Roman Empire around 10 C.E. Christianity was the belief that God himself came down to Earth in the form of Jesus Christ to save humanity of its sin.

BELIEF

victormcervantes — 2015-10-01 19:29:27 UTC

"Christians" or "Christ-followers" believe that God, who came down to Earth in the form of Jesus Christ, had died in order to save the world of its sin. In their Bible, it is said that whoever believes this is rewarded eternal life and the way to Heaven. Refusal to follow God results in eternal damnation in the Underworld.

OBEY

victormcervantes — 2015-10-01 19:34:30 UTC

In Christianity, people are given a book that consists of stories, advice, and rules. This book is the Bible, which consists of several accounts acknowledging the existence of God. In one of these stories, Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate sacrifice and it is said that God gave his only son (Jesus) to die for the world's sin. Jesus was seen as a teacher and a god. He gave humans two choices: the reward of a heaven or a hell. In order to make it to Heaven, Christ followers are expected to follow the teachings of Jesus. Disobedience results in a destructive lifestyle and Hell.

SYMBOL

victormcervantes — 2015-10-05 16:42:37 UTC

A cross is the most common symbol for Christianity. It represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, who was killed so that the world would be saved. This cross can be seen in churches, necklaces, and even bracelets.

SPREAD

victormcervantes — 2015-10-05 16:49:18 UTC

The spread of Christianity was by Paul, who traveled around the Roman Empire spreading word of the "good news". Places like Athens were great, but they had poor, desperate people who were the perfect audience for the Christian message. Paul preached to the Gentiles who were non-Jews and almost everyone he met. Christianity was under attack in Rome for quite a while, but eventually the church was more organized and Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Now its is one of, if not the biggest religion.

Worship

GARCIRUB006 — 2015-10-05 17:42:22 UTC

Christians worship one all powerful God and they believe in the "Holy Trinity" which is made up of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. By worshiping, they follow a set of rules known better as the "10 commandments". Other ways of worshiping can be with music, which is proven in the Bible's book of Psalms where David writes many songs to God. Others believe worshiping God can be with the life that you live, which would require following the teachings of Christ and the 10 commandments.

612 BCE

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612 BCE-Babylonians take over Jerusalem and destroy Solomon's temple.

538 BCE

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538 BCE- They return some of the exiles and then they rebuild the temple and in 512 BCE it is finished.

330 BCE

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The Conquest of Alexander the Great. The begins the Rise of Hellinism.

63 BCE

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The Rule of Israel under Roman power begins.

4 BCE

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Jesus Christ, Son of God, is born in Bethlehem.

90 CE

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The Final Book of the Bible,Revelation, is written along with The Gospel of Saint John.

313 CE

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Constantine issues the Edict of Milan. Then Christianity becomes a legal religion within the Roman Empire.

382 CE

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Saint Jerome translates the Bible from Greek to Latin.

48 CE

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Council of Jerusalem (In Acts 15). Gentile Christians are accepted by those in Jewish tradition.

30 CE

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Jesus of Nazareth is Crucified.

Timeline of Christianity

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