✞ † CHRISTIANITY † ✞ by Ally W.

Central Teachings of Christianity

averyberger2020 — 2015-01-15 20:48:40 UTC

Christianity began in Southwest Asia in ancient times. The Romans ruled this territory and they called it Judea. According to the Christian Bible, Jesus is the founder of Christianity. Jesus also happen to be a Jew. Historians believe that he was born in about 6 B.C.E. Soon, Christianity spread across Europe. Today, Christianity is the largest religion and about one third of the world's population are Christian. Some Christian beliefs include The Holy Trinity, the Resurrection, and Salvation. Christians believe in one G-d. They see him as a father, son and a holy spirit. This G-d is well known as the Trinity. They also believe that G-d is the creator of the universe. They believe that G-d as a son is Jesus though, they also believe that Jesus is G-d's son. They believe that G-d as a Holy Spirit is G-d's power today.

Christian Places of Worship

allisonwilkov20 — 2015-01-15 20:57:23 UTC

Most churches hold worship services on Sundays. That is because Christians believe Sunday is the day Jesus rose from the dead. Christians worship in many different ways, including hymns and readings from the Bible. Hymns are songs that praise G-d. Sometimes services include a sermon given by the church leader, the priest or a minister. A sermon is a speech that teaches the members of the church about religion. People also pray during services. People pray out loud or silently.

Christian Sacraments

averyberger2020 — 2015-01-16 20:21:41 UTC

In places where Christians live, rituals called sacraments take place by the people. There are many different types of sacraments. Two of the different sacraments include Baptism and the Holy Communion.

Resurrection

allisonwilkov20 — 2015-01-16 20:38:56 UTC

According to the Gospels in the Christian Bible, Jesus went to Jerusalem for Passover. The Roman rulers there feared that he would start a revolt, so they decided to execute him. As done as tredition in that time, they nailed him to a cross, which is the sign for Christianity today. After he was buried, Christians believe he rose from the dead and appeared to his disciplines before going to heaven. This is a Christian miracle called the Ressurection.

The Holy Trinity

averyberger2020 — 2015-01-16 20:47:48 UTC

Christians believe in one G-d. Though, they believe that G-d is three human beings in one. They see him as a Father, Son and a Holy Spirit. This is also known as the trinity. They believe that G-d created the universe and everything in it shows his power. They believe that G-d as a son is Jesus. They also believe that Jesus was a typical human being who lived and died and he is the son of G-d. They also think that G-d as a holy spirit is G-d's power at work in the world today.

Holy Communion

2015-01-16 20:58:10 UTC

The Holy Communion is a service in which a child of the age of usually seven is finally accepted as a member of the Church. They are places in Sunday School for a year to learn the responsibilities of being a member of the Church. On their "First Communion" they have a Holy Communion (After the Gospel they have bread and wine as eaten by Jesus during "The Last Supper") There is much preporation and celebration for this special event!

Baptisim

2015-01-20 15:37:31 UTC

According to the Holy Christian Bible, Baptism is a ceremony in which the person being baptized in cleansed of their sins and starting fresh. Jesus was originally baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. A person can only be baptized once in their lifetime, and if raised in a Christian family, is baptized very young. It is a sort of commitment to believe in the Christian beliefs, and to teach the ways of Christianity to those around you.

Salvation

allisonwilkov20 — 2015-01-20 20:08:42 UTC

Christians do not fear death. After the end of their life, each person faces G-d's judgement. He decides who will go to Heaven and who will go to Hell. This is called Salvation. Christians believe this is a gift from Go-d.

Christian Holidays

averyberger2020 — 2015-01-20 20:18:18 UTC

Christmas and Easter are 2 of the most celebrated holidays for all Christians. Christmas is the holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke shares the story of the first Christmas. The story of Christmas starts with Jesus' parents, Mary and Joseph, traveling to the town of Bethlehem. That is where Mary gave birth to Jesus. That night, angels showed up in the sky and said, "Glory to G-d in the highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men." Today, Christians come together with family and in churches to retell this story. Easter is the most important holiday in Christianity. It celebrates Jesus coming back to life. Before Easter, Christian take part in a observance that is well known as Lent. Lent is the 40 days in which Jesus spent in the wilderness before he began to preach. During that time Jesus did not eat. Since people cannot go 40 days without eating, they choose a favorite food to give up. For example, chocolate. The last week of Lent is also known as Holy Week. It starts with Palm Sunday which marks Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. According to the gospels, Jesus was welcomed with cheering crowds. On Palm Sunday, some Christians may decide to wear crosses made from palm leaves. At the end of the week, Good Friday is celebrated. This day marks when Jesus was crucified. Most churches hold services to remember Jesus' suffering and death.`