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Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem under Pontius Pilate. He rose from the dead three days later. -
Recognized as the leader of the apostles after Jesus’ resurrection. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MHdayc/ -
Fifty days after Jesus’ resurrection, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles (enabling apostles to speak different languages and spread Christianity) -
Missionary journeys across the Roman Empire, spreading Christianity to gentiles https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MH846m/ -
Meeting of early Christian leaders, including Peter, Paul, and James to decide whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish laws, like circumcision. -
Played a key role in the Council of Jerusalem
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Became Roman Emperor -
Believed to have been martyred in Rome under Emperor Nero
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Believed to have been martyred in Rome under emperor Nero
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Great fire of Rome (blamed the Christian’s initiating persecution).
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Committed suicide after becoming public enemy.
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After the Great Fire, Emperor Nero blamed the Christians for the disaster which led to widespread persecution. Christians were tortured, crucified, and burned alive. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MH8J6f/ -
Victory at the battle of Milvian Bridge; attributed to a vision of the Christian cross -
Issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire
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Constantine legalizes Christianity after his conversion and ends the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MH6sAB/ -
Convened first Council of Nicaea to address Arianism
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Convened by Constantine, addresses the Arian controversy (whether Jesus was divine or created). Produced Nicene Creed, affirming Jesus’ divinity and equality with God the Father. https://www.britannica.com/event/First-Council-of-Nicaea-325 -
This council reaffirmed the Nicene Creed and clarified the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and condemned Arianism and other heresies. https://www.britannica.com/event/First-Council-of-Constantinople-381 -
Converted to Christianity -
Became Bishop of Hippo
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Wrote Confessions https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MHduoy/
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Addressed the Nature of Christ, Hypostatic Union. Condemned Monophysitism that believed Christ had only one nature. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2MH6G2g/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Council-of-Chalcedon