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The document discusses the foundation and growth of the early Christian church. It outlines six major events in Jesus's life that were important to the establishment of the church, including his proclamation of the kingdom of God and choosing twelve apostles. It defines key terms like "church" and "apostle" and explains how Jesus established the church before his ascension in order to continue spreading his message after his physical presence.

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THE

The document discusses the foundation and growth of the early Christian church. It outlines six major events in Jesus's life that were important to the establishment of the church, including his proclamation of the kingdom of God and choosing twelve apostles. It defines key terms like "church" and "apostle" and explains how Jesus established the church before his ascension in order to continue spreading his message after his physical presence.

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THE FOUNDATION AND GROWTH OF THE CHURCH

Jesus Christ – Founder of our faith


Theology – Study of the nature of God

What is Jesus Christ’s identity?


- Our savior
- Our creator (??)
- Son of God
- Messiah - long awaited Christ
- Our provider
- Mahilig sa carajay
- Crucified for the sins of the people
- Religious leader
- The word made flesh
- Redeemer and bread of life
- Way to heaven
- Lamb of God
- The way, the truth and the life
- Right Answer: Human and divine – human and God

Demigods – half human, half god


 The church is best understood as happening in six major events of Jesus’
life.

Essence of Jesus Christ (Essence – Relevance)

6 MAJOR EVENTS OF JESUS’ LIFE


1. Proclamation of the kingdom of God
2. Jesus choosing the 12 Apostles
3. Jesus choosing Simon Peter as the visible head of the Church
4. The last Supper
5.
6.

 Jesus knew very well that he would not be with us physically all the time, so
from the start of his ministry, he was already forming the foundation of the
Church

CHURCH
- Latin ecclesia, from the Greek ekkalein, to call out of) means a convocation
or an assembly.
- Assemblies to the people, for a religious purpose.
- Ekklesia is used in the Greek Old Testament for the assembly of the chosen
people before God, for their assembly on mount Sinai where Israel received
the law and was established by God as his holy people.
- “church”
Apostle
- Came from the Greek word “Apostolos” which means “person sent” or
“one who is sent out”

Cnasabi ng pari sa dulo ng misa


“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”
“Go home and spread peace and love to the world”

 The number 12 represents the 12 sons Jacob and 12 tribes of Israel

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