JC

1. Ancient Greek and
Roman civilization
UNIT 6 :
Jesus christ 6.1 Jesus christ
and his teachings
Sri sathya sai institute of higher learning (ATP)
Sai venkat shravani
Roll no 192101
III B.A

2. ● Introduction.
The birth of jesus.
The ministry of jesus
The teachings of jesus christ
The miracles of jesus
Chrastanity in the Roman empire
Rome becoming christian
Conclusion
Table of content

3. Who is jesus christ
01
Blueprint of HIS
teachings
02
Jesus parables
03
Impact and
spread of
chrastanity
04

4. “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the father except
through me ”
—Jesus christ

5. INTRODUCTION
Jesus Christ is a central figure for the Christianity. Christians
picture him as the Messiah (Son of God). Jesus reconciled the
Christians with God by dying for their sins and raising himself
from the dead. Jesus had an peculiar personality, and made a
lasting notion on the followers. He was charismatic in the deepest
sense of the word. Jesus Christ is an exemplary and perfect leader.
Jesus Christ is a divine and legendary being; he is allegorical for the
Christians. Jesus indicated the coming of a new age where all people
would live as God’s children to serve and believe in Him. Jesus
taught the fundamental moral values of brotherhood and
benevolence, which became the central thesis of Christianity. The life
and teachings of Jesus Christ are the motivations for Christians.

6. Birth
Only two gospels, Matthew and Luke, present
a nativity story, or the details surrounding the
birth of Jesus.
Matthew claimed that Jesus was born roughly
two years before the death of Herod the Great ,
while Luke claimed he was born during the
governorship of Quirinus in Syria.
Both relate that his mother, Mary, was
impregnated by the spirit of God, resulting in
the virgin birth.
The proper name Jesus was Greek for the Hebrew
Joshua.'Christ' was translated from the Hebrew
meshiach.'Messiah' meant "anointed one" where
anointing was part of the coronation ritual by God
for Jewish kings."Jesus the Christ" became
shortened over time to Jesus Christ,

7. The Birth of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was born during the life and reign of Herod the Great who ruled Palestine at
the end of the 1st Century B.C. on the 25th of December, which is celebrated by Christians
every year in remembrance of the day Jesus Christ was born. Jesus was born in the town of
Bethlehem in Judea by Virgin Mary in a manger. Joseph was the father of Jesus. Joseph
was a carpenter. When Jesus was born the three wise men from the east followed to star
(Star of Bethlehem) to where Jesus was born. The three wise men bore with them gifts, Gold,
Myrrh, and Frankincense. About that same time king Herod was deeply disturbed by the
birth of Jesus Christ, because he heard a new king has been born. Herod became furious
and sent his soldiers into Bethlehem to kill all the boys around two years and under. Joseph
and Mary fled from Bethlehem to Egypt before the soldiers could get to them. Herod’s plan
turned out to be a fiasco. When Herod died and everything had calmed down, Joseph and
Mary with Jesus went to Galilee and settled down in a town called Nazareth, were Jesus
grew up, where Jesus Christ was called the “Nazarene” (Jesus of Nazareth). Jesus was a
leader all through his life even from birth.

8. During His ministry on earth, Jesus Christ taught His
followers the way back to God, giving purpose to
their lives and to ours today.

9. Jesus’s teachings: a divine blueprint
Within Jesus Christ’s teachings we find the plan for our
happiness, our redemption, and our salvation—a divine blueprint
that includes faith in Christ, repentance, baptism, keeping God’s
commandments, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the
end. These are the saving principles taught by Jesus Christ, the
bedrock on which His Gospel is built

10. The Beatitudes
Shortly after His baptism by John the Baptist, Jesus taught His gospel and outlined how to be a righteous
disciple in a powerful discourse called the Sermon on the Mount. During this beloved sermon, Jesus
introduced a new standard of righteousness that expanded on the Ten Commandments. “Thou shalt not kill”
was no longer enough; Jesus recruited His followers to reject hatred, be forgiving, and even love their
enemies. He asked for people to change their hearts as well as their actions.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus also gave eight important teachings called the Beatitudes. The word
beatitude means “supreme blessedness” or “exalted happiness.” The Beatitudes highlight the amazing
promised blessings that come when we develop certain righteous traits.

11. Blessed are the poor in spirit
(matthew 5.3)
Jesus taught the kingdom of heaven is for those who humble
themselves.

12. Blessed are the merciful
Jesus said ,”be ye therefore merciful, as your father also is
merciful”.

13. Blessed are the peacemakers
Those who make peace with one another “shall be called
sons of god”.

14. Blessed are they that mourn.
Jesus promised that who mourn and turn to him will find the
comfort they seek.

15. Blessed are they which do hunger
and thirst after righteous .
Those who seek out righteousness to be satisfied because of
their faithful desire.

16. Blessed are the pure in heart
Those who strive to keep goodness in their heart and mind
“shall see god”.

17. Blessed are they which are
persecuted for righteousness ‘ sake .
When people are persecuted for living ,righteously ,jesus
declared that “theirs is the kingdom of heaven”.

