Origin/roots of the belief
Formed 33 CE,Palestine
Early Christianity a were significantly influenced by Hellenistic religion and Hellenistic philosophy. Christianity in particular inherited many features of Greco-roman paganism in its structure, its terminology, its cult and its theology.
Early Christianity a were significantly influenced by Hellenistic religion and Hellenistic philosophy. Christianity in particular inherited many features of Greco-roman paganism in its structure, its terminology, its cult and its theology.
History
Christianity began as a Jewish sect in the Levant of the middle east in the mid-1st century. It had a number of influences, including other religions. Christian had ideas such as in "angels, the end of the world, a final judgment, the resurrection, and heaven and hell received form and substance from Zoroastrian beliefs". Its earliest development took place under the leadership of the twelve apostles, particularly Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle, followed by the early bishop, whom Christians consider the successor of the of the Apostle.
Beliefs and Values
- There is only one God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- God is the creator of all people and of all things.
- Jesus Christ is God’s only Son, the Savior of the world, and the Head of the church.
- The Holy Spirit dwells within every Christian
- The Bible is the inspired word of God and the final authority for all matters of faith
- Every person has worth as a creation of God, but that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
- Salvation (the forgiveness of sins) is offered to all people and comes only by grace through the blood of Jesus Christ (His death on the cross) and His resurrection from the dead.
- Death seals the eternal destiny of each person. The saved will inherit eternal life; the unsaved, eternal separation from God.
- Jesus will one day return and reign forever as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Demographic
Countries with 50% and more Christians are colored purple while countries with 10% to 50% Christians are colored pink.
geography
This is the geography of when Christianity was first originated
important figures
- Paul
- Jesus
- Peter
- David
- Abraham
- Noah
- Adam and Eve
Holidays
- Easter
- Christmas
- Advent
Worship
Most Christians attend worship services at church on Sundays, which generally include singing, prayer and a sermon. Most Christian churches have a special ritual for ordination, or designating a person fit for a leadershipposition in the church. At home, most practicing Christians pray regularly and many read the Bible.
Nearly all Christians will have been baptized, either as an kid or as an adult, and regularly participate in communion (also called the Lord's Supper and the Eucharist). Baptism and communion are considered sacraments=sacred rituals instituted by Christ himself.
Nearly all Christians will have been baptized, either as an kid or as an adult, and regularly participate in communion (also called the Lord's Supper and the Eucharist). Baptism and communion are considered sacraments=sacred rituals instituted by Christ himself.
sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity
http://firstchristian.info/about/values/
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/eleven-important-people-in-the-bible.htmlhttp://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/practices.htm
http://firstchristian.info/about/values/
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/eleven-important-people-in-the-bible.htmlhttp://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/practices.htm