Chapter One: The Founding Of The Church And The Early Christians Vocab Flashcards
aporcryphal
work of literature with scriptural pretensions which is not genuine, canonical, or inspired by God
Agape
“love” or an early religious meal that was closely related to the Eucharist
apologist
one who writes a work in order to defend and explain the Christian religion
apostle
“to send away” “one who is sent”
apostolic tradition
passing of the faith of the apostles from generation to generation
baptism
first sacrament of initiation, instituted by Jesus, unites the believer to christ
bishop
successor of the apostles who has received the fullness of Christ’s priesthood
catechumens
“the instructed” adults seeking admission to the church after having met over a long period of time for instruction before being baptized
church
the body of christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit
church history
record of the life of jesus, the actions of men, and the guiding light of the Holy Spirit acting in the church
council
authorized gathering of bishops, guided in a unique way by the Holy Spirit, to discuss ecclesiastical matters with the aim of passing decrees on the themes under discussion
deposit of faith
heritage of faith contained in sacred scripture and tradition, handed down in the church from time of the apostles
didache
“teaching” concerning morals, practices, and ministry
eucharist
“thanksgiving” central act of christian worship
ichthys
acrostic for greek phrase which is a declaration of the central tenet of the Christian faith meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior