Christianity and Jesus as the risen Christ

Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus. These lessons help readers understand how Jesus is understood as the Messiah and risen Christ, and how that understanding shapes Christian belief. They follow the connections between Jesus, salvation, and the foundations of Christian faith.

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   christianity · Wikipedia · 60+ min read

   Christianity centers on belief in Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah (Christ). Through belief in and acceptance of Jesus' death and resurrection, sinful humans can be reconciled to God and offered salvation and the promise of eternal life. In Protestant theology, Jesus' death is regarded as a substitutionary penalty carried by Jesus for humankind's debt incurred by breaking God's moral law.

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   Christianity · World History Encyclopedia · 16 min read

   Christianity's gospels report that Jesus' followers declared him the promised messiah. They also report that during Passover (c. 30-33 CE), Jesus was put on trial by the Sanhedrin for allegedly preaching against the Temple practices.

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   Christianity - Dogma, Definition & Beliefs | HISTORY · HISTORY · 7 min read

   Christians believe God sent his son Jesus, the messiah, to save the world. They believe Jesus was resurrected three days after his death before ascending to heaven.

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   Mere Christianity · Bookshop.org

   Mere Christianity is a Christian apologetics book by the British author C. S. Lewis. It was adapted from a series of BBC radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, originally published as three separate volumes: Broadcast Talks (1942), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1944).

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