Christianity

Monotheism

Monotheism

The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

God

The Supreme Being, worshiped as the creator or ultimate source of the universe.

Jesus

Son of God. Saved us from sin

Constantine

Converts in 312 CE and becomes emperor in 324. Established new capital, Constantinople.

Edict of Milan

End persecution; faith practiced openly

Theodosius

Makes Christianity Region of empire 380 CE; outlaws pagan religions. Used the Roman Road to spread Christianity.

Crucifixion

Jesus died on the cross for us

Resurrection

God Raised Jesus from the dead to Heaven. the rising from the dead of a divine or human being who still retains his own person-hood, or individuality, though the body may or may not be changed.

Trinity

the Christian Godhead as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Heaven

End Goal. So one can live eternally

hell

A place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death

Sabbath

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work

Sacraments

A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism, the Eucharist

Easter

It marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion

Roman Catholic

7 Sacraments, Saints, Pope, Bishops, Purgatory

Eastern Orthodox

7 Sacraments Does not accept the Pope. No theological power over bishops. Greek, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian. No purgatory with suffering. Accepts saints as intermediaries icons. Windows to heaven to help focus on the divine.

Protestant

It began with Martin Luther in Germany. No leader-- each denomination determines the leader. No need for good works to get to Heaven, but encouraged. Direct connection to God through Jesus, no need for Priests. 2 Sacraments

Church of England

Founded by Henry the VIII. Wanted permission from the Pope to Marry but was not granted it. Has Elements of Both Roman Catholics and Protestant practices. Official religion of England. Bishops, Priests, and Deacons lead but tend to look for consensus as well

Bible

A collection of sacred books written by ancient prophets and historians

Cathedral/Church

A building used for public Christian worship