The Apostolic Church

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What were the three missions fulfilled by the apostles?

Teaching, sanctifying, and governing

Preaching, teaching, and governing

Prophetic, priestly, and kingly (correct)

Teaching, sanctifying, and shepherding

What was the message proclaimed by the apostles to all the people?

Jesus of Nazareth was the expected savior

Jesus was crucified and killed by the Jews

God raised Jesus from the dead, making him Lord

All of the above (correct)

What was the consequence of believing in Jesus and confessing his name?

Salvation and eternal life (correct)

Persecution and suffering

Rejection by the Roman authorities

Acceptance by the Jewish community

Where did St. Thomas preach the Gospel?

Persia and India Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of St. Thomas in the Syro-Malabar Church?

He is considered the Father of their faith Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Bishops in the Church?

They are the successors of the apostles Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Bishop and the Pope?

The Bishop is in union with the Pope Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Bishop in a local Church?

He is the head of the local Church, namely the diocese Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Church called Apostolic?

Because it was founded on the foundation of the apostles Signup and view all the answers

What was the triple mission realized in Jesus?

Prophet, priest, and king Signup and view all the answers

Who were the eye-witnesses of the Christ event and preachers of the salvific mission?

The apostles chosen by Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What did Jesus do to the apostles to hand over the triple mission to them?

He anointed them with the Holy Spirit Signup and view all the answers

What did the prophets of the Old Testament do?

They spoke to the people in the name of God and corrected them when they went wrong Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the apostles being sent out to proclaim and have authority to cast out demons?

They were to fulfill the salvific mission Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the apostles' witnessing and proclamation?

The Holy Spirit dwelled in the apostles, making them witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What was God's plan for Israel?

To liberate them from slavery in Egypt and lead them to the land of Canaan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Apostles and the Church

Jesus chose 12 apostles to be with him, proclaim the Gospel, and have authority to cast out demons (Mk. 3:13-17).
The Church is built on the foundation of the apostles, making it an Apostolic Church.
The apostles were eyewitnesses of the Christ event and preachers of the salvific mission, becoming witnesses through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

The Triple Mission of Jesus

God's plan for Israel involved choosing individuals with specific missions: prophets, priests, and kings.
Jesus fulfilled this triple mission as prophet, priest, and king.
Jesus handed over this mission to the apostles through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

The Apostles' Mission

The apostles fulfilled their salvific mission through teaching (prophetic mission), sanctifying (priestly mission), and shepherding (kingly mission).
The Bishops, deriving authority from the apostles, share in this mission.

The Spread of the Gospel

The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, preached the Good News of salvation to all people.
They testified that Jesus, whom the Jews crucified and killed, was raised from the dead and made Lord.
Those who believe in Jesus and confess his name will be saved.

St. Thomas and the Syro-Malabar Church

St. Thomas preached the Gospel in Persia and India, establishing communities of faith.
The Syro-Malabar Church inherits the faith tradition from St. Thomas, with references like 'Mar Thomma Nazranikal' and 'Mar Thomma Christians' indicating their apostolic tradition and heritage.

The Role of Bishops

The Bishops are the successors of the apostles and authentic teachers of faith, high priests, and shepherds.
They are entrusted with caring for the Lord's sheep and teaching in union with the Pope.