Lesson 3 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Where was the church founded?
In Antioch.
A Fun Fact card!!!
The story of the Foundation of the Church at Antioch is found in Acts 11 : 19-26
What particular event in the Bible first triggered the founding of the church?
The persecution of Stephen.
Where did the community of people part of the persecution of Stephen spread out to? Name 3 places.
Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch.
Who did The Community (persecution of Stephen) preach about God to?
Only Jews.
Who did some of the men from Cyprus and Cyrene preach to instead of Jews?
The Greeks.
Where did the news of the conversion of non-Jews reach?
the Church in Jerusalem.
Who did the Church in Jerusalem send to Antioch?
Barnabas.
Who was Barnabas?
He was a good man who was filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. He was sent by the Church in Jerusalem to Antioch.
Why did Barnabas go to Tarsus?
To look for Saul and bring him back to Antioch.
How long did Barnabas and Saul have meetings with the Church and instruct many people?
A whole year.
Fun Fact Card!!!
It was in Antioch where the disciples were first called Christians.
What difficulties did the early Christians have to face?
The hard task of preaching the story of salvation in a hostile environment (they were persecuted).
Who persecuted the early Christians?
the Jews and the Romans.
Where did the power within the early Christians to preach even in such a harmful situation come from?
the Holy Spirit.
A “feel-good” card :)
Life is full of trials and challenges, but we remain courageous because of the Holy Spirit.
What happened during Pentecost?
the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles (strong wind; tongues of fire) and gave them power and strength to carry out the mission of evangelization.
What are pagans?
people who believe in other gods.
What are Gentiles?
pagans, specifically non-Jewish.
How was the “Christian Faith” first introduced to pagans/Gentiles?
Through the preachings of the story of salvation of the men from Cyprus and Cyrene.
A Fun Fact card!!!
It was in Antioch when Jews and non-Jews first assembled in one community.
What event triggered the choice of the Jewish Christians to preach to the Greeks?
Peter’s action of visiting the home of the Gentile Cornelius.
Who was Saul?
Barnabas’ friend.
A ‘feel-good” card :)
An impossible feat becomes possible because of the new guidance, protection, and empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
