Church History: Chapter 1 Flashcards
Holy spirit came on the disciples on _______ day.
Pentecost
Who was the Roman emperor who believed in Christ as Messiah and stopped the persecution of Christ.
Constantine
The church exists by its _________ as Christ first started.
Mission
The word Catholic means:
Universal or comprehensive
The word apostolic means
Sent with a mission
Emperor Constantine accepted Christianity and granted religious freedoms to Christian through the _________
Edict of Milan
The first Christians were the _________ who believed in Christ as Messiah
Jews
Where were the disciples when they received Holy Spirit?
Jerusalem
What are the characteristics common to all churches?
Church is Holy
The church is catholic: means should be universal or comprehensive.
The church is apostolic: meaning sent with a mission.
The church is a worshiping community
The church is a pilgrim community: Church prepares the members for a long journey and strengthens them in God till they reach their eternal destination.