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UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI J. P. Rizal Ext., West Rembo, Makati City HIGHER SCHOOL NG UMAK DEPA...

UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI J. P. Rizal Ext., West Rembo, Makati City HIGHER SCHOOL NG UMAK DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Course Title Title Introduction to World Module No. 6 Religions and Beliefs CHRISTIANITY System At the end of this module, the students should be able to: 1. discuss and value the different elements, core teachings and practices of Learning Christianit; Objectives 2. differentiate Judaism from Christianity; and 3. identify and list down the varieties ( or types) of Christianity. Before we begin with the topic, identify the following statements weather they are true or false. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is considered the most popular religion in the world. 2. The most common symbol for Christianity is the Bible. 3. Christians believe that God the Father sent His only Son, Jesus, to earth to redeem humanity from their sins for them to avoid the eternal flames of hell. (Visit our fb group to know the correct answer) Did you know that... Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in the world, with more than 2 billion followers? The Christian faith centers on beliefs regarding the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it started with a small group of adherents, many historians regard the CONTENT spread and adoption of Christianity throughout the world as one of the most successful spiritual missions in human history. Christianity is a religion that was meant to be universal. Jesus Christ’s evangelical command, “Go and teach all nations” to His disciples shows that He intended His teachings not just them, but for all the world (Brown 1991, 8-10). Christianity is a religion that developed from Judaism, some of its first followers were originally Jews. What distinguishes Christians from Jews is that the former accepts Jesus Christ as the Messiah, or the Savior, while the latter considers Jesus as just another prophet of God and the real Messiah is yet to come. Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  History of Christianity According to the Bible, the first church organized itself 50 days after Jesus’s death on the Day of Pentecost—when the Holy Spirit was said to descend onto Jesus’s followers. Most of the first Christians were Jewish converts, and the church was centered in Jerusalem. Shortly after the creation of the church, many Gentiles (non-Jews) embraced Christianity. Early Christians considered it their calling to spread and teach the gospel. One of the most important missionaries was the apostle Paul, a former persecutor of Christians. Paul’s conversion to Christianity after he had a supernatural encounter with Jesus is described in Acts of the Apostles. Paul preached the gospel and established churches throughout the Roman Empire, Europe and Africa. Many historians believe Christianity wouldn’t be as widespread without the work of Paul. In addition to preaching, Paul is thought to have written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. Basic Beliefs of Christianity Core Christian beliefs are summarized in the gospel of Jesus Christ: By Mary Fairchild What do Christians believe? Answering this question is no simple matter. Christianity in general encompasses a wide range of denominations and faith groups. Thus, within the broad umbrella of Christianity as a religion, Christian beliefs vary widely as each denomination subscribes to its own set of doctrines and practices. Definition of Doctrine Doctrine is something that is taught; a principle or creed of principles presented for acceptance or belief; a system of beliefs. In Scripture, doctrine takes on a broader meaning. In the Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology this explanation of doctrine is given: "Christianity is a religion founded on a message of good news rooted in the significance of the life of Jesus Christ. In Scripture, then, doctrine refers to the entire body of essential theological truths that define and describe that message… Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  The message includes historical facts, such as those regarding the events of the life of Jesus Christ... But it is deeper than biographical facts alone... Doctrine, then, is scriptural teaching on theological truths." 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. They believe Jesus was crucified on a cross to offer the forgiveness of sins and was resurrected three days after his death before ascending to heaven. Christians contend that Jesus will return to earth again in what’s known as the Second Coming. The Holy Bible includes important scriptures that outline Jesus’s teachings, the lives and teachings of Major Prophets and disciples, and offer instructions for how Christians should live. Both Christians and Jews follow the Old Testament of the Bible, but Christians also embrace the New Testament. The cross is a symbol of Christianity. The most important Christian holidays are Christmas (which celebrates the birth of Jesus) and Easter (which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus). Who was Jesus? Most historians believe that Jesus was a real person who was born between 2 B.C. and 7 B.C. Much of what scholars know about Jesus comes from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. According to the text, Jesus was born to a young Jewish virgin named Mary in the town of Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem in modern-day Palestine. Christians believe the conception was a supernatural event, with God impregnating Mary via the Holy Spirit. Very little is known about Jesus’s childhood. Scriptures reveal that he grew up in Nazareth, he and his family fled persecution from King Herod and moved to Egypt, and his “earthly” father, Joseph, was a carpenter. Jesus was raised Jewish, and according to most scholars, he aimed to reform Judaism—not create a new religion. Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  God the Father There is only one God (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6, 8; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:5-6; Galatians 4:8-9). God is omniscient, meaning he "knows all things" (Acts 15:18; 1 John 3:20). God is omnipotent, meaning he is "all-powerful" (Psalm 115:3; Revelation 19:6). God is omnipresent, meaning he is "present everywhere" (Jeremiah 23:23, 24; Psalm 139). God is sovereign (Zechariah 9:14; 1 Timothy 6:15-16). Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  God is holy (1 Peter 1:15). God is just or "righteous" (Psalm 19:9, 116:5, 145:17; Jeremiah 12:1). God is love (1 John 4:8). God is true (Romans 3:4; John 14:6). God is the creator of everything that exists (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 44:24). God is infinite and eternal. He has always been and will ever be God (Psalm 90:2; Genesis 21:33; Acts 17:24). God is immutable. He does not change (James 1:17; Malachi 3:6; Isaiah 46:9-10). The Holy Spirit God is Spirit (John 4:24). The Holy Spirit is God (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 2:11-12; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  The Bible: The Word of God The Bible is the "inspired" or "God-breathed," Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21). The Bible in its original manuscripts is without error (John 10:35; John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12). The Trinity God is three in one or a Trinity; God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Acts 2:32-33, John 10:30, 17:11, 21; 1 Peter 1:2). Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  Baptism is a Christian sacrament of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into Christianity. The canonical Gospels report that Jesus was baptized. Baptism has CONTENT been called a holy sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ. Summary 1. Founder: Jesus Christ (c. 7 BC30 A.D.) 2. Sacred texts: Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) 3. Doctrines: Trinity, Virgin Birth, Deity of Christ, Resurrection, Last Judgment 4. God: Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) 5. Sects: Roman Catholic, Greek/Eastern Orthodox, Protestantism, etc. Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  Fill in the blanks ASSESSMENT Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero  Submission: Send your answer through our FB Group. Answers only. No need to copy. Just put your answer in chronological order. Don’t forget to write your full name, grade and section. ASSIGNMENT Continue reading Christianity in pdf week 6 or follow the given link, then demonstrate the core teachings and practices of different varieties of Christianity through video presentation. Submission: Send your video through our FB Group. Don’t forget to write your full name, grade and section. 1. World Religions and Belief System by: Rex Book store 2. Pdf week 6 REFERENCES 3. https://www.history.com/topics/religion Picture references 4. https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/christianity-symbol-of-jesus-christ-cross- vector-21710241 5. https://owlcation.com/humanities/Ichthys-What-Does-the-Christian-Fish-mean 6. https://www.pngkit.com/view/u2q8r5u2u2q8t4y3_dove-holy-spirit-christian-symbols/ 7. https://www.holyart.com/blog/religious-items/meaning-tree-life/ Prepared by: Felix B. Cordero