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Religions of the World

Religions of the World. Christianity. “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” Acts 11:26 “Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.” Romans 16:16 12 Major world religions. Christianity.

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Religions of the World

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  1. Religions of the World

  2. Christianity “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” Acts 11:26 “Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.” Romans 16:16 12 Major world religions

  3. Christianity 1: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies 2: conformity to the Christian religion 3: the practice of Christianity Christendom - the part of the world in which Christianity prevails

  4. Symbols Christianity Fish symbol Symbol of Holy Spirit

  5. Christianity New Testament The religion that we read about in the New Testament The New Testament Church Not the counterfeits

  6. Origin Christianity Time = 33 A.D. Acts 2 - Isa. 2 - Joel 2 Where = Jerusalem Founder = Christ Matt. 16:13-20 1 Cor. 3:11 1 Pet. 2:6

  7. Christianity Sacred Texts Bible 66 Books 39 + 27 2 Tim. 3:16-17 16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

  8. Christianity Teachings • Terms of Membership • Worship • Organization • Work • Way of Living • Hope

  9. Christianity World Views • Cosmos • Deity • Man • Man’s Plight • Salvation • Conduct • Destiny

  10. Christianity World Views • Cosmos • God created - Gen. 1:1 • Universe destroyed at end • Deity • One God - Father, Son, Holy Spirit • Spirit - eternal, all powerful • Man • Created by God • Free to obey

  11. Christianity World Views • Man’s Plight • Sinned - began to die • Salvation • Lost - God provided His Son • Tasted death for all - Heb.2:9 • Conduct - Matt. 7:12 Golden Rule • Destiny - Heaven / Hell

  12. The Truth of TheGospel Christianity “…that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.” Gal. 2:5 John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

  13. The Truth of TheGospel Christianity Christianity is superior to all world Religions • Serve the God who made all things • Members of church Christ established • Worship God in spirit and truth • Live soberly, righteously and godly

  14. The Truth of TheGospel Christianity Christianity is superior to all world Religions • Have love for one another • Abundant life here on earth • Promise of a home with God

  15. Christianity Religionof the Bible Law of Moses was fulfilled with the coming of Christ He established His Church “which he hath purchased with his own blood.” Acts 20:28

  16. Christianity Religionof the Bible The religion that we read about in the New Testament The New Testament Church This is true, real Christianity

  17. Plan of Salvation Believe Confess Repent Heb. 11:6 Matt. 10:32 Acts 17:30 SAVED! Be Baptized Be Faithful Mk. 16:16 Rev. 2:10

  18. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening May 8, 2011

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