The Early Church Flashcards
Saint Paul
His conversion
Saint Paul
He was a converted Christian, who used to persecute Christians but on his way to Damascus was nocked off of his horse and heard God. Temporarily he was blinded however at Damascus a priest baptised him and he regained his vision.
He then spread the word of God to anybody that would listen but especially to Gentilles who were non Jews.
Saint Paul
How did he contribute to the growth of the Early Church?
Saint Paul
Paul contributed greatly by travelling far and converting people.
He would also write letters and preach to people.
Paul would work with communities to build Church’s.
His letters taught communities how to be good Christians and are written in the Bible to teach further generations.
Saint Paul
How was he not important to the growth of Christianity?
Saint Paul
He used to persecute them.
Constantine was the one who made it legal to worship God.
Constantine was more influential.
Church Fathers
Definition
Church Father
A church father is a religious person who has contributed greatly to the growth of Christianity and its theology.
Church Fathers
One example
Church Fathers
An example was Iranaeus who was born in 125Ad and died in 202AD. He helped build church’s and translated scriptures from Greek into Latin.
Church Fathers
Do you think the Church Fathers were Important?
Church Fathers
They developed the teachings of the Church and theology.
They were a good role model to Christians.
Constantine
His conversion
Constantine
His conversion happened when he was fighting a war against his brother in Law and God sent him vision whilst he was praying for guidance and help.
Constantine
Constantine was the main reason for the spread of Christianity?
Constantine
He had a large empire and extended to a large portion of the world causing the Christian faith to spread dramatically.
He stopped the persecutions of Christians so that it grow free and without fear.
He was also responsible for the building of lots of Church’s
Constantine
Constantine was not the main reason for the spread of Christianity?
Constantine
Saint Paul was more responsible for the growth of Christianity because he travelled tirelessly to teach others.
The Holy Spirit was responsible for the growth of Christianity
He did not actively preach and try to convert others.
The Persecution of the Early Church
Pentecost
The Persecution of the Early Church
Pentecost was the event when the Disciples were scared after Jesus was crucified. The Holy Spirit came to them and they then had the confidence to go out and spread the word of God.
The Persecution of the Early Church
Why was it persecuted?
The Persecution of the Early Church
The Romans persecute the Christians because the Rulers were supposed to be children of God so to be worshipping God was to be disputing and denying that. This often resulted in Martyrdom and meant that people were killed for their religion
English Martyrs
Saint Michael
English Martyrs
He built priest holes to help hide them from inspections of roman guards. He died for his beliefs and is recognised as a Martyr.
English Martyrs
Are they role models?
English Martyrs
Yes they are role models because they teach us to stand up for what we believe in no matter what others say. They also have lived with a strong relationship with God and are an example of how to be a good Christian.
English Martyrs
What is a Martyr
English Martyrs
A martyr is a person who dies for their father and beliefs
The Early Church Assesment
Thursday the 17th