18. Blessed are the meek
Those who are teachibale ,patient ,long suffering ,ets are
promised to “inherit the earth “.

19. Because of Christ’s compassion and divine insight, He was uniquely able to
understand those He taught and speak compellingly to them through simple words
and also through parables. The use of parables was a powerful teaching method
that fit the tradition of His time, and these simple, memorable stories represent a
third of His teachings found in the Bible.
The unique power of parables is that they contain several layers of meaning and
can be understood at different levels depending on the spiritual preparation and
sensitivity of the reader. His parables teach important lessons that are still
applicable today.
Jesus’s parables

23. The miracles of Jesus
Through His actions, and specifically miracles, Jesus taught important
lessons about faith, kindness, and God’s ability to make great things
from our most humble offerings. For example, as a multitude of 5,000
men and an untold number of women and children gathered around Him
near Bethsaida, Jesus Christ fed them all with two fish and five loaves of
bread.
Similar opportunities to teach—sometimes through miracles, and
sometimes through His actions—arose when He encountered lepers,
rich men, the woman at the well, and the Pharisees. He taught at
religious and social gatherings, He taught among the afflicted as He
healed them, He taught among the powerful as He rebuked them, and
He taught among the sinners as He forgave them.
Jesus continues to perform miracles even today. The inspiring accounts
of His miracles can help us grow closer to Him. And as we come to know
Him, we can experience the miraculous effects of His teachings and
grace in our lives.

27. Jesus Christ: teacher by example
Christ’s teachings are found in
much more than just His parables
and sermons; they are also found
in the personal example He set for
us throughout His life, an example
of obedience, humility, and love.
The eternal truths He taught, both
by word and deed, can influence
our lives today as much as they did
the lives of those He first taught
during His earthly ministry. We
invite you to join us as we strive to
learn His teachings and follow
Him.

28. Christianity in the Roman Empire
Beginnings of Christianity
Christianity developed in Judea in the mid-first century CE, based
first on the teachings of Jesus and later on the writings and missionary
work of Paul of Tarsus.
Originally, Christianity was a small, unorganized sect that promised
personal salvation after death. Salvation was possible through belief in
Jesus as the son of God—the same God the Jews believed in. Early
Christians debated whether they should only preach to Jews, or if non-
Jews could become Christians, too. Eventually, Christianity gained
followers not only from Jewish communities, but from throughout the
Roman world.

29. In the decades after Jesus's death, the Apostle Paul wrote many
letters that are now part of the New Testament of the Christian
Bible. Paul was a Roman citizen and sent these letters to small
communities of Christians living throughout the Roman Empire.
The letters show us that Paul and his fellow Christians were still
figuring out exactly what being a Christian meant. Issues related
to the exact relationship between Judaism and Christianity, and
between Christianity and the Roman government, were prominent
topics of discussion.
Christianity and Rome

30. Judaism had received the status of a legal religion in the
Roman Empire with formal protections. Although Christianity
developed out of Jewish traditions, it had no such legal
protections. Christians were occasionally persecuted—
formally punished—for their beliefs during the first two
centuries CE. But the Roman state’s official position was
generally to ignore Christians unless they clearly challenged
imperial authority.

31. In 313 CE, the emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which granted
Christianity—as well as most other religions—legal status. While this was an important
development in the history of Christianity, it was not a total replacement of traditional
Roman beliefs with Christianity.
In 325, Constantine called the Council of Nicaea, which was a gathering of Christian
leaders to determine the formal—or orthodox—beliefs of Christianity. The result of this
council was the Nicene Creed, which laid out the agreed upon beliefs of the council.
In 380 CE, the emperor Theodosius issued the Edict of Thessalonica, which made
Christianity, specifically Nicene Christianity, the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Most other Christian sects were deemed heretical, lost their legal status, and had their
properties confiscated by the Roman state.
Rome becomes Christian

32. Conclusion
The Roman Empire did not become Christianized overnight. Roman religious beliefs
changed slowly over time. At the time the Western Roman Empire fell in 476 CE,
Christianity was still spreading. It is also important to remember that Christianity itself
did not appear suddenly or fully-formed. Christianity grew out of Jewish traditions and
was shaped by Roman cultural and political structures for several centuries.
To take one lasting example, the head of the Roman Catholic Church—the Pope—takes
his title from the old Roman office of pontifex maximus—the high priest. Roman culture
was not wholly replaced, but was often repurposed as it came into contact with other
peoples and cultures.
Christianity was deeply influenced by both Judaism and Roman cultural institutions. We
can't fully understand the development of the Christian religion without putting it into
these contexts!

34. Fill in the blanks
1. One of the main Christian teachings about morality and how others should
be treated comes from Jesus’ teaching of the _______.
2. One of Jesus’s famous speeches came to be known as ______.
3. The Roman governor ________ issued the order of crucifixion of Jesus.
4. The parable of ________ is a good example to expound on the teaching
“Love thy neighbor as thyself".
5. Jesus’s fundamental mission on earth was to -----------
True or false
6. Jesus Christ wanted to start a new religion.
7. Jesus did not wait for the lost to come to him.
8. People should act morally in life, just to receive eternal life with God.
9. Jesus helped his listeners understand and remember his teachings by asking
questions.
10. Jesus made frequent use of metaphors in his teaching.

35. Choose the correct answer
11 The life of Jesus in the New Testament is primarily outlined in ____ canonical
gospels.
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
12. Who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin for 30 silver coins?
a) Peter b) John c) Judas d) Luke
13 .Who was the first know of Jesus Christ’s resurrection?
a) His disciples b) Peter c) The Roman officers
d) Mary Magdalene
14 What was the most famous method of His teaching?
a) Repetition b) Parables c) Dialectic method
d) Imagery
15 Jesus taught in parables because
a) They displayed certainty b) They made people to think
c) They were easy to remember d) both b and c