Module/Week 1: Introduction to Theology
Textbook Readings:
Towns: Introduction & Ch. 1
Introduction
1. How did the term “Christian”
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Christianity is the influence of Jesus Christ. The word Christian started in Antioch and
describes the relationship between Jesus and his followers. To be considered Christian
one must be “Christ Like” and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ throughout the
gospels of the bible. The term Christian is derived from the word Christ which originated
from Jesus, the son of God, who was born to Mary and Joseph of Nazarene. Jesus Christ
and his teachings are the heart and soul of the Christian faith (Christianity). Therefore, to
be considered Christian one would have to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, the son
of God, in their hearts and follow his teachings until death. This presence of Christ in the
hearts of Jesus’ followers is what manifested into the religion known as Christianity
leading to the followers of Jesus Christ to be called Christians. When the word
“Christian” orginated it was initially
2. Who was this book written for?
This book was written for anyone who knows something about Christianity, but who is
curious and wants to learn know more about Christianity and what it means to be a
Christian.
3. Why do some have mistaken ideas about Christianity?
Unfortunately, the media [and technology] has really played a role in why many have
mistaken ideologies about Christianity. First and foremost, we have what I common refer
to as hypocrites, those who may preach one thing, and do the opposite of what they are
teaching. Then you have those evangelists who care more about trying to heal people,
being rich (gaining money), etc. and they forget that Christianity is about the teachings of
Christ, not about making it rich or being popular. These actions often times have those
questioning the Christian faith, and as a Christian myself I can say I too have had
questions due to the actions of others who claim to be Christ like or that I looked up to as
a mentor in my faith and they strayed from the path of righteousness. Jesus Christ is the
core to Christianity and without him we would not and do not have the Christian faith.
Chapter 1
1. What year was Jesus born?
Jesus, who was a Jew, was born to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, a small village in
southern Palestine, in the year 4 BC
2. When was Christianity made Rome’s national religion?
Constantine made Christianity the national religion of Rome in AD 313.
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