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The spread of Christianity

The spread of Christianity. The spread of Christianity. A. belief in Jesus as the messiah meant SALVATION B. Christian missionaries- called apostles 1. Paul-converts many non-Jews to Christians 2. Paul's writing also become early basis for the new testament

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The spread of Christianity

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  1. The spread of Christianity

  2. The spread of Christianity • A. belief in Jesus as the messiah meant SALVATION • B. Christian missionaries- called apostles • 1. Paul-converts many non-Jews to Christians • 2. Paul's writing also become early basis for the new testament • 3. peter- establishes a Christian church in Rome (the heart of empire) • 4. churches popping up in cities means people have more access to this new religion (more people convert)

  3. Battle against persecution • A. Two reasons for persecution • 1. refused to honor the emperor as a god • 2. refused military service • B. Many Christians died as martyrs (someone who dies for a belief) • C. Christian began to compete for more popularity against two other religions • 1.polytheism • 2. Judaism • D. How did Christians increase popularity • 1. establish churches in major cities • 2. more churches and missionaries=more popularity

  4. General/emperor Constantine • A. brought Christianity to the roman Empire. • Why? Here is the story. • 1. during battle, he has a vision of a flaming cross over the hill of the battlefield • 2. this must be a sign from God, right? • 3. he orders all soldier to paint the cross across their shields before the next battle AND THEY WIN! • 4. he credits god and Christianity with the victory and he accepts Christianity as his new religion • B. later, emperor Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of the Rome

  5. Structure of the Christian Church • A. Pope • 1. head of the church • 2. lives in Vatican city (tiny country located in the city of Rome) • B. Patriarchs-the 5 highest bishops of leading cities • C. Diocese-bishops who led the groups of parishes (churches)-they interpret and write scripture • D. priests-local religious leaders who led and worked in local pariahs (they are the teachers of the Christian religion)

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