Chapter One: The Founding Of The Church And The Early Christians Vocab Flashcards

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aporcryphal

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work of literature with scriptural pretensions which is not genuine, canonical, or inspired by God

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Agape

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“love” or an early religious meal that was closely related to the Eucharist

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apologist

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one who writes a work in order to defend and explain the Christian religion

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apostle

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“to send away” “one who is sent”

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apostolic tradition

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passing of the faith of the apostles from generation to generation

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baptism

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first sacrament of initiation, instituted by Jesus, unites the believer to christ

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bishop

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successor of the apostles who has received the fullness of Christ’s priesthood

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catechumens

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“the instructed” adults seeking admission to the church after having met over a long period of time for instruction before being baptized

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church

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the body of christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit

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church history

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record of the life of jesus, the actions of men, and the guiding light of the Holy Spirit acting in the church

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council

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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

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deposit of faith

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heritage of faith contained in sacred scripture and tradition, handed down in the church from time of the apostles

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didache

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“teaching” concerning morals, practices, and ministry

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eucharist

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“thanksgiving” central act of christian worship

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ichthys

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acrostic for greek phrase which is a declaration of the central tenet of the Christian faith meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior

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