FIRST YEAR

1 - Utangulizi & Kanisa la Mitume:
utafiti wa Maswali

1. Je, ni neno la Kiyunani kwa "kanisa" na nini maana?

2. Lini kanisa lilianza?

3. Wakati na mahali ambapo ilikuwa neno "Mkristo" ya kwanza kutumika?

4. Kutoa sababu kwa nini tunapaswa kujifunza historia ya kanisa?

5. Orodhesha vipindi saba wa Historia ya Kanisa na kanisa lao sambamba ya Asia kutoka Ufunuo 2 & 3.

6. Ambayo ya makanisa saba ilivyoelezwa katika kitabu cha ufunuo sambamba naKipindi cha Kitume? na nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

7.  Ni nini athari tatu wa Roho Mtakatifu juu ya kanisa?

8. Nini mbio walikuwa wanachama wa awali wa kanisa?

9. Nini ilikuwa tatizo la kanisa la Mitume?

10. Nani alikuwa mchungaji wa Kanisa la Yerusalemu?

11. Kuandika na kukariri Danieli 2:21 neno kwa neno.

1 - Utangulizi & Kanisa la Mitume:
Mtihani

1. Je, ni neno la Kiyunani kwa "kanisa" na nini maana?

2. Wakati na mahali ambapo ilikuwa neno "Mkristo" ya kwanza kutumika?

3. Kutoa sababu kwa nini tunapaswa kujifunza historia ya kanisa?

4. Ambayo ya makanisa saba ilivyoelezwa katika kitabu cha ufunuo sambamba naKipindi cha Kitume? na nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

5. Nini mbio walikuwa wanachama wa awali wa kanisa?

6. Nini ilikuwa tatizo la kanisa la Mitume?

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7. Nani alikuwa mchungaji wa Kanisa la Yerusalemu?

8. Kuandika na kukariri Danieli 2:21 neno kwa neno.
   

2 - Kanisa la Mateso & Kanisa kifalme:
kujifunza Maswali

1. Ambayo ya makanisa saba ilivyoelezwa katika kitabu cha ufunuo sambamba naKanisa la Mateso, na ni nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

2. Nini ilikuwa Hati wa Konstantino?

3. Ngapi tofauti nyakati za mateso makali gani kanisa kuteseka katika kipindi hiki?

4. Orodhesha viongozi wanne wa Kanisa la Mateso.

5. Ambayo mbili ya viongozi hao walivyofundishwa na Yohana Mtume?

6. Ni nini maana ya neno "kanuni"? (Kama inahusiana na Biblia)

7. Vipi ulikuwa Kanisa la Mateso kujitakasa?

8. Ambayo ya makanisa saba ilivyoelezwa katika kitabu cha ufunuo yanahusiana naKanisa kifalme, na ni nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

9. Utafanya ishara gani Konstantino ikidhaniwa kuona angani?

10. Ambaye alikuwa papa wa kwanza wa kihistoria?

11. Kutoa maandiko kuonyesha jina: "malkia wa mbinguni" alikuwa katika matumizi ya muda mrefu kabla ya kutumika katika kumbukumbu ya Maria.

12. Ambao lilijulikana kama "kinywa ya dhahabu" kwa sababu ya ufasaha wa maneno?

13. Kuelezea kuunganisha ya Ukristo na upagani wakati wa Kanisa kifalme.

2 - Kanisa la Mateso & Kanisa la Kifalme:
Mtihani

1. Yapi ni makanisa saba yaliyotajwa katika kitabu cha Ufunuo sambamba na  Kanisa la Mateso, na nini maana ya jina la kanisa hili?

2. Nini ilikuwa Hati ya Konstantino?

3. Orodhesha viongozi wanne wa Kanisa la Mateso.

4. Taja majina ya viongozi wawili walio fundishwa na Mtume Yohana?

5. Kanisa la mateso lilijitakasa kwa njia gani?

6. Yapi ni makanisa saba yaliyotajwa katika kitabu cha Ufunuo sambamba naKanisa la Kifalme, na nini maana ya jina la kanisa hili?

7. Nani alikuwa papa wa kwanza wa kihistoria?

8. Elezea kuunganishwa kwa Ukristo na upagani wakati wa kipindi cha Kanisa la Kifalme. 3– Medieval Church & Reformed Church:
   Study Questions

1. Kutokana na makanisa saba yaliyo elezwa katika kitabu cha Ufunuo nini inayo husiana na kipindi cha Kanisa la Zama zakati, na nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

2. Kulingana na Ufunuo 2:20 ninani ambaye aliyedanganywa na Yezebeli?

3. Kwa nini kipindi hiki huitwa zama za giza?

4. Nini ilaongozwa Ulaya katika kipindi hiki?

5. Elezea muhtasari eleza kidini.

6. Kwa nini Yohana Wykliffe alijulikana kama Nyota ya Asubuhi ya Matengenezo?

7. Kutokana na makanisa saba yaliyo elezwa katika kitabu cha Ufunuo nini inayo husiana na kipindi Kanisa lililotengenezwa , na nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

8. Wale walio pinga kanisa la Romani Katholiki walipewa jina gani?

9. Nani anahesabiwa kuwa baba wa Matengenezo?

10. Waporostanti wa Ufaransa waliotwanani ?

11. Nani waliokuwa Watawanyishi?

12. Nani waliokuwa Watakasaji ?  

1. THE REFORMED CHURCH:
   Quiz

1. Which of the seven churches described in the book of Revelation correspond to the Reformed Church period, and what is the meaning of this church name?

Sardis means remnant

2. What did God do to end the dark ages?

The light of the Gospel  drove back the darkness of Romanism.  God turned on the light of the Word to end the dark ages.

3. What name was given to those who protested the Roman Catholic Church?

Protestants

4. Who is considered to be the father of the Reformation?

Martin Luther

5. What event helped to spark the light of the Reformation?

Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the oaken door of the Wittenberg Cathedral

on Oct. 31, 1517.

6. What were the Protestants in France called?

The Protestants in France were called Huguenots.

7. What provided fertile ground for the Reformation in England?

The Wycliffe Bible spread throughout the land. The Light of The Word in the hands of the people provided fertile ground for the Reformation in England.

8. Who were the Separatists?

Separatists were those who wanted to separate from the Church of England.

9. Who were the Puritans?

Puritans were those who wanted to purify the Church of England.

10. Who led the Reformation in Scotland?

John Knox led the Reformation in Scotland.

4 – Modern Church & Laodecian Church:
Study Questions

1. Kipi ya Makanisa saba ilivyoelezwa katika kitabu cha ufunuo sambamba nakipindi cha kisasa Kanisa? Ni nini maana ya jina hili kanisa?

2. Eleza muhtasari kisasa Kanisa kipindi hicho.

3. Viongozi wa Mwamko Pili Kuu?

4. Aliyeitwa mwokozi njia ya Afrika?

5. Ambao walikuwa wahubiri wa uamsho hema miaka ya 1950?

6. Je, neno Laodikia maana gani?

7. Nini Yesu angeweza mate kanisa hili nje ya kinywa chake?

8. Jinsi gani Yesu kuelezea kipindi hiki cha kanisa la Ufunuo 3:17?

9. Katika kile uongo Kanisa lilikuwa harakati ukarismatiki kuanza?

10. Ni aina gani ya injili ina badala Injili ya Yesu Kristo katika mengi ya makanisa yetu ya kisasa?

2. THE LAODICEAN CHURCH:
   Quiz

1. What does the word Laodicea mean?

Laodicea means rule by the people

2. Why did Jesus say He would spue this church out of His mouth?

Because they were lukewarm.

3. How did Jesus describe this church period in Rev 3:17?

 Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.

