The Passion 25

Footnotes

 

CHRISTIANITY

            After Jesus's death, his followers, particularly the apostles, spread his teachings, establishing churches throughout the Roman Empire, and Christianity, initially a Jewish sect, gradually gained traction, eventually becoming a major religion. 

Initially, the Christian message was primarily directed towards Jewish people in Galilee and Judea, but after Jesus's death, his followers expanded their outreach to all of Israel and eventually the Jewish diaspora*. 

The apostles, led by figures like Peter and Paul, played a crucial role in spreading the Christian message. Paul of Tarsus, who initially persecuted Christians, had a significant impact on the development of Christianity, particularly in spreading it to non-Jewish communities. 

Christianity grew rapidly, with churches being established in various cities of the Roman Empire, including Jerusalem, Antioch, Corinth, and Rome. Early Christians faced persecution from the Roman authorities due to their refusal to worship Roman gods. Over time, the early Christian churches evolved, and the concept of a unified church, eventually known as the Catholic Church, emerged. The New Testament, which contains the Gospels and other writings, was compiled and became a central text for Christians. The Christian faith spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond, eventually becoming one of the world's major religions.

This concludes our look at The Passion. Next we will move on to another topic, until then, walk with the King & be a blessing.\

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

* The scattering of the Jews to countries outside of Palestine after the Babylonian captivity.