The Roman Empire and Christianity

Beliefs of Christianity
Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 408-413 with your row group.

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A collection of holy writings, or scripture, created by early Christians: New Testament The first four books of the New Testament that describe the life of Jesus: Gospels A story with a moral: parable
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What kinds of things motivate you to achieve a goal?

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Key Ideas
Early Christians wrote books about the life of Jesus and other topics that form part of Christianitys scripture. Most Christians share a core set of beliefs, including faith in Jesus as the son of God and in the Trinity. Christians believe that it is important to follow Jesus ethical teachings.

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Key Terms
New Testamentcollection of holy writings, or scripture, created by early Christians Gospelsfirst four books of the New Testament that describe the life of Jesus

parablestory with a moral

epistleformal letter, several of which appear in the New Testament Trinityaccording to Christian beliefs, three forms of God: God the father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit ethicsissues of right and wrong and how to treat people
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What are the Christian holy writings?

Christian Scriptures

Existed Before Birth of Christianity

Written Down After the Birth of Christianity

What are the Gospels, epistles, and the Book of Revelation?

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What do most Christians believe?

God exists in three forms, or Trinity. Jesus was God in human form. His resurrection proves that he was divine. Belief in Jesus offers the believer the chance of eternal life in the presence of God. Peoples actions and beliefs in life determine what happens to their souls after death. God has the power to forgive peoples sins. Jesus crucifixion was a sacrifice for human sin.

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Christianity Today

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How do Christians practice their faith?

Practicing Christianity

Follow Jesus Teaching

Belief in Core Christian Ideas

Shared Rituals

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The Judeo-Christian Tradition

Judaism

Shared

Christianity

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Christians Beliefs and Practices

What do most Christians believe about the forms in which God exists?

What were some important ethics to follow, according to Jesus?

How does the Judeo-Christian tradition influence society today?

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How has Christianity shaped the modern world?

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