Christians believe in one God who exists as a Trinity: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. They hold that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, who was sent to save humanity from sin
. Central to Christian belief is that Jesus died on the cross (the Crucifixion) to atone for humanity's sins, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day (the Resurrection). Through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, humans can be reconciled with God and receive salvation and eternal life
. Christians believe that Jesus’ coming fulfilled Old Testament messianic prophecies and that he will return at the end of time to complete God's kingdom
. They also believe in life after death, though the exact nature of eternal life is not fully known
. The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God and the final authority for faith and practice
. Christian worship takes place in churches, led by priests or ministers, and important holy days include Christmas (celebrating Jesus’ birth) and Easter (commemorating his resurrection)
. In summary, key Christian beliefs include:
- One God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- Jesus Christ as the Son of God, savior, and Messiah
- Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins
- Salvation through faith in Jesus alone
- The Bible as God’s authoritative word
- Life after death and the promise of eternal life
- Worship in community and observance of Christian holy days
These beliefs emphasize a personal relationship with God made possible through Jesus Christ and the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives
