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Christianity in Brief: Jesus

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  • Were there new forms of Christian beliefs and practices in North and South America and throughout Asia and the Pacific that were shaped by local languages, cultures and histories? yes or no
    yes
  • What was the reformation that happened in the 16th century that was tied to political & social movements?
    Protestant reformation
  • What Christian denomination is the largest in the world? Lutheran, Baptist or the Roman Catholic Church
    The Roman Catholic Church where Catholicism is the largest branch of Christianity with 1.3 billion believers. The Catholic Church is the largest denomination..
  • What are the beliefs that the Gospel writers proclaimed in the holy Christian Gospels?
    1. Co-creator of the world 2. The child of a virgin named Mary 3. A divine prophet, teacher, healer and miracle worker
  • Who were the group of people who wrote the Gospels of Christ?
    Jesus' followers. They wrote many gospels, letters and apocalyptic books that claim that Jesus is the son of God and the promised Jewish messiah, the Christ
  • The Bible teaches that God raised Jesus from the dead. True or False?
    True
  • Which Christian denomination exalts a female figure and has a high regard for female saints?
    The Roman Catholic Church with it's high regard for the Mother of Jesus, Mary & various female saints such as Saint Mother Teresa,Saint Margaret, Saint Theresa
  • Were there Christian missionaries that spread the Gospel to every corner of the globe? Yes or No
    Yes
  • European Christians played many roles, sometimes exploitation and oppression of colonized people and sometimes themselves escaping religious violence. True or False
    True
  • How did God punish Adam and Eve?
    With suffering and death
  • Name some forms of expressions of Christianity that you may see.
    Celebrating holidays such as Christmas, prayer, art, architecture and music
  • Christians trace their origins to a Jewish man who was a prophet. What was His name?
    Jesus
  • Does Christianity comprise just one race or class? Yes or No
    No, people of all classes, races, genders and walks of life comprise the richness of Christianity
  • What were the names of the first humans that disobeyed God?
    Adam and Eve
  • What are some of the commandments that Jesus taught?
    1. Love God with one's whole heart, mind, and strength 2. Love one's neighbor as oneself
  • What did Jesus preach about?
    The Kingdom of God
  • Did Jesus appear to his disciples before his final ascent to God? yes or no?
    Yes
  • What were the books called that taught about Jesus' death and resurrection fulfilled God's plan for the eternal salvation. Such as letters written by Paul?
    Gospels
  • Who were the political people that crucified Jesus?
    The Romans
  • What are some forms of institutional or theological forms in Christianity? Name 2
    Roman Catholicism, Protestantism including Evangelicals, Methodists, Baptists, Eastern Orthodoxy
  • When will Jesus return?
    At the end of time in the final judgement. Granting eternal bliss to believers.
  • Name 3 countries outside of North & South America where Christianity first spread?
    Africa, Germany, Britain, Greece, Spain, Egypt, Ethiopia, Syria, India & beyond.
  • In what city was Jesus crucified?
    Jerusalem