Acts of the Apostles to Edict of Milan

These flashcards cover key figures, events, and concepts from the Acts of the Apostles to the Edict of Milan.

St. Peter

First Pope and Bishop of Rome; declared the rock on which the Church would be built.

St. John

The last Apostle to die, who lived between 10 and 180 A.D.

St. James the Greater

The first martyr to die.

St. Paul

Originally known as Saul; known for his conversion experience and role in spreading Christianity.

St. Thomas

Apostle who traveled to India.

St. James the Lesser

Bishop of Jerusalem.

St. Matthias

The first Apostle elected to replace Judas Iscariot; one of the 12 founders of the Church.

St. Luke

Not Jewish; converted by St. Paul; authored a Gospel.

St. Stephen

Proto-Martyr; the first martyr of the Church who prayed for Saul's conversion.

St. Barnabas

Accompanied Paul on missionary journeys.

St. Mark

Not an apostle; wrote the Gospel of Mark.

Nero

The first Roman Emperor to persecute Christians.

Diocletian

The most cruel and systematic persecutor of Christians; the last Roman Emperor to do so.

Constantine

Encouraged Christianity and legalized it in 313 AD.

Holy Spirit

The person Jesus sent to guide believers and the Church.

Apostles Creed Articles

Statements of faith addressing Gnostic arguments, affirming the goodness of spirit and matter, and the reality of Christ's physical suffering.

Council of Jerusalem

Decided whether Gentile converts should follow Jewish laws.

Gnosticism

Belief that knowledge is the key to salvation; teaches that spirits are good while matter is evil.

Edict of Milan

Proclamation that legalized Christianity in 313 AD and established it as the official religion of Rome.

Characteristics of Roman Persecutions

Crucifixions, tortures, and public executions to discourage Christianity.

Heart of Early Christian Worship

The Eucharist.

Caeseropapism

A political theory where the emperor has authority over the church.

Tertullian

A church father who discussed the virtue and strength of martyrs in faith.

Antioch

City where people were first called Christians.