The Council of Nicaea
What was the primary reason the Church called the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D.?
To respond to false teaching that threatened the truth about Christ
In what year did the bishops gather for the Council of Nicaea?
325 A.D.
In what year did the Council of Ephesus meet?
431 A.D.
What is the meaning of the word "Theotokos"?
Mother of God / God-bearer
Who is David?
This King of Israel had a pure, loyal, and unselfish friendship with King Saul's son, Jonathan.
Why was Arius’ teaching considered a serious heresy by the Church?
He taught that the Son of God was created and not equal in essence to the Father.
Who was the priest from Alexandria that spread false teachings?
Arius
Who was the false teacher that the Church had to deal with after the Council of Nicaea?
Nestorius
What does the word "Doctrine" mean?
What the Church teaches us to believe about God
Who is St. Antony?and who wrote about him?
St. Athanasius learned from this saint's holy desert life and later wrote a famous biography about him so others could learn from his example.
Why is St. Athanasius remembered as “the Apostolic” and “Father of Orthodoxy”?
He spent much of his life defending the true faith against Arianism.
According to the lesson, danger to the Church came from outside persecution and from what else?
False teaching inside the Church
St. Cyril of Alexandria was the ______ Pope of Alexandria.
24th
Where did St. Cyril spend time in the desert to learn prayer, discipline, and monastic wisdom?
The Monastery of St. Macarius
What is "...wise"?
Proverbs 13:20 reminds us that "He who walks with wise men will be..."
What is the significance of the word homoousios as used at the Council of Nicaea?
It means the Son is of one essence with the Father, sharing the same divine nature.
What is the term for what the Church teaches us to believe about God?
Doctrine
Approximately how many bishops attended the Council of Ephesus?
200
Which title is remembered for St. Cyril because he strongly defended the true faith?
The Pillar of Faith
Who are St. Sergius and St. Bacchus?
These two saints were faithful friends who encouraged each other through suffering and martyrdom without giving up their faith in Christ.
What false claim did Arius make about the Son of God?
He claimed there was a time when the Son did not exist.
What false claim did Arius make about the Son of God?
He claimed there was a time when the Son did not exist.
Why did the Church reject Nestorius's teaching?
Because he divided Christ into two separate persons
What major Christian belief is protected by keeping the truth of the Incarnation?
The belief that God truly became man for our salvation
What is because a harmful friend can pressure you to sin, while a good friend helps you grow closer to God?
While Christians are called to love everyone, this is the reason they should not allow everyone to have the same influence over their heart.