Early Christian Church and Judaism

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Questions and Answers

What is one inaccuracy in the statement 'During the first century CE, Rome was rocked with the formation of a new religion. Its name was Christianity, and from its inception, the world has been radically changed.'

The world has not been radically changed.

Jesus Christ was not a Jewish man.

Christianity was not a new religion. (correct)

Rome was not rocked by the formation of Christianity.

What is the cornerstone of the early Christian Church's beliefs?

The belief that Jesus Christ was a Jewish prophet.

The belief that the New Testament is more important than the Old Testament.

The belief that Christianity is a completely new religion.

The belief that Jesus Christ is the Messiah promised throughout the pages of the Old Testament Scriptures. (correct)

According to the passage, what did Jesus Christ do for the sins of humanity?

He preached for 40 years.

He gave himself as a sacrifice. (correct)

He wrote the New Testament.

He raised an army to conquer the Romans.

What book of the New Testament summarizes the significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection?

I Corinthians Signup and view all the answers

What is the authorship of the passage 'For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve.'

The Apostle Paul Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the early Christian Church's ties to Judaism?

To appreciate the significance of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection according to Christian belief?

It conquered sin and death for all who believe on his name. Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote over half of the books of the New Testament?

The Apostle Paul Signup and view all the answers

What does the book of Philippians reveal about the Apostle Paul?

He was circumcised on the eighth day Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Old Testament in Christianity?

It is held to be just as sacred as the New Testament Signup and view all the answers

What does the book of Romans state about God's plan of salvation?

It is for the Jew first and also the Gentile Signup and view all the answers

What was Jesus' relationship to the Law and the Prophets?

He came to fulfill them Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of division between Christianity and Judaism?

The recognition of Jesus as the Messiah Signup and view all the answers

What is the Christian concept of God known as?

The Trinity Signup and view all the answers

What is the Christian belief about Jesus Christ's purpose on earth?

To come to earth as a man, die for sins, and offer salvation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Church and Judaism

Christianity was not a new religion, but rather an extension of Judaism, with Jesus Christ, a Jewish man, as its central figure.
The early Christian Church was firmly rooted in Judaism, with Jesus' message spreading throughout the world.

Christian Beliefs

The cornerstone of the early Christian Church is the belief that Jesus Christ is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament Scriptures.
Jesus Christ gave himself as a sacrifice for humanity's sins, rose from the grave, and conquered sin and death for believers.
The Christian faith holds the Old and New Testaments as sacred texts.

Biblical Authors

The Apostle Paul, a Jew, penned over half of the New Testament books, including I Corinthians and Philippians.
Almost all authors of the Christian Bible, except possibly Luke, were Jewish men.
The Old Testament is the history of the Jewish nation, and its content is held sacred by Christianity.

Christianity's Ties to Judaism

Christianity's ties to Judaism go beyond holy texts to their Holy God, with Christians believing in the same God as the Jewish Old Testament writings.
The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament, offering reconciliation through Jesus Christ.

Jesus and Christianity

Jesus Christ was a Jewish man who practiced the laws and customs of Judaism.
The Christian New Testament acknowledges Christ's connection to Judaism, with Jesus fulfilling the Law and the Prophets.
Jesus Christ is the cord that binds the early Christian Church to Judaism, but also the point that divides them.

Divisions between Christianity and Judaism

Judaism does not recognize the New Testament as sacred.
Christians believe Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promise for a Messiah, while Judaism does not.
Christians believe in the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit), while Judaism denies its existence.
Christians believe Jesus Christ came to earth to fulfill Old Testament promises of salvation, which Judaism does not.