Christianity is the world’s biggest religion, with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago. Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. God sent his Son to earth to save humanity from the consequences of its sins. Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Christians believe that they can have a personal relationship with God, and that they are saved by faith, not works. They believe in actual heaven and hell. They believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God.