R.E The Identity of Jesus

Jesus is baptised

• Today Christians use baptism to follow the example of Jesus and the disciples and to show that they want to become Christians
• At baptism when they become a Christian, the hold spirit enters the person to give them new life
• Christians believe that all humanity was born with original sin because of the time Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit.
• When someone is baptised the original sin is washed away

Peter at Caesarea Philippi

• Important as it gives nformation about how Jesus' teaching were being received at the time
• This is the first time that someone recognises Jesus as the Messiah
• Peter was the leader of the disciples when Jesus left, but he shared the responsiblity for the Church

The Transfiguration

• Some Christians find this story difficult to accept. Don't know how characters from hundreds of years ago could actually appear.
• The disciples might of imagined it
• Others take it literally 'Nothing is impossible for God'

Jesus Calms a Storm

• Some find it difficult to believe this story, as the story goes against the laws of nature
• Some believe that it is scientificly impossible
• Some see this story as an allegory (the storm represents the persecution faced by Christians at the time)

The feeding of the five thousand

• difficult to believe that this miracle actually happened. Impossible to feed 5,000 on such little food.
• They think Jesus' story is an exaggeration to show Jesus' power
• Some don't think it matters if it happened or…