Church Begins
What was the disciples mission?
To spread the Good News of Jesus
Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
What was Paul's name before he converted?
Saul
What does the Greek word for martyr mean?
Witness
Why did Roman authorities persecute early Christians?
Because of their beliefs.
What event happened when Jesus' glory was revealed to Peter, James, and John?
The Transfiguration
Peter was the Central Authority of what? Paul was the Chief what?
Peter was the Central Authority of church and Paul was the Chief evangelist.
During Paul's trip to Athens, what was he mad about?
Idolatry
Martyrs are members of what?
The communion of saints.
What was the term "Christian" interchangeable to?
"Community"
The church begins where and where did it go as far as?
Jerusalem, Rome
Who were the first bishops of the Church? Who did they appoint to help them?
Who was Paul influenced by?
The Holy Spirit
Why did the apostles select Stephen as a deacon?
He was widely regarded as a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit.
When Jews started to persecute early Christians, where did the disciples flee to?
Jerusalem and Palestine.
What was the Pentecost?
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit in Tongues of Fire and wind.
What was in Peter's vision?
God does not discriminate.
What was Paul raised as?
A Jewish intellectual known as a Pharisee.
Where are Relics stored, and how are they categorized?
Relics are stored in churches or basilicas and they are categorized by first class, second class, and third class.
What areas were included in the Roman Empire?
Europe, North Africa, and the North East.
What does it mean when you say that the Church is a visible society that is both human and divine?
The Church is a community made up of humans (the people of God) who love and honor God. They are strengthened by the Holy Spirit. We see examples of human compassion and the divinity of the Eucharist.
Why do we say that the Acts of the Apostles was the "biography of the Church"?
Because it is about how the early Church spread the Good News of what Jesus did through his ministries and teachings. It also describes how the early Church was built and developed.
What happens to Paul in Rome?
He was arrested by Jewish authorities and Luke shows he was unjustly treated by the law. Eventually he appeals to Caesar in Rome. He continues to travel and evangelize.
Why did the Christians refuse to call Caesar a God?
They knew there was only one God, and to say anything or anyone else was a god would be a betrayal of their friendship with God
From what times did it mean for a Christian to be an outlaw and an enemy of the state?
64 A.D.- 313 A.D.