Christianity Summary

Christianity is one of the most influential religions in history. Although it began as a small sect of Judaism during the first century in ancient Israel, the Christian religion has nearly 2 billion followers at the beginning of the 21st century and can be found in virtually every corner of the globe.
Christianity is a missionary religion. The Gospel of Mark tells how Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs to preach throughout the land of Israel (Mark 7). Then the Gospel of Matthew ends with Jesus’ command, Make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19). Because Christianity is a fairly old religion and has flourished in cultures far from where it originally developed, it has produced some significant offshoots.
Christianity is a fairly old religion and has flourished in cultures far from where it originally developed, it has produced some significant offshoots. These denominations differ significantly from traditional Christianity, and although they are not usually considered a part of the three traditional branches of Christianity-Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox-they all sprang from Protestant origins. They differ in their beliefs, particularly regarding the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus, the timing of the end of the world, and the role of healing. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, is one of the fastest-growing religious denominations in the world. Although Mormons consider themselves to be Christians groups point out major differences between Mormonism and traditional Christianity.

The New Testament contains the injunction to “baptize all nations” (Matt.28:19). As a result of this order,