4. Briefly describe the phrase: New Evangelicals.

This phrase describes those who were promoting a new modern religion of compromise.

5. What evidence reveals that Billy Graham promoted a new wave of liberalism?

He demanded that liberals sponsor crusades alongside the fundamentalists. He started what was called the inclusive policy, which was to include the world rather than to separate from the world.  He brought in worldly entertainers to sing gospel songs at the crusades.  There was a close association with Catholics in the Crusades.  He refers to those in Romanism as our Catholic brothers.

(A brief summary of some of these facts are acceptable.)

6. In what false church did the charismatic movement begin?

The Roman Catholic Church.

7. What type of gospel has replaced the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many of our modern churches?

The gospel of prosperity has replaced the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many of our modern churches.

8. Give an example of a false doctrine fad that has swept through the Laodicean church.

The emphasis is on wealth and monetary gain.  Blab it and grab it and name it and claim it.  One example is the Jabez prayer.  (Answers may vary)

9. How did Jesus say this church described itself? (Rev. 3:17)

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing;

10. Briefly describe the Laodicean church period?

The church is in a lukewarm condition. Much of the church is asleep.

There is much worldliness and compromise in the churches today.

Major Assignments Descriptions

ONE: Written & Oral Report on any of the Early Apostles

• LIMITS: 3-6 minutes; 300-600 words
• Each student will do one.
• Choices will be limited to any of the original 12 disciples & the Apostle Paul.
• Report should include details about:
  • Personality/Character
  • Birth & death
  • Accomplishments

TWO: Written & Oral Report on Christian Persecution

• LIMITS: 3-6 minutes; 400-700 words
• Each student will do one.
• Use at least one example from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
• You may use more recent examples, as well.
• Expound on the effect of persecution on the church.
• Answer the question: “How should a Christian respond to persecution?”

THREE: Read a Biographical Book and Write a Book Report

• LIMITS: 3-6 minutes; 300-600 words
• Each student will do one.
• The book must be at least 110 pages in length.

FOUR: Written & Oral Report on a Positive Contemporary Influence

• LIMITS: 3-6 minutes; 300-600 words
• Each student will do one.
• Much attention is given to negative influences in this church age. The subject of this report is a discovery and presentation of some POSITIVE influences in this age.

Final Exam

1. What is the Greek word for “church” and what does it mean?

the Greek word for church is Ekklesia which means those called together or those called out.

2. Who is the head of the church? Give Scripture reference.

Jesus Christ is the head of the church.

3. Can you be saved and not part of the body of Christ? Explain your answer.

Yes. WE are saved by the blood of Jesus, but we must be baptized by the Holy Ghost into the body of Christ.

4. When did the church begin?

On the day of Pentecost.

5. When and where was the term “Christian” first used?

The term Christian was first used in Antioch around AD 40.

12. List the corresponding church of Asia from Revelations chapters 2 & 3 with the seven periods of Church History and a simple definition of their names.

6. THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH – Ephesus
7. THE PERSECUTED CHURCH – Smyrna
8. THE IMPERIAL CHURCH – Pergamos
9. THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH – Thyatira
10. THE REFORMED CHURCH – Sardis
11. THE MODERN CHURCH – Philadelphia
12. THE LAODICEAN CHURCH - Laodicea

13-15. What were the three effects of the Holy Spirit upon the church?

13. Illuminating – The Holy Spirit illuminated their minds to understand what they were not able to understand before.
14. Empowering – The Holy Spirit empowered them to preach and to work miracles.
15. Abiding – The Abiding presence of the Holy Spirit was with them.  (Simplified)

16-18. What were the basic doctrines of the Apostolic Church? (Give 3)

16. Jesus was the Messiah – Acts 2:36
17. The Resurrection of Christ – Acts 2:30-32
18. The Return of Christ – Acts 1:9-11, I Thess. 4:15-17

(Scripture not required for answer to be correct)

19. What was the defect of the Apostolic Church?

 They lacked missionary vision.

