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Apr 22, 1054
The East-West Schism
The key reasons for the Great Eastern Schism include political, cultural, economic, social and theological differences that originate from 1000AD.
-In 800AD Charlemagne was crowned by the Pope Leo III as the new emperor of the Roman Empire, but he was not recognised by the Byzantine Greeks. The Byzantine Emperor remained the emperor.
-Over the centuries, the East and Western Church became more distant and isloated. The Byzantine Church knew less and less Latin, and vice versa. -
Apr 22, 1517
Lutheranism
Luther saw contradictions between the Bible and current church practice as well as corruption and abuses within the (Catholic) church, and initially hoped for reform, not schism. When that proved impossible, he continued to spread his teachings despite excommunication and threats to his life. The key character for Lutheranism, is Martin Luther, a German monk and professor. Lutherans practice infant baptism and the baptism of believing adults. -
Apr 22, 1523
Protestantism (The Reformation)
Zwingli started to question the whole issue of Catholicism as Humanism started to make an impression on him. It was at the Great Minster that Zwingli stated what is called the Zurich Reformation with sermons that were based on the Bible. Zwingli soon converted the city’s council to his points of view. The council pushed the city into becoming a stronghold of Protestantism and Zurich’s lead was followed by Berne and Basle. Ulrich (Huldreich) Zwingli is the main person involved with this shcism. -
Apr 22, 1525
The Anabaptist
The immediate issue creating the Anabaptist movement was not just baptism, however, but also civil government. (The two were related. To be baptized was a civil issue, and to refuse it tore a “seamless Christian society.”) Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, and other associates of Zwingli Christians who believe in delaying baptism until the candidate confesses his or her faith in Christ, as opposed to being baptized as an infant. http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-28 -
Apr 22, 1534
Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy
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Apr 22, 1534
The Church of England
King Henry VIII (8) wanted to divorce his wife to be with his new love and the pope declined as Catholics believe in marriage forever.King Henry VIII (8) Very similar to Catholicism only small details are different: they do not follow the pope, different teachings on divorce, women can be priests and they view Mary differently, -
Apr 25, 1536
Presbyterian Church
Aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church. John Calvin.The congregational singing of the Psalms as part of church worship, the teaching of a catechism and confession of faith to children, and the enforcement of a strict moral discipline in the community by the pastors and members of the church -
John Smith Baptises the First 'Baptists'
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Methodist Church
- Ordains women.
- John Wesley
- Believe the final authority on all matters of doctrine is the Bible.
- Believe in gay (homosexual) marriage.
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The Salvation Army
William Booth, the organisation's Founder, preached the Gospel to the poor and underprivileged; by 1867 it had developed into a ministry William & Catherine Booth Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.The Salvation Army has 11 faith-based statements called doctrines that summarise its religious beliefs. -
Pentecostalism
Asuza Street revival launches Pentecostalism, and paves the way for the development of the modern charismatic movement. Pentecostalism is a fairly modern movement within Christianity that can be traced back to the Holiness movement in the Methodist Church. A major focus of Pentecostal churches is Holy Spirit baptism as evidenced by speaking in tongues. There are approximately 170 different denominations that identify themselves as Pentecostal.