What is the Christian Church?
Q: What is the Christian Church?
A: The Christian Church refers to the universal company of believers, or every person who has ever accepted or will accept the Christian Faith. It is thought of as being part of God's way to bring people close to him and was begun by Jesus in the 1st century AD.
Q: Who founded the Christian Church?
A: Jesus founded the Christian Church in the 1st century AD.
Q: What are some beliefs shared by all major denominations?
A: All major denominations believe that God is the creator and eternal father of all things, that Jesus was the Christ and son of God who died to save people from punishment for their sins, and that Holy Spirit is God's gift to help and comfort Christians. They also believe these three parts make up one God.
Q: What are controversies?
A: Controversies are different opinions between different denominations which have sometimes caused arguments and splits within organised churches.
Q: How did Christianity become a persecuting organization during Late Antiquity?
A: During Late Antiquity, Christianity became increasingly important as an institution which led it to become a persecuting organization in human history.
Q: What other information can be found on specific pages about Christianity?
A: Specific pages about Christianity contain general information about Christianity or information about specific Christian denominations.
