Growth in Jerusalem
Who were stirred by the spirit during Pentecost?
Apostles
Who was the first martyr?
St Stephen
Paul's real name was ___________
Saul
Who brought peace throughout Rome by conquering his political rivals?
Emperor Augustus
Martyr
a person who is persecuted or punished for their beliefs
How many people were baptised after the Pentecost?
5 thousand
What was St Stephen's role before he was persecuted?
Deacon
Paul was born and raised in _____________
Tarsus
He was the last and most terrible persecutor of Christians who reorganised the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western territories.
Emperor Diocletian
Heresy
a belief against a religion
Which book in the Bible talks about the Pentecost?
Acts of the Apostles
Who baptised and proclaimed the gospel in Samaria?
Philip
Paul's trade was a ____________
Tent-maker
Who did Constantine defeat in this legendary battle and where did it happen?
his brother in law Maxentius
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
Disciple
follower
Who preached to the crowds after the Pentecost?
Peter
What was Peter and John's purpose in meeting the baptised people in Samaria?
Confirmation
What was Paul's original purpose in travelling to Damascus?
to persecute Christians
What attracted people to Christanity? give 2 reasons
promise of salvation
personal dignity
preservation of marriage
business ethical principles
Gentile
not Jew
Give two observations during the Pentecost
Sound like a violent wind
Spoke in different languages
Philip was told by an angel to travel a specific road and baptise the man from __________________.
Ethiopia
Who healed Paul when he became blind?
Ananias
What symbol did Constantine see in his vision? What was the phrase/sentence that accompanied that symbol?
chi-rho
from the word Christos
with this sign, you will conquer
Ecumenical council
gathering of bishops