Christianity as Branches from Judaism

Who is Jesus of Nazareth

Who is Jesus of Nazareth

He’s the son of God - Christians believe he is the promised messiah

Christian day of rest

Their Sabbath is on a Sunday since Jesus was said to be resurrected then

Do people have free will?

Yes, humans have free will, therefore, they are constantly in a struggle between sin/good works

Faith or Faith/Good Works

Internal debate amongst Christian denominations. Shows a difference in Judaism and Christianity

Spaces for afterlife

There’s a heaven/hell - some include purgatory which a place to atone for sins and they may get into heaven.

Purgatory

Place where sings are purged, and this is how people get perfect to enter heaven - therefore people spend a couple thousand years here.

Getting to Heaven - Dying

Mostly universal but people have been lifted up into heaven

Getting to Heaven - Believe Jesus of Nazareth is the chosen messiah/son of God

Some denominations welcome anyone, so slightly waning

Getting to Heaven: Be in communion with God

Space for debate on the processes/atonement

Getting to Heaven: Be in communion with the church

Used to be required by law by enlightenment, not so much anymore fully

Getting to Heaven: Be Baptized

If only Christians get into heaven then this matters more

Getting to Heaven: Do good works

Believed to be more applicable to liberal Christians that can’t fully satisfy above requirements.

Hell

Many different interpretations. One is Dante’s in which hell is hierarchical where punishment fits the Chrime.

Satan

The Kommandant of Hell, a fallen angel

Judgment Day: Revelation

From the book of revelation, there’s many different stories that have lots of poor/scary outcomes. 7 is an important number.

Paul of Tarsus

Makes Christianity more inclusive. Often called the second creator of Christianity.