Key Concepts in Christianity and Church History
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Christian
A follower of Jesus Christ.
Church
A community of believers; also a place for Christian worship.
Catholic
Means 'universal'; refers to the whole Christian Church or specifically the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic
The largest Christian denomination led by the Pope in Rome.
Protestant
Christians who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation (e.g., Lutherans, Baptists).
Eastern Orthodox
One of the oldest Christian branches, mainly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, not under the Pope.
Disciple vs. Apostle
Disciple: Student or follower of Jesus. Apostle: A chosen messenger, often referring to the 12 chosen by Jesus.
Evangelist
Someone who spreads the Gospel; also refers to the authors of the four Gospels.
Incarnation
The belief that God became human in the form of Jesus.
Paschal Mystery
Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Ecumenism
Efforts to unite all Christian churches and promote cooperation.
Schism
A major split in the Church, such as the East-West Schism in 1054.
Excommunication
Formal removal from participation in the sacraments and community of the Church.
Ascension
Jesus' return to Heaven 40 days after the Resurrection.
Resurrection
Jesus rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.
Bethlehem
Birthplace of Jesus.
Nazareth
Jesus' hometown where he grew up.
Old Testament
46 books (Catholic).
New Testament
27 books.
Total (Catholic Bible)
73 books.
0AD Birth of Jesus
Jesus, the founder of Christianity, is born in Bethlehem.
30 AD Jesus begins his public life
Stories of Jesus' life are documented.
33 AD Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus is crucified and Christians believe he rose from the dead 3 days later.
33 AD Pentecost
Jesus' apostles begin spreading his teachings, starting the Christian Church.
313 AD Edict of Milan
Legalized Christianity in 313 AD, Converted to Christianity in 312 AD.
325 AD Council of Nicea
Leaders agree on key Christian beliefs and create the Nicene Creed.
380 AD Edict of Thessalonica
Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman Empire.
1054 AD The Great Schism
The Christian Church splits into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.