CHRISTIANISM

1. Roman Catholic

 Roman Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination

and is centered around the authority of the Pope in Rome. It
places a strong emphasis on tradition, sacraments, and the
teachings of the Magisterium.

● Largest Christian denomination.

● Led by the Pope in Vatican City.
● Emphasizes the authority of the Pope, sacraments, and tradition.
2. Church of the east

 The Church of the East or the East Syriac Church, also called
the Church of Seleucia-Ctesiphon, the Persian Church, the
Assyrian Church, the Babylonian Church or the Nestorian
Church, was an Eastern Christian church of the East Syriac
Rite, based in Mesopotamia.
• The mystery of the Holy Trinity and the mystery of the Incarnation
are central to its teaching.
• The church believes in One Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
3. Oriental Orthodox Church

 The Oriental Orthodox Churches are Eastern Christian

churches adhering to Miaphysite Christology, with
approximately 60 million members worldwide. The Oriental
Orthodox Churches are part of the Nicene Christian
tradition, and represent one of its oldest branches.
• Oriental Orthodox belief states that Jesus was fully divine,
whereas Eastern Orthodox belief states that Jesus was both fully
divine and fully human simultaneously.
4. Eastern Orthodox Church
 The Eastern Orthodox Church, also called the Orthodox Church, Greek
Orthodox Church, or officially the Orthodox Catholic Church,is the
second-largest Christian church, with approximately 220 million
baptised members. It operates as a communion of autocephalous
churches, each governed by its bishops via local synods. The church
has no central doctrinal or governmental authority analogous to the
head of the Catholic Church—the pope, although the
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople is recognised by them as
primus inter pares ("first among equals").
5. Eastern Orthodoxy

 The Orthodox Church believes the Holy Spirit "proceeds

from God the Father," while for Catholics and Protestants,
the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father and the Son."
Some Orthodox believers see the Catholic/Protestant
version as underestimating the role of the Father in the
Trinity, while critics of the Orthodox version say it is
demeaning to the Son's role.
● Led by various patriarchs and bishops.
● Emphasizes liturgical worship, icons, and theosis (spiritual
transformation).
6. Protestantism

 Protestantism is a branch of Christianity that follows the

theological tenets of the Protestant Reformation, a
movement that began in the 16th century with the goal of
reforming the Catholic Church from perceived errors,
abuses, and discrepancies.
● Diverse group of denominations that emerged from the Protestant
Reformation.
● Examples include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, and more.
● Emphasizes salvation by faith alone, authority of Scripture, and
priesthood of all believers.
7. Lutheranism

 They believe that God the Father created the world. We

believe that Jesus Christ, true Son of God, and true man, is
the world's Savior from sin, death, and the power of the evil
one. He alone won Life for us by His perfect life, death, and
resurrection from the dead.

● Founded by Martin Luther during the Reformation.

● Emphasizes justification by faith, priesthood of all believers, and
the authority of Scripture.
8. Calvinism

 Calvinism, also called Reformed Christianity, is a major

branch of Protestantism that follows the theological
tradition and forms of Christian practice set down by John
Calvin and various other Reformation-era theologians. It
emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the authority of the
Bible.
9. Anglicanism

 Anglicanism is a particular Christian tradition born out of the

Protestant Reformation in England (16th century). As
Anglicans, we value our place in a global communion of
churches, our rich history of faith and practice, and a deep
commitment to the authority of Scripture and the gospel of
Jesus Christ.
● Originated in the Church of England.
● Led by bishops, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as a symbolic head.
● Combines elements of Catholicism and Protestantism.
10. Methodism

 Methodism is marked by an acceptance of the doctrines of historical

Christianity; by an emphasis on doctrines that indicate the power of the Holy
Spirit to confirm the faith of believers and to transform their personal lives; by
an insistence that the heart of religion lies in a personal relationship with
God; by simplicity of worship; by the partnership of ordained ministers and
laity in the worship and administration of the church; by a concern for the
underprivileged and the improvement of social conditions; and (at least in its
British form) by the formation of small groups for mutual encouragement and
edification.
● Originated from the teachings of John Wesley.
● Emphasizes personal piety, social justice, and the concept of
"sanctification."
11. Pentecostalism

 Pentecostalism, charismatic religious movement that gave rise to

a number of Protestant churches in the United States in the 20th
century and that is unique in its belief that all Christians should
seek a post-conversion religious experience called “baptism with
the Holy Spirit.
● Emphasizes the experience of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in
tongues and other charismatic gifts.
● Known for energetic worship and emphasis on personal spiritual
experiences.
12. Evangelicalism

 Evangelicals take the Bible seriously and believe in Jesus Christ as

Savior and Lord. The term “evangelical” comes from the Greek
word euangelion, meaning “the good news” or the “gospel.” Thus,
the evangelical faith focuses on the “good news” of salvation
brought to sinners by Jesus Christ.
● Emphasizes the importance of evangelism, personal conversion,
and the authority of the Bible.
● Includes a wide range of denominations and independent
churches.
13. Iglesia Ni Cristo

 Iglesia ni Cristo or INC is an independent Nontrinitarian Christian

church, founded in 1913 and registered by Felix Y. Manalo in 1914
as a unipersonal religious corporation to the Insular Government
of the Philippines. INC describes itself to be the one true church
and the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus,
whereby all other Christian churches are apostate.
●The Iglesia ni Cristo believes that God the Father is the creator deity
and the only true God.
14. Born Again Christians

 Baptists teach that people are born again when they believe that
Jesus died for their sin, and was buried, and rose again, and that
by believing/trusting in Jesus death, burial and resurrection,
eternal life shall be granted as a gift by God.