What Is The Christian Pentecost What Happened - 1842 Words

Diego Chavez TH-120-11 Theology Prof. James Crosson February 22nd 2016 For Part One: 1) 1)What is the CHRISTIAN PENTECOST? What happened? To whom? And where? Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit came on the early followers of Jesus. It happened a few weeks after Jesus’ death and resurrection, there were followers of Jesus, but no movement that could be meaningfully called â€Å"the church.† Thus, from an historical point of view, Pentecost is the day on which the church was started. This is also true from a spiritual perspective, since the Spirit brings the church into existence and enlivens it. It became with Three thousand new believers in Pentecost. 2) Who led the new religion in Jerusalem? Who led the new religion outside of†¦show more content†¦How did he become a Christian? What did he do after he converted? What was the name he took after he converted? Saul of Tarsus known as Apostle Paul was not one of the Twelve Apostles but he is considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. He founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe. Paul took advantage of his status as both a Jew and a Roman citizen to minister to both Jewish and Roman audiences. According to The Bible he was called Saul and he was dedicated to the persecution of the early disciples of Jesus in the area of Jerusalem. While, Paul was traveling on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus on a mission to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, the resurrected Jesus appeared to him in a great light. He was struck blind, but after three days his sight was restored by Ananias of Damascus, and Paul began to preach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God. 4) Give four distinct facts about SAUL OF TARSUS (not repeating any of the information in #3). Paul was not physically impressive, nor was he a very good speaker. Paul was educated in Jerusalem under the famous Jewish teacher Gamaliel. Paul participated in the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Paul was the most prominent apostle in the early Church because he was so effective at forming Christian communities. 5) Who were the GOD FEARERS? Be sure to give the complete answer. A God fearer was a member of a