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According to tradition, a hierarchy of bishops, elders, and deacons with the successor to Peter (now called "The Pope") at the top. The first of these bishops, elders, and deacons were probably selected by the apostles, but by the time all the apostles died the system was self sustaining.
First, the reader should understand that the institution Jesus referred to as 'His Church' (see Matthew 16:18) is not an earthly building or some form of physical institution. No, His Church of God was then and remains to this day 'the called out ones' (see John 6:44, 65) or the assembly of Jesus' spiritually transformed and faithful followers. In Scripture they are called 'his little flock' (Luke 12:32).
Immediately after Jesus' ascension back to heaven, His chosen Apostles 'went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs" (see Martk 16:20).
Though Jesus promised that HIs Church would never die out (see Matthew 16:18 again), and today there are nearly 2 billion who claim to be part of Christianity which is a divided religion with hundreds of denominations and various schisms. Additionally, through the millennia, some branches have assimilated many non-biblical traditions - be they philosophical, cultural or religious - into the teaching of Jesus and His Apostles spawning even more variations of beliefs.
During the 1st Century AD, 'false christs and false prophets' began to deceive people as Jesus warned (see Mark 13:22 and 2 Corinthians 11:3, 13 and Matthew 7:14-16). This continued and grew in number until a counterfeit Christianity was born as Paul warned (Acts 20:29-31; Galatians 1:6-7). The biggest changes began in Rome during the 4th Century as many historians have written about. Here is a truthful excerpt from the popular, book/movie, 'The Da Vinci Code,' pages 232-233:
"In 325 A.D., he [the Roman Emperor Constantine] decided to unify Rome under a single religion. Historians still marvel at the brilliance with which Constantine converted the sun-worshipping pagans to Christianity. By fusing pagan symbols, dates, and rituals into the growing Christian tradition, he created a kind of hybrid religion that was acceptable to both parties. The vestiges of pagan religion in Christian symbology are undeniable. Egyptian sun disks became the halos [in religious art]. The pre-Christian God Mithras [had his birthday celebrated] on December 25. Even Christianity's weekly holy day was stolen from the pagans .Originally, Christianity honored the Jewish Sabbath of Saturday, but Constantine shifted it to coincide with the pagans' veneration [of the] day of the sun. To this day, most churchgoers attend services on Sunday morning with no idea that they are there on account of the pagan sun god's weekly tribute - Sunday."
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When did Jesus' s apostles build Christian churches?
It was Paul who built the first church.
Did Jesus build a church?
Jesus actually never built a church.
Where was the church of Bom Jesus built?
it was built in goa india.
When was the baptist faith founded?
Jesus Christ built the church.
What is church on the rocks?
There is an interpretation discussion about the phrase "built on the rock." Peter which means rock asked Jesus about theology and Jesus answered that this is what the church will be built upon. Some believe it is Peter that it is to built on and some believe it is Peter's theology.
When did apostle peter build church?
Peter never did build the church or a church. Jesus is the one who built the church.AnswerThe Apostles founded the early Christian churches. The missionary journies by Paul and Peter (and other apostles which were not documented) helped establish and grow the churches. This all began within the years after Jesus was crucified or after 30-40 AD. Some of Paul's later writings after this time was an encouragment and admonishment of the Churches.Peter was thought to have started the "first church" because of the interpretation of the scripture in the New Testament where Jesus spoke to Peter "Upon this Rock I will build my Church". This is a view generally accepted by the Roman Catholic Church. However most scholars do not interpreted this scripture to mean only Peter founded the Christian Church.
Who started Roman Catholicism?
The Catholic Church, whose visible head is the Bishop of Rome, are sometimes called Roman Catholics. The Church was started by Jesus. The Church was built by Christ, on the Rock of the man Christ named Rock (changing from Simon to Rock, Kepha in Aramaic, which is Peter in English). The Rock of the Church is actually the office of Head Bishop, which acts as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Jesus, as was established by King Jesus. Please read Isaiah 22 for additional understanding of the role of Prime Minister with the Keys to the Kingdom and his authority. This was a foreshadowing of the real New Testament position, which all the Apostles understood well.
What was the name of church built by Jesus Christ?
Jesus never built a church.Chritianity is based on the death burial and ressurection of Jesus so it wasn't until after His death burial and resurrection that there were Christians.
What was the relevance of St Peter's Basilica?
It was built on the site of St. Peters Basilica The construction of the original basilica was commissioned between 318 and 322 by the emperor Constantine the Great, who supported the Christians. It took 30 years to build it. It was built on the spot where there was a small shrine which was thought to be burial site of St Peter. St Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, the leaders of the early Christian Church. He is often depicted in the gospels as spokesman of all the Apostles and both Catholic and Orthodox Christians refer to him as chief of the Apostles. His authority was thought to have superseded that of the other Apostles. In a tradition of the Early Church, Peter is said to have founded the church in Rome with Paul and that he was the first Bishop of Rome. Therefore, he is considered to be the first head of the Latin or Western Church, which was the main form of Christianity in the western part of the Roman Empire and which, at this point, became centred on the Bishop of Rome. Later this church came to be called Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome was also given the title of Pope.
Who built the church of Christ?
Of course Jesus himself and mostly all denomination would consider themselves as church of Christ.
What does the church quote The True Church can never fail For it is based upon a rock mean?
This quote from the Church means that the true Church, founded on the rock of faith, will withstand challenges and remain strong. It expresses the belief in the endurance and steadfastness of the Church despite obstacles.
What does Jesus teach you about the church?
Our Lord Teaches us that it is Built upon St. Peter the Apostle.
