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LESSON 5 CHRISTIANITY  Christianity is a major world religion that stems from life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth Its largest groups are the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the various Protestant Churches.  ELEMENTS 1. Founder O...

LESSON 5 CHRISTIANITY  Christianity is a major world religion that stems from life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth Its largest groups are the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the various Protestant Churches.  ELEMENTS 1. Founder OF : Jesus CHRISTIANITY Christ  1. Founder : Jesus Christ Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure in Christianity, known as the promised Messiah, derived from the Greek word Christos, meaning 'the anointed one' in Hebrew.  1. Founder : Jesus Christ The New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) records the life, teachings, and career of Jesus.  1. Founder : Jesus Christ “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” (John 14:6)  1. Founder : Jesus Christ Jesus’ mother was Mary, a virgin who has bethroted to Joseph, a carpenter. Christians believe Jesus was born through Immaculate Conception.  ELEMENTS 2. Sacred OF Texts: CHRISTIANITY Bible  2. Sacred Texts: Bible Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Old Testament versions are longer due to their acceptance of 'apocryphal' books, which Protestants consider unknown or doubtful.  2. Sacred Texts: Bible Christians divide the Old testaments into four sections: 1. Pentateuch (Torah) ; the first 5 books 2. History 3. Poems and ‘wisdom’ 4. Books of the prophets  2. Sacred Texts: Bible The New Testament consist of the following: 1. ‘Gospels’ or ‘Good News’ 2. Acts of the Apostles 3. Twenty-one letters or ‘Epistles’ 4. Apocalypse, the Book of Revelation  3. Doctrines: ELEMENTS Trinity, Virgin Birth, OF Deity of Christ, CHRISTIANITY Resurrection, Last Judgment  3. Doctrines: Trinity It refers to the teaching that “the one God comprises three distinct, eternally co-existing persons; the Father, the Son (incarnate in Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.  3. Doctrines: Trinity The catholic Jesuit priest Martin J.Scott admits that Trinity is not that easy to understand: “No one understands it. The most learned theologian, the holiest Pope, the greatest saint---”  3. Doctrines: Virgin Birth It states that Jesus Christ was conceived in Mary's womb through the Holy Spirit, born while she was still a virgin.  3. Doctrines: Deity of Jesus Christians believes that there is a personal God, Creator and Ruler of the universe, a God who is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable.  3. Doctrines: Deity of Jesus The Holy Scriptures argue that: 1. God is omniscient (I John 3:20), while there is something Jesus does not know: “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the only Father” (Matt. 24:36).  3. Doctrines: Deity of Jesus The Holy Scriptures argue that: 2. The everlasting God will not grow tired or weary (Isiah 40:28), but Jesus Christ got tired (John 4:6). 3. Doctrines: Resurrection 3. Doctrines: Last Judgement  ELEMENTS 4. God: OF Trinity and Monotheism CHRISTIANITY  4. God: Trinity The Trinity is a central concept in most Christian denominations, but some reject it due to the Bible's monotheistic nature, arguing it is not authentically monotheistic.  4. God: Monotheism Monotheism comes from the Greek word (mono) meaning “Single” and (theos) meaning “god”. It characterizes the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  ELEMENTS 5. Sects: Roman OF Catholic, Greek/Eastern CHRISTIANITY Orthodox, Protestantism  5. Sects: Roman Catholic The largest branch of Christianity, centered on the Pope's authority, who is considered the spiritual successor to St. Peter.  5. Sects: Roman Catholic Beliefs: Authority: Pope and bishops Sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony The Eucharist Salvation : Faith and good works  5. Sects: Roman Catholic Practices: Mass Veneration of Saints Confession  5. Sects: Greek/Eastern Orthodox The Eastern Orthodox Church split from Roman Catholicism in 1054 (the Great Schism) and has its own hierarchy, with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople as a symbolic head.  5. Sects: Greek/Eastern Orthodox Beliefs: Authority: Church Fathers and ecumenical councils Sacraments: Mystical experience of faith The Eucharist Salvation : Theosis (divinization), becoming more like God through grace.  5. Sects: Greek/Eastern Orthodox Practices: Divine Liturgy: Worship services emphasize chant, incense, and icon veneration. Icons/Painting: windows into heaven. Fasting: Especially before Easter (Great Lent).  5. Sects: Protestantism Practices: Worship: Preaching, Bible reading, and congregational singing. Personal Faith Diversity: Liturgical (Anglican, Lutheran) and Informal (Baptist, Pentecostal).  ELEMENTS 6. Issues: OF Ecumenism and Sexuality CHRISTIANITY Issues  6. Issues: Ecumenism A movement promoting unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations. Through dialogue and joint action on issues like social justice, Christians work toward a shared faith and mission.  6. Issues: Sexuality Issues Roman Catholic Church permits only ‘natural’ birth control. All artificial methods of contraception are forbidden.  6. Issues: Sexuality Issues Generally, Christian churches have considered homosexual sex as sinful, based on their interpretation of certain biblical passages.  ELEMENTS OF CHRISTIANITY 1. Founder: Jesus Christ 2. Sacred Texts: Bible 3. Doctrines: Trinity, Virgin Birth, Deity of Christ, Resurrection, Last Judgment  ELEMENTS OF CHRISTIANITY 4. God: Trinity and Monotheism 5. Sects: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestantism 6.Issues: Ecumenism and Sexuality Issues  THE APOSTLE’S CREED The term ‘creed’ comes from the word ‘credo,’ which means a statement of faith. Catholics believe that it is a summary of the essential truths which Jesus entrusted to the apostles  THE LORD’S PRAYER The Lord’s Prayer which is recorded in Matthew 6:9-13, is commonly divided in seven clauses This serves as the outline in properly praying to God: (1) acknowledging God as our Father or Creator (2) recognizing that he is always in a ‘higher position’ than ours (3) that we must glorify and worship Him (4) that we ought to fulfill His will or commandments (5) that we must ask for our material and spiritual needs (6) that we should ask God for forgiveness of the sins we committed (7) that we must ask him, through prayers, to save us from temptations and sins  THE BEATITUDES  1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  THE CORE TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY Jesus is the Son of God and the second person of the Trinity. His earthly ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension into heaven demonstrate God's love for people His forgiveness of their sins Anyone can be saved and given eternal life by placing their faith in him. Christian ethics derive from the Jewish tradition as , particularly the Ten Commandments, but with some difference of interpretation based on the practice and teachings of Jesus.  GROUP ACTIVITY MATCHING TYPE MATCH THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER TO THE CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTION TIME LIMIT : 15 MINUTES