Church Beginnings
During the day of the Pentecost, who came down upon the apostles in the form of toungues of fire?
Why did the Hellenists complain to the Apostles?
Their widows were being left out of the daily food distribution.
Who is considered the first Christian Martyr?
St. Stephen
Who were the main opposition to Jesus' ministery?
The Pharisees
The Holy Spirit came in the form of what in the Upper Room?
Tongues of Fire
What did the apostles wait for in the upper room for 10 days after the Ascension?
The Holy Spirit
How many men were chosen to help with the daily food distribution?
7
3 ways we can show witness to Christ in our every day lives.
Service, love, spreading the Gospel, helping friends, being kind especially to those who are left out, participating in helping the homeless shelters, etc.
What were 3 things that people challenged Jesus about?
Fasting, miracles on the Sabbath, proclaiming Himself as God, claim of rebuilding the temple in three days, taxes, etc.
How did Saint Paul stay busy while he was in imprisoned?
He wrote many letters and epistles.
According to Ephesians 4:1-6, what attitude should we have in order to keep unity of the Spirit?
Lowliness, gentleness, and bearing with one another in love.
Who were called to lead the Church, teach its doctrines, and guide the people and therefore needed to be of sound doctrine?
The Bishops and Priests
Martyrdom is evidence of...
Resurrection
Complete the verse and what does it mean: "And do not ____ those who kill the ____ but cannot kill the ____" (Mt 10:28)
Fear, Body, Soul: Ex. "We should not fear people or what they can do to us since they can hurt our flesh but if you place our faith in God they cannot damage our spirituality."
When or what does the Coptic Calendar begin or based on?
It began in 284 AD, it commemorates the bloodiest persecution of the Church under Diocletian.
What are two ways Jesus said the Holy Spirit would help the disciples?
Teach them all things, help them remember His teachings, and give them words to speak.
A deaconess was a _______ woman who cared for the needy and was capable of discussing _________ problems.
Reverent, Theological
In what way does martyrdom reflect the sacrificial love Christ demonstrated on the cross? (Full points only for thorough deep answers)
Ex. "Just as Christ sacrificed himself on the cross for us, Martyrdom is a way to show witness to one's deep love for Christ that transcends death."
Who is a main defender of the Orthodox faith despite opposition and what heresy did he fight against, what doe we still have in our liturgy that we recite from his work?
St Athanasius, Arianism, Nicene Creed
Luke wrote that the "Lord _____ to the church daily those who were being ______." (Acts 2:47)
Added, Saved
In 1 Corinthians 12, St. Paul says we are many members of one _____ of Christ, and the diversity of _____ is given by one Spirit for the _____ of all.
Body, gifts, profit
Why were deacons appointed in the early Church?
To help with the distribution of bread so the Apostles could focus on prayer and teaching.
"Therefore whoever __________ Me before men, him I will also _________ before My ______ who is in _______" (Mt. 10:32)
confesses, confesses, Father, heaven
What are 2 examples of opposition in Paul's ministry and how did he deal with it particularly while imprisoned and what was the result?
He faced many demons, was arrested, put on trial: He sang hymns and prayed with Silas and God allowed a grand earthquake that freed them from their chains to escape.
In Mathew 10:1, Jesus, "called His twelve ______ to Him, He gave them _____ over ______ _____, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of ______ and all kinds of diseases"
Disciples, power, unclean spirits, sickness