Outline The Historical And Cultural Context In Which Christianity Start
Christianity Study Guide
Summary Points: Origins
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The historical and cultural context in which Christianity began
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Outline the historical and cultural context in which Christianity began • Power was centred in Jerusalem during first century Judaism • Fierce sectarian rivalry existed between the different Jewish sects, particularly between the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Zealots who sought to control the direction of the religion • The Messianic expectation, a central tenet of Jewish belief reached a high point during the time of Jesus. Jewish speculation that the Messiah was to be a political saviour …show more content…
Firstly, there is a close relationship between the believer through the Holy Spirit that flows from the Father and the Son and secondly the Holy Spirit gives testimony to the truth of Jesus • Revelation o John 20:30-31 - The Scripture is recognised as a key vehicle of revelation, in reflecting the faith of the early Church community and inviting the audience to embrace the same faith o 2 Timothy 3:15-16 - The scriptures are a source of wisdom and lead us to have faith in Jesus who brings us the gift of salvation. Scripture is inspired by God o 2 Peter 1:20-21 - The Holy Spirit inspires people to write the Scriptures with the intent of encouraging faith and not necessarily to provide historical and scientific evidence of God • Salvation o Matthew 25:26-31 - Eternal salvation is integrally connected to the treatment of others especially those who have the greatest
Summary Points: Origins
Students learn about:
The historical and cultural context in which Christianity began
Students learn to:
Outline the historical and cultural context in which Christianity began • Power was centred in Jerusalem during first century Judaism • Fierce sectarian rivalry existed between the different Jewish sects, particularly between the Pharisees, Sadducees and the Zealots who sought to control the direction of the religion • The Messianic expectation, a central tenet of Jewish belief reached a high point during the time of Jesus. Jewish speculation that the Messiah was to be a political saviour …show more content…
Firstly, there is a close relationship between the believer through the Holy Spirit that flows from the Father and the Son and secondly the Holy Spirit gives testimony to the truth of Jesus • Revelation o John 20:30-31 - The Scripture is recognised as a key vehicle of revelation, in reflecting the faith of the early Church community and inviting the audience to embrace the same faith o 2 Timothy 3:15-16 - The scriptures are a source of wisdom and lead us to have faith in Jesus who brings us the gift of salvation. Scripture is inspired by God o 2 Peter 1:20-21 - The Holy Spirit inspires people to write the Scriptures with the intent of encouraging faith and not necessarily to provide historical and scientific evidence of God • Salvation o Matthew 25:26-31 - Eternal salvation is integrally connected to the treatment of others especially those who have the greatest