Basic Information
Where does the word "Christian" from from?
The Greek word "christos" which means "anointed."
In what century did Christianity begin?
The 1st century A.D.
How many gods do Christians believe in?
One God, in three persons (monotheism, trinitarian).
Do Christians have any particular diet?
The exposition, or introduction, of the biblical narrative is found in which book of the Bible?
Genesis.
Where is Christianity ranked in the top five world religions?
First.
Where did Christianity originate?
The Roman province of Judea.
What is the Christian holy book called?
The Holy Bible.
Many Christian churches are built in the shape of what?
The cross.
The conflict of the biblical narrative is also known as the ____.
What percentage of the world identifies as Christian?
31.5%.
Christianity began with the first disciples following who?
Jesus.
Resurrected.
What are the three main modes that Christians worship?
Corporate worship (church),
Bible reading,
Prayer.
In the rising action of the biblical narrative, God makes several _________ with man, all preparing the way for Jesus.
Covenants.
Christ.
Christianity started as a sect of what religion?
Judaism.
What do Christians believe about the afterlife?
Everyone will experience eternity, either with God or apart from Him.
What is the Christian holiday that celebrates the Holy Spirit arriving on earth?
In the climax of the biblical narrative, what does Jesus do?
Dies on the cross for the sins of the world, and rises from the dead, defeating sin and death.
Which country has the highest population of Christians?
The United States.
To where did Christianity spread?
All over the world.
What do Christians believe is the only thing that saves them?
Salvation by grace through faith.
What is the fish-looking symbol used by early Christians called?
The icthys.
What happens in the resolution of the biblical narrative?
Jesus' second coming, where He defeats Satan forever and creates a new heaven/earth.