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Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will gain an overview of the history of the church after Jesus. They will learn how and why the Christian church now has different denominations through case studies that allow them to see the diverse Christianity of today.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain why the festival Pentecost is celebrated by Christians today.

Key Notes

• The story of Pentecost describes how the disciples were inspired to go and preach about Jesus.
• The people who heard the words of Pentecost were a diverse group of people.
• For many Christians, the story of Pentecost marks the birth of the church.
• Many Christians see Pentecost as the start of the church and its mission to take the story of Jesus into the world.
• Many Christians interpret the story of Pentecost as marking the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Pentecost: a Christian festival when the coming of the Holy Spirit is remembered
• Holy Spirit: one part of the Trinity. God's invisible helper and guide for Christians
• mission: a job or task someone is given to do
• church: a group of Christians or a building for worship
• power: the strength or ability to do something important

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• The development of the Christian church is a result of the resurrection of Jesus.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Quakers and Pentecostals Study Guide
• The Christian Church in Sri Lanka Study Guide
• The Christian Church in the East Study Guide
• The Christian Church in the West Study Guide
• The history and work of The Salvation Army Study Guide