People
Who brought the Gospel to the Gentiles?
Paul
What is the name for a measuring rod or ruler?
Canon
What event was used to blame Christians?
The fire in Rome
What is the last word of the Apostles Creed?
Amen
27
Who blamed the Christians for the fire in Rome?
Nero
What is the name of someone who dies for their faith?
Martyr
What did Jewish persecution do for the church?
It spread the Gospel
Say the part of the creed about God the father
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
What was destroyed in 70 AD and let Christianity split from Judaism?
The Temple
What three people groups/cultures were an important foundation for the early church?
Jewish, Greek, Roman
What was the name of the two Jewish groups that made up the Sanhedrin?
Pharisees and Sadducees
What did the Roman persecution do for the church?
It purified the church
Say the part of the creed about the Holy Spirit
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.
What does Pentecost mean and what was it for the church?
It means 50th and it's the birthday of the church
Who started the Great Persecution?
Diocletian
What was the name of the people who were persecuted but did not die?
Confessors
What was the name of the people who denied their faith when persecuted?
The lapsed
Say the part of the creed about Jesus
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
How many years did it take for the N.T. to be canonized?
About 300
Who were the people who took over the church once the apostles were dead?
Apostolic Fathers
What does apologetico mean?
Defend
What was the name of the Edict that ended persecution?
The Edict of Toleration
Say the whole creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he arose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.
What did the fish symbolize and stand for?
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior