ch. 6.3. roman power came to judea around 63 b.c. rome made it a province in 6 a.d. local affairs...
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Ch. 6.3
The Rise of Christianity
Roman power came to Judea around 63 B.C.Rome made it a province in 6 A.D.Local affairs controlled by the Sanhedrin,
local courtA group called the Zealots wanted to rid
Judea of RomansOthers believed a Messiah was coming
Jews Come Under Roman Rule
What are some of the teachings of Jesus?
Jesus was born between 6 and 4 B.C. in Bethlehem
Grew up in NazarethBegan ministry at age 30He stressed the importance of people’s love
of God, their neighbors and their enemiesHad twelve disciples, performed miraclesIgnored wealth and statusMany believed him to be the Son of God
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
Why was Jesus put to death?
Jewish religious leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy
Pontius Pilate sentenced him to death by crucifixion
Jesus rose from death after three daysAppeared to followersAscended to Heaven
Jesus’ Death
What is the “rock” on which the
Christian Church is built?
The statement Simon Peter made about “who Jesus is” found in the gospel of Matthew 16:13-20.
The belief that Jesus is the Christ (savior/messiah).
Rock of the Church:
Who helped spread Christianity to the non-Jewish world?
What kinds of challenges did
Christians face in the Roman Empire?
Paul (Saul) dedicated life to spreading and interpreting Jesus’ teachings
A.D. 64 - Nero blamed fire on ChristiansA.D. 66 – Zealots rebelA.D. 70 – Temple destroyed – today, only western portion of the wall still standsApostles Peter and Paul put to death sometime after A.D. 60
Christianity Spreads Through the Empire
Thousand crucified, burned, or killed by wild animals at circuses
Martyrs inspired people to convert
Christianity Spreads Continued
How did Christianity spread so quickly?
Constantine conquers and gives credit to Christian God
113 A.D. – Edict of MilanTheodosius makes Christianity empire’s
official religionNicene Creed defined the Church’s basic
beliefs
A World Religion