Second Test

PERSECUTED CHURCH - TAKE HOME TEST.

 

1. Which events start and end the persecuted church period? (Give the corresponding dates)

 

 

 

2.  Which church in Asia corresponds to this period and what is the meaning of the church name?

 

 

3.  List seven causes of Imperial Persecution with an explanation of each cause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. How many different times of intense persecution did the church suffer during this period, and what scripture prophesies of these persecutions?

 

 

5. What is the last of these persecution called and which Emperor led this attack?

 

 

6. List four leaders of this period, with a brief summary of each one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Who was the successor of James as head of the Jerusalem Church?

 

 

8. What is the meaning of the word "canon"? (In relation to Scripture)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Give an approximate date for the completion of the New Testament canon.

 

 

10. Who were the Gnostics?

 

 

 

 

11. What did persecution do to the church? (Give a complete answer)