Christianity in Rome

What do Christians believe?

How do Christians practice their beliefs?

Christianity was founded by Jesus. They believe that Jesus died on the cross for humanities sins. One god is expressed by 3 “persons”- the father, the son, and the holy spirit, this is known as the holy trinity. They believe that through prayer they can communicate with god. Baptism is a sign of commitment to Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus that either happens when children are born or as adults.

Christians worship together with music, speech, prayers, sermons, and some holy ceremonies. As well as communion services such as sharing bread and wine during the last supper.

How did Christianity spread in the Roman Empire?

Christianity was spread by Jesus’s 12 Apostles, in Greek Apostle means the one who spreads the word. Two people that spread Christianity were Paul and Peter. Paul began as a prosecutor of Christianity but when he heard Jesus speak to him, he completely did a 180 and became a follower of Jesus and spread Christianity. Paul was very dedicated to Christianity and took 3 long journeys around Rome to spread the faith.

How did Christianity change the Roman Empire? Why would an Emperor use a belief to help them govern?

When Christianity first began to spread and grow in Rome it was illegal and Christians were persecuted. Most people disliked the Christians and their ideas because they didn’t worship the Roman gods. Emperor Nero blamed the great fire of Rome on the Christians, later, emperor Constantine became the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity. Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which legalised Christianity in Rome. After that emperor Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of Rome. Christianity could be used to help govern because Christians care about others and that might reduce some poverty

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