- The basics of Christian beliefs. Christians believe that there is only one God, whom they call Father as Jesus Christ taught them. They recognise Jesus as the son of God and believe in God
developement of christianity
Christianity developed out of Judaism in the 1st century C.E. It is founded on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and those who follow him are called "Christians." Christianity has many different branches and forms with accompanying variety in beliefs and practices.
were did christainity start
Christianity started about 2000 years ago in Judea
(present-day Israel) with Jesus Christ and His faithful group of disciples. During this period, Judea was a cross-cultural mecca of bustling cities and farms. The emperor of Rome was the ruler.
- Christianity is focussed on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe to be the Son of God. Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the Middle East over 2000 years ago. The Christian holy book is theBible. It is divided into the Old and New Testaments.
spread and influence
Interestingly, the first community of Christians was Jews. This group believed that Christ, by example of his teachings and through resurrection, had brought a new vision and spoke as an equal to God. As converts to Christianity increased, the religion spread.