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100

The time period from the birth of the church at Pentecost up until the last of the 12 apostles died.

The apostolic age

100

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

100

What verse led the early church to believe that Apostle Peter was the first father of the church?

Matthew 16:18
100

Whose leadership structure did the early church leadership mirror?

The Synagogue system

100

Which of these was not a disciple of one of the first apostles: Clement, Polycarp, or Irenaeus?

Irenaeus

200

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

200

Give an approximate date for the first recorded council of the early church.

The council of Jerusalem c.50AD

200

What does Acts 2:42 state?

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

200

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

200

Which of the apostles do we have records of their disciples(s)?

Peter, John, and Paul

300

The system where bishops and church leaders were ordained as the successors of the apostles.

Apostolic succession

300

When did Christianity spread to North Africa, Egypt and Mesopotamia?

100-200AD

300

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.

300

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

300

Mediated in the dispute over when to celebrate Easter.

Irenaeus

400

This word means universal or widespread

Catholic

400

When was the Apostles' Creed mainly in use?

c. 150-250 AD

400

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.

400

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

400

Wrote a letter to the Corinthian church that closely resembled Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

Clement

500

What are statements of faith that summarize the core beliefs of a community called?

Creeds

500

What is an approximate date for the Aryan controversy?

c. 318AD

500

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

500

What is the difference between a synod and a council?

Synod - a convened meeting of bishops and other church leaders at a local or regional level.


Council - at an "empire" level

500

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