Church History - Test #1 Flashcards
what is the bday of the Church?
Pentecost
history of Church is nearly 2000 yrs. of what?
Christ changing live - both now & for eternity
when is Pentecost?
50 days after Passover
who is a perfect example of transformation in Christ?
Peter (ex. he’s often clueless in Gospels but through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit he is a steadfast leader)
what is the Kerygma? (short answer)
“the preaching of the apostles”
what is the Kerygma? (long answer)
- promise of scripture is fulfilled in Jesus
- summation of Jesus’ ministry
- recounting Jesus’ Crucifixion
- proclaiming Resurrection
- invitation to repent & be baptized
what is the project of the Church?
to continue the ministry of Jesus, advance the Kingdom of God, & to bring all to salvation
what is Lumen Gentium?
A Light to the Nations
what is the Church?
the people of God (not a building, institution, or club)
who is the Historical Jesus?
- the man who was born in 1st century Palestine
- became prophet of Kingdom of God
- killed by Rome for His message
- can be studied like you would learn about George Washington or Julius Caesar
- Pre-Easter Jesus
who is the Christ of Faith?
- the understanding of Jesus in light of the experience of the Resurrection
- Post-Easter Jesus
what is the Kingdom of Heaven not?
Kingdom is not just heaven after we die
what did Jesus desire to do?
to enact the reign of God in this world
what did Jesus center his/our prayer around?
the Kingdom of God
what did Jesus believe in so much that he died for it?
the Kingdom of God
“define” the Kingdom
- where the “little ones” (all those who were “not blessed”) are blessed
- to give w/out expecting a return (feed hungry, clothe naked, visit sick, etc.)
- resist evil w/ nonviolence
- love. love. love.
how did Jesus want to enact the Kingdom?
Jesus wanted the Kingdom of God to overcome the Roman occupation of Palestine/Israel
where did Jesus lay out his plan for the Jews to gain their freedom?
in the Sermon on the Mount
what 3 things did Jesus say to do to start a nonviolent resistance?
- turn the other cheek
- give away your cloak
- walk the extra mile
what was the purpose of the left hand in Jesus’ day?
one purpose - unclean talks (replaced toilet paper)
what cheek did you hit someone on if they were of equal social status?
left cheek only
what does hitting the right cheek require?
a backhand slap
generally, who were the ones who received a back hand slap?
slaves, wives, children, Jews (those not of equal social status - inferiors in the Roman world)
what does turning the other cheek do?
the victim refuses to live in fear & subjugation
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attacker is one humiliated (appropriately)