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What was Saint Stephen's life?

There is virtually no information recorded about Saint Stephen's life. The only thing we know is that he was chosen as one of the first deacons of the early Church and was martyred soon after.


The Gospels that describe the life and miracles of Jesus were recorded in?

The Gospels that describe the life and miracles of Jesus were recorded in the New Testament of the Bible. There are four canonical Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each Gospel provides a unique perspective on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.


What is the difference between old and new testament of the divine revelation?

The Old Testament contains sacred texts of Judaism, including the Torah, Psalms, and Prophets, while the New Testament contains texts about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian Church. The Old Testament focuses on the covenant between God and the Israelites, while the New Testament emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of that covenant and the establishment of a new covenant for all believers.


What is the First five books in New Testament called?

The first four books of the new testament are commonly called the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). The first four books of the Bible as a whole (beginning with the new testament, are actually part of five books called the Torah, or Law, or "The Books Of Moses", Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers.


Division of New Testament?

The New Testament is divided into five main sections: the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), Acts of the Apostles, Pauline Epistles (letters written by Paul), General Epistles (letters written by other apostles), and Revelation. Each section covers different aspects of Christianity, from the life and teachings of Jesus to the early church's development and teachings.

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What is the book about the life of the first Christian?

Christians were first called Christians in Antioch, that is recorded in the 'Acts of the Apostles' in the New Testament.


What was Saint Stephen's life?

There is virtually no information recorded about Saint Stephen's life. The only thing we know is that he was chosen as one of the first deacons of the early Church and was martyred soon after.


How many times does CHURCH appear in the Old Testament?

As far as I know the church was started by Paul in the new testament. And not in the old testament. At that time in the old testament they had the temple only. And Jesus also never did built a church in his life time.


Which testament chronicles the remarkable life of Jesus and the start of the early church?

New Testament fulfills what was written about Him in the Old Testament.


Where does Christian story originate from?

It originates from true events that happened and were recorded by people of that time. The writings were put into a book called the Bible. The second part of the Bible - The New Testament - is the record of the life of Jesus Christ,His teaching, the start of the Christian Church, the doctrines of the Christian Church and the growth of the Christian Church


Is the Old Testament longer than the New Testament?

Yes. The Old Testament is the Jewish bible and deals with the history of the Jews and God's relationship with them. The New Testament is the story of the life and ministry of Christ and the early Christian Church.


Which event is associated with the first year on the Christian calendar?

The life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The birth of the Church. The books of the New Testament written with the Apostles all dying.


Which holy book is all about the life and work of jesus andd the first christians?

Here it is the new testament in the bible , as it tells of the various experience of the people and the disciples in the early church.


What records the life of Christ and the early Christian church?

The life of Christ and the early Christian church is primarily recorded in the New Testament of the Bible, particularly in the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These texts detail the life, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. Additionally, the Acts of the Apostles documents the formation and spread of the early Christian church following Christ's ascension. Together, these writings provide a foundational account of Christian beliefs and practices.


What role did the Old Testament canon play in shaping the beliefs and practices of the early New Testament church?

The Old Testament canon played a significant role in shaping the beliefs and practices of the early New Testament church. It provided a foundation for understanding the history, laws, and prophecies that were fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. The early church used the Old Testament scriptures to support their teachings, demonstrate the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, and establish the authority of their message. The Old Testament also influenced the early church's ethical teachings and provided examples of faith and obedience to follow.


Did the Old Testament contain the teachings of and the written records of the life of Jesus?

No, the Jewish Cannon of their scriptures (commonly referred to as the "Old Testament") had closed roughly 400 years before Jesus (the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Jeshua, which is used in the Old Testament to refer to the follower of Moses that brought the Jews into Canaan) was born. The followers of Jesus recorded stories of his teachings, life, death, resurrection, and ascension in the books that were ultimately collected into the New Testament. Most Jews reject Jesus as a Messiah (transliterate into Greek as Christ) and the New Testament. The Catholic Church closed the Christian Cannon of the New Testament about 400 years after Jesus died.


Where would you find the Old Testament in the Bible?

The old testament is the first half of the bible. The old testament is before Jesus was born (BC). The new testament is telling about Jesus' life.