Acts: Keywords Flashcards
1
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Apostle
A
An early Christian teacher
2
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gentile
A
non jewish person
3
Q
pentecost
A
the descent of the holy spirit (50 days after jesus’ resurrection).
4
Q
Ecclesia
A
The Church community.
5
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Ichthus
A
A secret symbol which looks like a fish and was used by early Christians. ‘Ichthus’ means ‘fish’ is Greek. The word ‘ichthus’ was also used as an acrostic in Greek (‘Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Saviour’).
6
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Persecution
A
Punishing people because of their beliefs.
7
Q
Martyr
A
A person who is killed because of their beliefs.
8
Q
(religious) Conversion
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Changing one’s religious beliefs.
9
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Mission
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Proclaiming the Good News to those who have not heard it.
10
Q
Temple of the Holy Spirit
A
The Holy Spirit dwells in people.
