Reviewer for CLE Quiz 1 2nd Quarter PDF

REVIEWER FOR CLE QUIZ 1 2ND QUARTER What did Jesus’ disciples do after his FAITH WORDS death? Apologetics-means defense of faith - gather together and decided to live a life patterned after Christ. apologist-one who defe...

REVIEWER FOR CLE QUIZ 1 2ND QUARTER What did Jesus’ disciples do after his FAITH WORDS death? Apologetics-means defense of faith - gather together and decided to live a life patterned after Christ. apologist-one who defends the faith epistles- letter/writing directed or sent to a Torah- written laws of God passed on to person or group of people. the Hebrews founder- a person who started or caused an Earliest challenges experienced by the institution and organization. first Christians? icon-someone who is important and a  Persecution from Roman symbol of a particular thing. authorities and Societal Judaism-the religion of the Jewish people discrimination  Resistance from Jewish leaders theology- the study of God and communities Counsel of Jerusalem -A meeting of early Christian leaders to address Gentile conversions. What happened to the Christians after Roman Persecution?  The Christian Church continued to grow and spread throughout the Roman Empire Emperor Constantine -converted to Christianity and issued the Edict of Milan Theodosius-made Christianity the official state religion. Changes St. Paul implemented  The inclusion of Gentiles  Emphasis on faith over works  The Development of Christian theology  The establishment of Christian communities.  The concept of the body of Christ. Where did St. Paul travel  Jerusalem  Antioch  Cyprus  Asia Minor  Greece  Rome Contribution of St. Paul - started many Churches in almost everywhere he went. Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Suffering  defined as physical and mental anguish.  reveals the reality of injustice and persecution in the world.  it is not part of God’s plan. It is the product of the fall of man. The consequence of human sin FOR CHRISTIANS -Suffering is not merely a painful experience but can be meritorious. Why where the Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire  Christianity was a monotheistic religion  Christianity was a new religion What do sufferings and persecution reveal about Jesus' followers? -demonstrate their dedication to spreading the message of Christ. When did the Christians suffer many persecutions? -During the second century, Christians were subjected to persecution by Roman Emperors In 251, Roman Emperor Decius -empire-wide edict- required all individuals to sacrifice to the Gods of face death. Edict of Milan -is a proclamation that permanently established religious toleration for Christianity within the Roman Empire.