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Explore the essence of Christianity through 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, understanding salvation and the importance of belief in Jesus. Discover why various denominations exist and the history behind Protestantism and Baptist traditions.
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“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” www.whittonbaptist.org.uk
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” • What is the essence of Christianity? 1Corinthians 15:1-11 • It’s the good news! (v1) • It’s about being “saved” (v2)
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” • What is the essence of Christianity? 1Corinthians 15:1-11 • It’s the good news! (v1) • It’s about being “saved” (v2)
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” • What is the essence of Christianity? 1Corinthians 15:1-11 • It’s the good news! (v1) • It’s about being “saved” (v2) • It’s all about Jesus (v3) • Jesus died for our sins (v3) • Jesus is alive today (v4-8) • It has to be “received” – not automatic. (v2) • Involves “belief” – what you believe matters (v2) • Can’t be saved by just being a good person (v10) • No-one is too bad to be “saved” (v9)
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” Visible Church
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” “Believed” and “saved”
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” Why we’re Protestant... Martin Luther Sales of indulgences
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” Where the Baptists came from... Thomas Helwys Menno Simons
“Why are there so many ‘flavours’ of Christianity?” “Believed” and “saved”