history of the church part 1 Flashcards
What was revealed in the Old Testament regarding salvation?
God’s Plan of Salvation
Which book tells the birth and journey of the church?
The book of Acts
Who wrote the book of Acts?
Saint Luke
What significant event marked the official beginning of the church?
Pentecost 33 AD
What descended onto the apostles during Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit
What was established during the Council of Jerusalem in 48 AD?
Gentiles could join Christianity without converting to Judaism
Who is considered the first martyr of the Christian church?
Saint Stephen
What did the Jews convince Herod Agrippa to do in 41 AD?
Persecute the Christians
What was the outcome of the persecution of Christians by the Jews?
The martyrdom of Saint James the Greater
Why did Romans persecute Christians?
Refusal to worship the Emperor as God
What form of death did Peter suffer?
Crucified upside down
Fill in the blank: The catacombs are underground burial sites for Christians used to worship without being _______.
Persecuted
What is a heresy?
A teaching that goes against the Christian church
What did Gnosticism deny?
The Incarnation
What is apostolic succession?
Transmission of Spiritual Authority from Apostles to bishops
What did the leaders of the Church form to unify beliefs?
The Creed
What did the Edict of Milan achieve?
Toleration of all religions and no persecution for Christians
Who were the Fathers of the Church?
Leaders known for sanctity and Orthodoxy
Name one Doctor of the Church.
St. Augustine
What is monasticism?
A way of living separated from the world following religious vows
Who is considered the founder of monasticism?
Anthony of the desert
What is the purpose of an ecumenical council?
To discuss and clarify specific issues for all people of God
What heresy was addressed at the Council of Nicaea?
Arianism
What did the Council of Ephesus declare about Mary?
Mary is the Mother of God
