Terms
The set of books of the Bible that people had issue with due to various complaints (unknown authors, similar messages to other books, etc.).
What is the antilegomena?
This apostolic father from Asia Minor had an ironic name: it meant "peaceful," but he was far from it.
Who is Irenaeus?
This heresy claimed that when Jesus was on earth, he only did things as a human being, not as God.
What is Nestorianism?
The first part of the service, a greeting from the pastor.
What is the Invocation?
The missionary who was enslaved in Ireland but later went back to preach to the people there.
Who is Patrick?
A statement of what one believes.
What is a creed?
This apostolic father of Rome fought against Marcion's teaching of the Demiurge, and was beheaded for it.
Who is Justin Martyr?
The opposite of Nestorianism, this heresy claimed that Jesus had only a divine nature.
What is Monophysitism?
The part of the service immediately following Confession and Absolution, a canticle that usually starts with "Glory to God!"
What is the Gloria in Excelsis?
The missionary who was shipwrecked in Ethiopia and later established the Christian church there.
Who is Frumentius?
The sixty-six books in our present Bible accepted by the apostles because they were verbally inspired.
What is the canon?
This apostolic father of Asia Minor learned directly from John and continued teaching his words of truth.
Who is Polycarp of Smyrna?
The heresy that claimed a baptism would not count if the person who administered it later gave up the faith.
What is donatism?
Latin for "going in," this part of the service is when we sing the psalm.
What is the Introit Psalm?
The missionary who went to Scotland and wrote a creed similar to our creeds today.
Who is Columba?
Men trained by the apostles to continue teaching what was written in the Bible.
What are apostolic fathers?
This apostolic father of Palestine is sometimes called the "Father of Church History."
Who is Eusebius?
The heresy that claimed that Jesus was more than man but less than God.
What is Arianism?
The part of the service where we sing Alleluias to prepare for the gospel reading.
What is the Gradual Verse?
This missionary started as a Frankish warrior chieftain but converted to Christianity because of his wife and a miracle on the battlefield.
Who is Clovis?
The part of the service that changes every week.
What is the proper?
These apostolic fathers of Asia Minor were called the Cappadocian Fathers and were staunch defenders of the faith (name all three).
Who are Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Basil?
The heresy that man cooperates a little in conversion (still taught by Catholics).
What is semi-pelagianism?
The part of the service which is the last time we come to God; afterwards, He comes to us.
What is the Collect?
This missionary was captured by the Visigoths as a child but later translated the Bible for Gothic tribes.
Who is Ulfilas?