The Growth of Christianity


 Jesus came to this world and chose a group of men who would be the beginning of his "church", the ones called out of this world to serve him and spread the "gospel" good news about his life, death, and resurrection. Their message began to spread especially when Saul of Tarsus, who later because Paul the Apostle to the gentiles made a lifetime commitment to evangelize the world. He went on three missionary journeys to plant and grow churches in major cities throughout the Roman Empire. After Paul died his work was established in fertile ground and "Christianity" became a dominant force even recognized by Rome. The Christians were persecuted by many of the Roman Emperors but the more that were martyred the more that would accept Jesus and multiply. The Holy Spirit was promised by Jesus as a gift to the church to empower them. Before Jesus left this world he told his followers that he would be with them even unto the end of the world.