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Details Title: Test 1 Description: World Religions: Christianity Total Flash Cards: 9 Created: 08/21/2007 19:43:38	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Biblical view of religion: Definition A person’s recognition of his relationship to God and the expression of that faith, worship, and conduct. Biblical religion is primarily a matter of the heart and life, which affects your philosophy of life (world view) rather than a ritual. Term What is faith? Definition Relationship with Christ. Term Memory verse: Definition Always be prepared to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this gentleness and respect, keeping clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against you good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. I Peter 3:15-16 Term Why study church HISTORY? Definition 1. To see God’s design, His wisdom and revelation. 2. To give us a unity & brotherhood with past Christians. Term Reasons for Christian persecution: Definition 1. Christians refused to worship the emporer. 2. Christians were charged for being haters of the human race, for refusing to participate in the immoral Roman festivals. Term Effect of Constantine’s conversion: Definition 1. Made Sunday a legal day of rest 2. Gave public money to churches. Term Effect of Constantine’s favor: Definition 1. A blessing that the persecution stopped. 2. Pagans joined the church for impure and unworthy motives. Term Leading Philosophies of Greco-Roman culture: Definition 1. Stoicism – no emotions 2. Epicurianism – man made; life is meant for having pleasure 3. Platonism (Gnosticism) – contempt for the physical world Term Leading Religions of Greco-Roman culture: Definition 1. Polytheism 2. Emperor worship 3. Astrology