20. Who was the first Christian martyr?

Stephen was the first Christian martyr.

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21. Who was the pastor of the Jerusalem Church?

James was the Pastor of the Jerusalem Church. (The brother of  the Lord )

22. What was the Edict of Constantine?

The Edict of Constantine was an official decree that ended the killing of Christians in the Roman empire.

23-26. List at least four of seven causes of Imperial Persecution.

23. Heathen worship was hospitable to new gods while Christianity was exclusive to the worship of the One True God.
24. Idol worship was interwoven with life.
25.  Emperor worship – Christians would not worship the Emperor.

Judaism had been an allowed religion in the Roman Empire.

Secret meetings of the Christians (aroused suspicion)

Equality in the church (went against Roman society)

26.  Business interests were threatened by Christianity

27. How many different times of intense persecution did the church suffer during this period ? There were ten periods of intense persecution.

28. What is the earliest date that we can place the formation of the New Testament Canon?

AD 300

29. How was this Church period purified?

They were purified through persecution.

30. What did persecution do to the Church?

Persecution caused the Church to spread  the Gospel throughout the known world.

31. Why is this Medieval Church period called the dark ages?

The light of God's Word was taken from the people.

32. Who dominated Europe during this period?

The Roman Catholic Church dominated Europe.

33. Why is John Wycliffe referred to as the Morning Star of the Reformation?

Wycliffe’s preaching and Bible translation prepared the way for The Reformation.

34. What did God do to end the dark ages?

The light of the Gospel  drove back the darkness of Romanism.  God turned on the light of the Word to end the dark ages.

35. What name was given to those who protested the Roman Catholic Church?

Protestants

36. Who is considered to be the father of the Reformation?

Martin Luther

37. What event helped to spark the light of the Reformation?

Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the oaken door of the Wittenberg Cathedral on Oct. 31, 1517.

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38. What provided fertile ground for the Reformation in England?

The Wycliffe Bible spread throughout the land. The Light of The Word in the hands of the people provided fertile ground for the Reformation in England.

39. Who led the Reformation in Scotland?

John Knox led the Reformation in Scotland.

40. What was The Great Awakening?

The Great Awakening was a mighty revival in both England and America in the early 1700”s.

41. How did doctrinal beliefs hinder the evangelizing of heathen nations?

The Calvinist doctrine of the predestination of the elect was the common belief of the church during this period.  Heathen nations were believed to be predestined to be dammed with no hope of Salvation.   It was because of the adherence to this false doctrine that it was thought to be unnecessary to travel to heathen nations since they couldn’t be saved

42. Who was William Carey? (2-5 details concerning William Carey)

William Carey is the father of the modern missionary movement. He formed the first missionary society.  He was the first modern missionary that went to a foreign country for the purpose of evangelizing a heathen nation.  He was the first missionary to India.

43. Who was called the pathfinder of Africa?

David Livingstone

44. Briefly describe the Azusa Street revival.

 It was a mighty outpouring of the Holy Ghost in Los Angeles California at the turn of the century.  God was restoring Pentecost to the Church.

45. What does the word Laodicea mean?

Laodicea means rule by the people

46. How did Jesus describe the Laodicean church period in Rev 3:17?

 Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.

47. Briefly describe the phrase: New Evangelicals.

This phrase describes those who were promoting a new modern religion of compromise. brief summary of some of these facts are acceptable.)

48. In what false church did the charismatic movement begin?

The Roman Catholic Church.

49. What type of gospel has replaced the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many of our modern churches?

The gospel of prosperity has replaced the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many of our modern churches.

50. Give an example of a false doctrine fad that has swept through the Laodicean church.

The emphasis is on wealth and monetary gain.  Blab it and grab it and name it and claim it.  One example is the Jabez prayer.  (Answers may vary)