The Courage to be Christian

What is the time period referred to in the title "The Courage to be Christian"?

• 100-312 A.D.

• 200-400 A.D.

• 50-150 A.D.

• 300-500 A.D.

What was a common expectation among new converts in the first 70 years of the Church?

• Jesus' second coming at any moment

• The end of the world

• A new prophet to emerge

• The fall of the Roman Empire

What was still very real during the first 70 years of the Church?

• Persecutions

• Peace

• Wealth

• Political stability

What was a notable feature of the early Church according to the review of the first 70 years?

• Miracles and conversions were popular

• Decline in religious activities

• Lack of eyewitnesses

• Absence of spiritual experiences

What was the atmosphere like in the new Church during the first 70 years?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Fear

• Boredom

Who were the Apostolic Fathers?

• Leaders directly taught by the Apostles

• The original Apostles

• Followers of the Apostles' followers

• Roman emperors

What was the role of the Apostolic Fathers?

• To spread the good news and grow the Church

• To write the Bible

• To lead the Roman Empire

• To establish new governments

What was a significant change in the Christian community between 100-312 AD?

• Apostles and eyewitnesses were still alive

• The belief that Jesus would return any day was common

• Apostles and eyewitnesses were no longer alive

• Persecutions had ended

Who began the persecutions that continued during 100-312 AD?

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Hadrian

What was the nature of persecutions mentioned in the text?

• Political

• Religious

• Cultural

• Economic