Lecture 8: The Doctrine of the Church Flashcards
When did Christianity shift from focusing on Jerusalem to Rome and separate more from its formerly Jewish identity?
After the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70 C.E.
What is the Septuagint?
The Greek translation of the Old Testament.
Give the Old Testament (non-technical) definition of ekklesia.
In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, it was used to refer to any sort of gathering, including crowds.
Give the three examples of technical usage for ekklesia.
- A gathering of Christians, a church, or every church
- The universal Church
- As belonging to Christ
Give the two options for when the church began.
- Pentecost
- The Last Supper
Give the New Testament (technical) definition of ekklesia.
In the New Testament, it came to signify an assembly of Christian believers gathered to worship, hear the Word preached, and remember Christ’s death and sacrifice.
Which historical model of the church does the Reformed view believe?
The Church as the company of the elect.
Give the three historical models of the church.
- The Church as the company of the elect
- The Church as the body of Christ
- The Church as the communion of saints
Which historical model of the church do mainline Protestant churches believe?
The Church as the communion of saints
Give the literal meaning of ekklesia.
The Greek term for church, literally meaning “to call out”.
Which historical model of the church does Roman Catholicism believe?
The Church as the body of Christ
Which event do the class notes say likely founded the beginning of the church?
Pentecost
Which historical model of the church is commonly held by churches focusing on the sacraments offering spiritual nourishment?
The Church as the body of Christ
