Chapter 36

List some beliefs/actions that Christians had separated them from the Romans

*did not not worship Roman gods *did not want wealth or war *did not believe the emporer was a absolute ruler *did not serve in the army

What is a parable and how dos Jesus use them

A parable is a simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson Jesus used them so he could send religious messages so people could understand

Why are there so few historical records from Jesus life

Because Romans only kept records of emporers and Jesus was just a common person

According to the gospels, what did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

Jesus emphasized gods mercy and love

Why did Jesus teachings upset some Romans?

Jesus teachings upset Romans because he taught simplicity and morality and to follow your heart instead of Roman law.

Rome persecuted many Christians how did this persecution help Christianity to spread and grow

People admitted the bravery of Christians who faced death it also offered hope and a sense of purpose to people

According to Jesus what would the kingdom of God be like

People would live according to gods will

What are the gospels and who wrote them?

The goseples are accounts of jesus life and teachings that were written by four of his followers. Matthew,mark, luke, and john

Why was jesus condemned to die on a cross?

he was feared as a threat because they thought that he would lead a revolt against rome

Why is the belief in the jesus resurrection so important to christians?

resurrection convinced people that he was the son of god