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The time period from the birth of the church at Pentecost up until the last of the 12 apostles died.
The apostolic age
During which period of time was the gospel taken to the wider Roman world, particularly to the Jews but then to Gentiles.
A. c. 30-45 AD
B. c. 45-67 AD
C. c. 67-100 AD
B. c. 45-67 AD
What verse led the early church to believe that Apostle Peter was the first father of the church?
Whose leadership structure did the early church leadership mirror?
The Synagogue system
Which of these was not a disciple of one of the first apostles: Clement, Polycarp, or Irenaeus?
Irenaeus
The next generation of leaders after the first apostles; they were believed to be disciples of the apostles of closely connected to them.
Apostolic Fathers
Give an approximate date for the first recorded council of the early church.
The council of Jerusalem c.50AD
What does Acts 2:42 state?
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Match each role in the synagogue to its matching role in the early church.
Elders BISHOPS
Rulers of the synagogue DEACONS
Ministers TEACHERS
Rabbis PRESBYTERS
Elders PRESBYTERS
Rulers of the synagogue BISHOPS
Ministers DEACONS
Rabbis TEACHERS
Which of the apostles do we have records of their disciples(s)?
Peter, John, and Paul
The system where bishops and church leaders were ordained as the successors of the apostles.
Apostolic succession
When did Christianity spread to North Africa, Egypt and Mesopotamia?
100-200AD
What do Acts 17:16-28 and 26:26-28 show us?
That Paul was an apologist who debated with the philosophers of the day in defense of the teachings of Christ.
Name 3 of the components of the early church meetings or gatherings.
1. Reading of scripture
2. Prayers
3. Singing of Psalms and Hymns
4. Sermons or exhortations
5. Meeting on the 1st day of the week
6. Breaking of bread/fellowship
Mediated in the dispute over when to celebrate Easter.
Irenaeus
This word means universal or widespread
Catholic
When was the Apostles' Creed mainly in use?
c. 150-250 AD
What does 2 Timothy 2:15 say?
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
What was the strategic approach the early church employed that facilitated its spread and growth?
Target key cities (urban centers)
Then do outreach to rural areas
Wrote a letter to the Corinthian church that closely resembled Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
Clement
What are statements of faith that summarize the core beliefs of a community called?
Creeds
What is an approximate date for the Aryan controversy?
c. 318AD
Cite the verses from Matthew, Mark, Luke and Acts that influenced the geographical journey of the early church.
Matthew 28:18-20
Mark 16:15
Luke 24:47 (and 14)
Acts 1:8
What is the difference between a synod and a council?
Council - at an "empire" level
In a letter, listed the 27 books of the New Testament as canonical; provided the first definitive list that matches today's New Testament canon.
Athanasius