Question

section review questions

1. what is the gospel?
2. name three causes of the early spread of christianity.
3. what group sent missionaries into china by the seventh - century?

★ how did constantines acceptance of christianity affect christians in rome and persia?
★ what did jesus mean when he said, “the kingdom of god is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel” (mark 1:15)?

Explanation:

1. The gospel generally refers to the good - news message in Christianity about Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection.
2. Three causes of the early spread of Christianity could include the simplicity of its message, the dedication of its followers (missionaries), and the social and political context of the Roman Empire (such as peace and infrastructure).
3. Nestorian Christians sent missionaries into China by the seventh century. Constantine's acceptance of Christianity in Rome made it a tolerated and then favored religion, which likely led to increased freedoms and growth for Christians in Rome. In Persia, it may have created a contrast and possibly some tensions or new diplomatic relations. When Jesus said "The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel", He was likely calling for a change in people's hearts and actions, and faith in the message of salvation He was bringing.

Answer:

1. The good - news message about Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection.
2. Simplicity of message, dedication of followers, social - political context of Roman Empire.
3. Nestorian Christians.

How it affected: In Rome, it led to tolerance and growth; in Persia, it may have created contrasts or new relations.
What Jesus meant: A call for a change in heart and action and faith in the salvation message.