Community of Believers Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was the Greek term for the apostle’s teachings
Didache
What 3 key quotes are in acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the breaking of bread
[They devoted themselves] to prayer
They sold possessions and had everything in common
(Also the theme of fellowship and community)
What is the meaning of the breaking of bread
In reference to the last supper
As part of a communal meal-often for the benefit of the poorest
In both ways references the unity of the early christian movement
What is the meaning of they devoted themselves to their prayers
Jewish men went to the temple 3 times a day to pray-carried on by the apostles
Its recorded they met in “solomons portico” in acts
Also prayed in private homes-pentecost experience too powerful?
They knew prayer was the main source of strength for their community
What is the meaning of they had all things in common
Acts states they would sell their possessions and distribute the proceeds to those in need
However-not communism-no class warfare and this is optional-some believers did own property
More about the voluntary, loving, and selfless spirit
This is not really mentioned anywhere else-may be limited to a failed jerusalem experiment
What is the ‘body of christ on earth’
The Church
What is a sacrament
A visible sign of gods grace
Is the church a sacrament
yes
What are some disagreements on the sacraments
2 in protestant vs 7 in catholic
Eucharist-Transubstantiation etc
Believer vs infant baptism
What bible verse does it say to ‘baptise all nations’
Mathew 28
