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Christianity
an outline
The
New Testament
Gospels (synoptic
& St. John)
Acts (of the Apostles -
the Early Church)
Epistles (letters of St.
Paul)
Revelations
Jesus’
life and teachings
Kingdom of God
Love (the Great
Commandment)
Early Christianity -
tensions
The
Jerusalem Church vs. St. Paul (Mission to the Gentiles)
The
Church vs. the Empire
Orthodoxy
vs. Heresy
West
vs. East (Roman Catholic & Eastern Orthodox)
Beliefs
(Nicene creed):
Trinity
Jesus The Christ
Virgin Birth/incarnation
Crucifixion/resurrection
Original sin/atonement
Second coming
Judgment Day
Resurrection of the dead
Divisions of Christianity:
Catholic
& Eastern Orthodox
(1054 CE)
Catholic & Protestant
Reformation (16th cent.)
Sacraments
(Catholic [7] vs. Protestant [2])
Baptism
Communion/Eucharist
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Confession
Last Rites
Holy
Days
Advent - Christmas
Ash Wednesday - Lent -
Good Friday - Easter - Ascension - Pentecost
Major distinctions (in
practice, focus and belief) between...
Eastern
Orthodox
Roman
Catholic
Protestant:
Anglican/Episcopal
Lutheran
Calvinist/Reformed
Anabaptist/Separatist
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