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    Jesus Christ, born over 2,000 years ago, is an important figure in Christianity. He began his ministry at age 30 and taught about God's love and laws. According to the Gospels, he performed miracles like healing the sick and walking on water. However, some did not trust him and he was crucified, though Christians believe he resurrected three days later. Important holy sites include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified and buried, and the Pool of Bethesda, where he healed the sick. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments; the New Testament tells of Jesus' life and teachings. Christians have beliefs in everlasting life, Jesus' return,

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    Jesus Christ, born over 2,000 years ago, is an important figure in Christianity. He began his ministry at age 30 and taught about God's love and laws. According to the Gospels, he performed miracles like healing the sick and walking on water. However, some did not trust him and he was crucified, though Christians believe he resurrected three days later. Important holy sites include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified and buried, and the Pool of Bethesda, where he healed the sick. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments; the New Testament tells of Jesus' life and teachings. Christians have beliefs in everlasting life, Jesus' return,

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    Jesus Christ, born over 2,000 years ago, is an important figure in Christianity. He began his ministry at age 30 and taught about God's love and laws. According to the Gospels, he performed miracles like healing the sick and walking on water. However, some did not trust him and he was crucified, though Christians believe he resurrected three days later. Important holy sites include the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified and buried, and the Pool of Bethesda, where he healed the sick. The Bible contains the Old and New Testaments; the New Testament tells of Jesus' life and teachings. Christians have beliefs in everlasting life, Jesus' return,

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    Important Figures

    An important figure in the Christian faith, Jesus Christ, was born a Jew but
    founded the new religion. He was born over 2,000 years ago, and at age 30,
    started his ministry. He taught about Gods laws, the love that God has, and
    His kingdom. The first 4 books of the New Testament (the Gospels) tell of
    various miracles he performed, such as walking on water, healing the sick,
    raising the dead, calming a storm and giving a blind man sight. Although
    many people followed his teachings, others mistrusted him such as the
    Romans and Jews. The Jews thought he was a religious lawbreaker and the
    Romans suspected that he was plotting rebellion. Because of this, he was
    sentenced to death by crucifixion (being nailed or tied to a wooden cross).
    Three days later, people reported that his tomb was open and his body was
    missing. This was the resurrection of Jesus.

    Holy Sites
    One of the most important sites in Jerusalem is the Church of the Holy
    Sepulcher. This is important because it is where Jesus was said to have been
    crucified and then buried. Since Jesus was the founder of the faith, it is easy
    to see why this is important to many Christians. Another important site is the
    Pool of Bethesda because it is where Jesus was said to have healed the sick.
    This showed his (and God's) power and made many believe that he was
    indeed, the son of God.

    The Bible
    The Bible is made up of two parts: the Old Testament and the New
    Testament. The Old Testament is the part that Jews also believe in. The New
    Testament however, is the most important (and second) part of the Bible. It
    tells of Jesus' life, death, resurrection and birth.

    Beliefs
    Christians believe that if they are faithful and forgiving, then they will be
    granted everlasting life in heaven, after they die. They also believe that one
    day Jesus Christ will return and judge the actions of mankind. Beliefs such as
    these and the Trinity of God (God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) are
    told in statements of beliefs, or creeds. An example of a creed is the
    Apostles Creed.

    Practices and Traditions


    The followers of Christianity have many practices and traditions that include:
    Baptism, Communion and Confirmation. Baptism is sprinkling of water or

    complete submersion into water. At birth, it represents the infants


    introduction into the faith and dedicates them to God. Later in a persons life,
    it symbolizes their acceptance of their faith. Communion commemorates
    Christs Last Supper, when he and his disciples consumed bread and wine,
    before his crucifixion and resurrection. Confirmation is when older children go
    to classes to further learn about their religion. There is then a special church
    ceremony where their faith is confirmed and they are welcomed into the
    family of God and the church.

    Major Holidays
    There are many major Christian holidays, like Christmas, Lent and Easter,
    just to name a few. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and
    Christians thank God for sending his son, the savior, into the world. Lent is
    the 40 days leading up to Easter and when Christians fast, think about their
    lifestyles and pray. It remembers the 40 days in the desert that Jesus spent
    preparing his ministry. Easter celebrates the day that Jesus was resurrected,
    after being crucified.

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