CHRISTIANITY

THE NEW TESTAMENT

HISTORY 1
CHRISTIANITY started in the 1st century in a land called
Palestine.

 When Jesus was born, Palestine was still under the Roman rule.
 Thus, Christianity was born in an ear when Palestine was ruled
by a foreign power.
JESUS 2
FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY.
Preaching and healing in the villages, he started to
preach teachings which were considered revolutionary
at that time.
He criticized the uprightness and insincerity of religious officials and
emphasized that God values service and love.
He taught about the new covenant that God will bring to the
humanity: that sending His begotten Son to save humanity from the
sins and restore the people’s relationship with Him.
SYMBOLS 3
Icthus
The fish is a very old symbol. In the
Greek language the first letters of the
words "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour"
spell “icthus”, which means fish. Today,
Christians may wear a fish badge, or put
it on their car.
SYMBOLS 3
CROSS
Jesus Christ’s victory over sins when
He died on the cross for humanity’s
redemption and salvation.
BIBLE 4
It is a collection of songs, stories, poetry, letters, history, as well as
literature.

TWO BOOKS

 Old Testament
 New Testament
 NEW TESTAMENT 5
It is composed of 27 books written around 50 to 100 C.E.

Two Sections
Gospels – tells the story of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)

Letters (Epistles) – guide to the early Christian communities. They

were written to tell the life and teachings of Jesus.
BELIEFS/DOCTRINES 6
TEN COMMANDMENTS

SEVEN SACRAMENTS

EIGHT BEATITUDES

APOTLES CREED
TEN COMMANDMENTS 7

DECALOGUE
SEVEN SACRAMENTS 8
BAPTISM 9

It is meant to remove the guilt and effects of original

sin and welcome the baptized to the Church.
CONFIRMATION 10

It is meant to complete baptism and bring the

baptized the graces of the Holy Spirit that were
given the Apostles on Pentecost Sunday.
HOLY COMMUNION 11

The reception of Christ’s body and blood which

helps Christians grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
CONFESSION 12

To reconcile Christians with God by confessing the

sins.
MARRIAGE 13

A union of a man and a woman for the purpose of

procreation and mutual support.
HOLY ORDERS 14

The continuation of Christ’s priesthood which he

passed on to his apostles.
ANNOINTING OF THE SICK 6
CHAPTERS

Administered to those who are on the verge of death

or are seriously ill, or about to undergo a serious
operation for physical and moral strength.
Known also as Extreme Unction or Last Rites
EIGHT BEATITUDES 7
APOSTLES CREED 8
WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES 9
LENT 10
PENTECOST 11
SUBDIVISIONS 12
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

Prohibited marriage of priests Allowed marriage of priests and

and bishops bishops

Insisted that the pope was the Encouraged more autonomy for
first among bishops and the local churches and their leaders
supreme authority
Against the use of icons Allowed the use of icons
SELECTED ISSUES 13
Ecumenism
Sexuality
Homosexuality
Divorce
Capital Punishment
Euthanasia
1 JOHN 5
CHAPTERS
author
The apostle John.

description
A letter written to early Christian communities. It emphasises the themes of love, truth,
and fellowship. Its purpose is to affirm the readers in their faith and to counter false
teachings that had arisen among them. The letter encourages early Christians to live in a
manner consistent with the truth they have received, and to love one another as Jesus loved
them. It also stresses the importance of belief in the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the Son
of God and the importance of obedience to his commands.
2 JOHN 1
CHAPTER
author
The apostle John.

description
A brief letter addressed to an "elect lady" and her children, who are believed to be a local
Christian community. The author writes to encourage them in their faith and to warn them
against false teachings that were spreading within the early Christian community. The
letter emphasises the importance of maintaining the truth of the gospel and of loving one
another in a practical and genuine way.
3 JOHN 1
CHAPTER
author
The apostle John.

description
A short letter written to a man named Gaius. The letter offers greetings and encouragement
to Gaius, who is commended for his hospitality and support of traveling missionaries. John
also mentions Diotrephes, a leader in the local church who is rejecting John's authority and
opposing the mission work. The letter ends with greetings and a blessing for Gaius.
JUDE 1
CHAPTER
author
Not specified, but thought to be Jude, the brother of James.

description
Jude emphasises the need to defend the faith against false teachers and to persevere in the
face of persecution. Jude urges his readers to remember the teachings of the apostles and
to build themselves up in their most holy faith. He also emphasises the importance of
mercy and lovingkindness.
REVELATIONS 22
CHAPTERS
author
The apostle John.

description
The final book of the New Testament, considered to be a work of prophecy and
apocalyptic literature. Revelations describes a series of visions and events that take place
in the end of times and the eventual triumph of God over evil. The book features symbols,
imagery, and language that can be difficult to interpret and has been the subject of much
debate and study throughout history.