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Christianity is the world's most widely practiced [[religion]] encompassing a rich diversity of traditions and although it has many [[denomination]]s and great diversityexpressions. Despite denominational differences, all Christians are united in [[their faith in Jesus Christ]], the Son of God and the Saviour of the world. At the its heart of , Christianity is not merely a loving creator moral system or a cultural tradition, but a living relationship with the [[Trinity|Triune God]] who is also our redeemer, revealed supremely in the person and work of [[Jesus]] Christ.

The name "term Christianity" comes is derived from the [[Koine Greek|Greek]] word [[Christos]]Christ (Χριστός), meaning "annointed"“Anointed One, a reference to [[” which is the equivalent of the Hebrew Messiah (מָשִׁיחַ). Christians are thus those who follow Jesus]], the Christ. The word "Christian" doesn't appear in the entire Bible until the book of [[Acts of the Apostles|Acts]].

[[Christianity]] is about fundamentally the story of God’s initiative to reconcile fallen humanity to Himself. [[God]] reaching out his hand in friendship to mankind. Christians believe that created the whole world and everything in it was created by God([[Genesis 1:1]]). God is a personal being, holy, and by some mystery that we cannot understandloving Creator, he is eternally existing as one God in three, yet one: persons - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus|Son]] , and [[Holy Spirit|Spirit]] (see the [[TrinityMatthew 28:19]]). He created people in his image, to [[love]] him. Yet every person has rebelled against God. Yet instead of turning his back on us, God became a man, [[Jesus]], who was born about 4 BC and lived among us. He taught a message of love throughout Palestine but public opinion turned against him and he was executed as a young man. He died because of us - the death that we should have died. He was crucified on a cross, but he rose from the dead, and now calls us to trust him, to love him and to [[repent]] of our rebellion. If we do this, then we our relationship with God becomes restored and we will live forever with God.

Many non-Christians may think that being a Christian Humanity was created in God's image ([[Genesis 1:27]]) to live under his rule in relationship with Him. However, through sin and rebellion, humanity has turned away from God ([[Romans 3:23]]). The result of [[Sin|sin]] is about belonging to spiritual death and separation from Him ([[Isaiah 59:2]]). Yet God, in His mercy, did not abandon His creation. Instead, He entered the world in the person of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man ([[John 1:1]] and [[John 1:14]]). Jesus lived a particular sinless life, proclaimed the good news of the [[churchKingdom of God]] or following , and willingly laid down His life on the cross as a certain set substitutionary sacrifice for sinners ([[1 Peter 3:18]]). On the third day, Jesus rose bodily from the dead ([[Luke 24:6]]) demonstrating His victory over sin and death and confirming His divine identity. Jesus calls all people to repent of ruletheir sin, trust in Him for salvation, and follow Him as Lord ([[Mark 1:15]] and [[Romans 10:9]]). Most Christians however would agree Through faith in Jesus, believers are justified, that at its rootis, being declared righteous before God, and not by works, but by grace alone ([[Ephesians 2]]:[[Ephesians 2:8|8]]-[[Ephesians 2:9|9]]). To be a Christian means , then, is not merely to adhere to a moral code or belong to a religious institution, but to be in a living relationship with born again by the Holy Spirit ([[John 3:3]]), adopted into God's family, and transformed by the ongoing work of grace. To be Christian is to know and walk with Jesus Christ]]as Savior, Lord, and Friend.

The Bible is the collection divinely inspired and authoritative word of documents acknowledged by Christians to be inspired by God. It contains , comprised of 66 books and is divided into , 39 in the [[Old Testament]] and 27 in the [[New Testament]]. It tells of Written by human authors under the story guidance of the [[creationHoly Spirit]] of the universe and ([[man2 Timothy 3:16]] by and [[God2 Peter 1:21]]), it is without error in its original manuscripts and is the rebellion authority in all matters of man against God faith and his rescue plan for humanity through his Son, [[Jesus Christ]]life. It  The Bible tells the grand story of redemption: creation, fall, promise, fulfillment, and new creation. The Old Testament points forward to the history coming of the nation of Messiah through God’s covenant relationship with Israel leading up to . The New Testament reveals Jesus Christ as the time fulfillment of Jesus, those promises and then details the formation birth and growth of the early church following JesusChurch. The Bible includes various genres including historical narrative, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, gospel, and epistle. Not It calls readers not only does it record historyto knowledge but also to faith, it also contains stories obedience and parables, poetry, proverbs worship. The Bible is the standard by which all doctrine and prophecyexperience must be tested.

A [[church building]] is a building used in [[Christian]] [[worship]]. The term church also refers to the combined Christian community of believers. Thus the Church is the community of all who have been redeemed through faith in Jesus Christ. It is described in Scripture as the body of Christ ([[1 Corinthians 12:27]]), the bride of Christ ([[Ephesians 5]]:25–27), and the temple of the Holy Spirit ([[1 Peter 2:5]]).

====The church is called to gather for worship, preaching of the word, the celebration of the sacraments (or ordinances) of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and to be a light to the nations ([[Church historyMatthew 28]]====:18–20).

Since the ====[[church]] was formed, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[doctrine]] have resulted in significant rifts in the church. One of the most notable debates in the Christian church has been the debate about [[salvationChurch history]] (being saved) by faith alone (belief in Jesus and nothing else) or through faith and good works (belief in Jesus ''and'' performing good deeds). This debate was the key issue in the [[Reformation]] of the sixteenth century and lead to the split of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] with the formation of [[Protestant]] churches such as the [[Lutheranism|Lutheran ChurchDenominations]].====

Although there is only one Since the [[Catholic]] [[Churchchurch]]was formed, major events and conflict, there are tens of thousands often over matters of [[Christiandoctrine]] have resulted in significant rifts that resulted in the formation of these denominations or churches. These denominations have formed and divided since One of the most notable debates in the Christian church has been the time of debate about [[Christsalvation]], because Christians have had differences (being saved) by faith alone (belief in Jesus and nothing else) or through faith and good works (belief in beliefs Jesus ''and practices'' performing good deeds). Some of This debate was the key issue in the main groups include [[Eastern OrthodoxyReformation]], of the sixteenth century and lead to the split of the [[Roman CatholicismCatholic Church]] and with the formation of [[Protestant churches]] and churches such as the [[Pentecostal churchesLutheranism|Lutheran Church]].

[[Image:Mount sinaiAmong the largest traditions are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism—including Reformed, Anglican, Baptist, Pentecostal, and non-denominational churches.jpg|thumb|Sunrise at Mount Sinai in Egypt]]

The world's 5 inhabited continents contain more than 8 billion people. The population is increasing rapidly, and it doubled between 1960 and 2000. There are 237 almost 300 independent states. 66 and almost 100 of these have significant restrictions on religious belief. About Christianity remains the largest religion globally, with over 2.3 billion adherents. This means that 32% of the world's population call themselves [[Christian]] (2 billion people), whereas 21% call themselves [[Muslim]] (1.3 billion people), 15% are [[non-religious]] (1 billion) and 13% call themselves are [[Hindu]]. Although [[Europe]] is rapidly becoming secular  Christians are found on every continent, with rapid growth occurring in Africa, Latin America, and non-religious, the majority parts of Christians live in areas where European settlement or missionary work has been significant. [[Asia]] is the least evangelized continent. Of ChristiansBy contrast, there many traditionally Christian nations in Europe and North America are over 1 billion experiencing secularization. [[Roman Catholic]], 700 million [[Protestant]] and 550 million [[Eastern Orthodox]] Christians(Pew Research Centre (2012). Also see [[Christianity by country]]