Christianity At the very least, Christianity is the faith tradition that focuses on the figure of Jesus Christ. In this context, faith refers both to the believers’ act of trust and to the content of their faith. As a tradition, Christianity is more than a system of religious belief. It also has generated a culture, a set of ideas and ways of life, practices, and artifacts that have been handed down from generation to generation since Jesus first became the object of faith. Christianity is thus both a living tradition of faith and the culture that the faith leaves behind. To say that Christianity “focuses” on Jesus Christ is to say that somehow it brings together its beliefs and practices and other traditions in reference to a historic figure. While there is something simple about this focus on Jesus as the central figure, there is also something very complicated. Modern scholars have located the focus of this faith tradition in the context of monotheistic religions.
Christian Texts Sacred-texts home Journal Articles: Christianity OCRT: ChristianityBuy CD-ROM Buy books about Christianity The Scriptures Gnosticism Early Christian Eastern Churches Mediaeval, Renaissance and Reformation Modern Links The Scriptures Hypertext Bible Index The King James Bible The Vulgate (Latin Bible) The Apocrypha Bible Commentary The Complete Sayings of Jesus by Arthur Hinds, int. by Norman Vincent Peale [1927]Read everything Jesus says in the New Testament in one sitting. Gnosticism, etc. There is now a separate Gnosticism Index. Pistis Sophia Translated by G.R.S. Corpus Hermeticum Translated by G.R.S. The Hymn of Jesus, Echoes from the Gnosis tr. by G.R.S. Gnostic John the BaptizerSelections from the Mandæan John-Book, tr. by G.R.S. The Book of GiantsA fragmentary Manichaean text. Apocrypha Arabica by Margaret Dunlop Gibson [1901] Early Christian The Gospel of Thomas [ca. 200 C.E.] The Lord's Prayer Hail Mary (Ave Maria) The Apostles' Creed Nicene Creed The Athanasian Creed Works of St. Works of St.
Christianity Christianity Christianity is one of the world's major religions. These links tell you more about the worship of Jesus Christ. History of Christianity This religion started small but became huge, largely through the influence of the Roman Empire. Find out more about the life and times and religion of Jesus. Christianity Online HUGE site covers all aspects of the religion. Bible History Online Great look at the history of events outlined in the Christian Bible. Christian Church History The history of the Church comes alive in this helpful, detailed website. Life of Christ This site traces the life of Jesus, from baby to martyr. Graphics courtesy of ArtToday <A HREF=" Christianity Christianity Beliefs Some basic Christian concepts include: Christians are monotheistic, i.e., they believe there’s only one God, and he created the heavens and the earth. This divine Godhead consists of three parts: the father (God himself), the son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.The essence of Christianity revolves around the life, death and Christian beliefs on the resurrection of Jesus. Christians believe God sent his son Jesus, the messiah, to save the world. HISTORY Vault: Jesus: His Life Who Was Jesus? Most historians believe that Jesus was a real person who was born between 2 B.C. and 7 B.C. According to the text, Jesus was born to a young Jewish virgin named Mary in the town of Bethlehem in the West Bank, south of Jerusalem. Very little is known about Jesus’s childhood. Jesus was raised Jewish, and according to most scholars, he aimed to reform Judaism—not create a new religion. Jesus's Teachings Jesus used parables—short stories with hidden messages—in his teachings. Sources:
ARC - Faiths and ecology - What does Christianity teach us about ecology? Tension with creation Christianity recognises a tension that exists between humanity’s responsibility to care for God’s creation, and the human tendency to rebel against God. The main Christian churches have in the past decades re-examined their teachings and practice in the light of the environmental crisis. Commitment from the Churches Speaking for the Catholic Church in 1990, the Pope said, ‘Christians realise their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith.’ For the Orthodox Church, the Ecumenical Patriarchate taught in 1990 that humanity ought to perceive the natural order as a sign and sacrament of God, and that to respect nature is to recognise that all creatures and objects have a unique place in God’s creation. The challenge Christians increasingly recognise the need to repent for what harm has been done to creation. based on the 1995 Windsor Statements Examples of Christian ecology in action
URI Kids :: World Religions Contents How did Christianity begin? What do Christians believe? What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians? How did Christianity begin? After his resurrection, Jesus Christ's followers spread his message throughout the world, creating the Christian Church. What do Christians believe? Love God with all your heart, soul and mind. Return to top What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians?
Christianity: Basic Beliefs | URI Christianity traces its beginning to the miraculous birth, adult ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, known as Jesus Christ. Over 2000 years ago in Palestine (today's Israel), Jesus was born into a humble Jewish family. His mother was a young peasant woman named Mary. Christians believe that his father was the Holy Spirit of God, making Jesus both fully human and fully divine. His earliest followers came to believe that he was the Messiah, or messenger, sent by God to free God's people from slavery, sin, and death. God sent his son Jesus in human form so that people would better understand God as a caring and loving parent. Jesus lived and experienced the suffering of humans. During his adult ministry, Jesus built up a loyal following, led by his twelve disciples. After his resurrection, Jesus Christ's followers spread his message throughout the world, creating the Christian Church. Love God with all your heart, soul and mind.
Christian Beliefs - Religion Facts Google + Beliefs are very important to Christianity. Doctrines about God, Jesus Christ, the Trinity, the Bible, angels and demons, and heaven and hell are among the most important. Christian denominations, although in mostly agreement on primary doctrines, can have many differences on secondary doctrines. Given the great historical attention that has been devoted to Christian beliefs, the 2,000 years' worth of available writing on its many subjects, and its sometimes complex philosophical arguments, Christian doctrine can be intimidating, especially for the beginner. Major Doctrines The Christian God Read about the Christian God as portrayed in the New Testament, the early church, and today. The Trinity Christian monotheism is Trinitarian, which holds that God is One, but made of three distinct "persons": the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ This article focuses on the Christian doctrine about who Jesus was, a topic known as "Christology." The Holy Spirit Original Sin Salvation
I am Protestant Christianity | Religious Literacy Project Christianity is a worldwide religious tradition with diverse representations, beliefs and practices. But its common source is one: the life, the teachings, the death, and the resurrection of Jesus. This man, whom Christians call the Christ, the Messiah, or the expected one, was born in Roman-occupied Palestine about 2,000 years ago. He lived his life as a Jew in a region ruled by Roman authorities. Jesus left no writings, nor did others write about him until decades after he died. Today Christianity has three major streams, each possessing its own internal pluralism — the Catholic Communion, the Orthodox Christian Churches, and Protestant movements. Christianity has continued to grow and change in the twenty-first century, with the rapid multiplication of Christian churches in Africa, including many vibrant independent churches. The Life and Teachings of Jesus→ Image Credit: Thomas Hawk, "Jesus Saves," Los Angeles, CA (2000), (CC BY-NC 2.0)
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