Christianity 101

What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?

• He is the son of God

• He was a normal human being

• He is one of many gods

Which religion did Christianity emerge directly from?

• Zorastianism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which of the following is NOT true about the story of Jesus' life according to Gospels?

• • He was born in the Roman province of Judea to his earthly parents, Mary and Joseph

• • He became a carpenter until he died of old age

• • He preached the importance of God's forgiveness of sins

• • He was crucified (executed) as a potential rebel by Roman and Jewish authorities

• • After his death, he was resurrected by God the Father

Why was St. Paul critical to establishing Christianity as a world religion?

• He persecuted Christians, forcing them to flee across the Roman Empire

• He declared himself to be the successor to Jesus, becoming the second Christ

• He spread the Christian message outside Judea to the rest of the Roman Empire

Which of the following is FALSE?

• Christianity has remained unified with mostly the same cultural practices.

• Christianity has spread into thousands of denominations (branches).

• The holy text of Christianity became known as the Bible.

• Christianity is currently the world's largest religion.