unit 1
who wrote the acts of the apostles and who was it addressed to?
Luke. Theophilius
What time period was known as the golden age of the church?
The period of Church history started shortly after the death of Jesus around A.D. 60.
why was stephen killed
He wanted to share his faith with everyone so that angered certain jewish people
What did Jesus do to Saul on the road to Damascus and who did he send to heal him?
He blinded him for 3 days. He sent Ananias
What is the connection between the Church and Jesus?
the churchs suffering were his own sufferings and the church is jesus
name the apostles
Simon Peter, Brother andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James, Thaddaeus, Simon the zealot and Judas iscariot
definition of prejudice and discrimination
prejudice- when you judge someone or have an opinion about them that is not based on real life events or facts
discrimination-treating someone differently or judging them because of who they are or their beliefs like Religion, Gender or disabilities
what is a martyr
Someone that is made to suffer because of there beliefs
How did Paul escape Damascus?
he was lowered over the city wall in a basket at night
what are Jesus two natures
divine and human
who was chosen as the new apostle?
Matthias
What two main groups made up the infant church?
hebrew and greek
what is a pharisee
People that believed all jews should obey the law of Moses very carefully
what did Jesus leave us on earth to help us
his church
How do we put on Christ in Baptism?
by committing to him and having faith and saying yes
what is the birthday of the church called?
Pentecost
Who did the apostles elect to help the two groups of the church get along? What were the names of these men?
the seven deacons. Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicholas of Antioch, and Stephen
Where was Paul from and how did this help him spread the word of God?
Tarsus. It helped him because he met people from many different land and cultures so it was easier for him to become a missionary for Christ
Why can we never completely understand God?
because we are finite creatures
Why did the Romans see Jesus as a threat? What did they do to him to try and undermine his teaching?
because they did not want to accept christs truth or love. they harassed him and tried to make him look bad to the public
Who did Nero blame for the fire? Why?
What long term effects did this have on christians living in the Roman empire?
The Christians. Because he saw christianity as a threat and it was a chance for him to weaken the christian community.
Laws were passed that anyone professing to be a christian would be executed
How did the great fire in Rome affect Nero as a leader?
He was already unpopular and there was a rumour circulating that he started the fire so it made things worse.
why was Saul traveling to damascus
Because he knew certain followers of jesus were living in damascus
Who was first given a clue to the Mystery of the Church?
saint paul
What is the meaning of the term “Caesar”
an emperor of the Roman empire