Herod persecuted the early church because he was
Opposed to the Apostle's teaching
Impressed by his growing popularly after killing James
Unhappy that the Jewish leaders were not doing enough havoc to the apostles
Asserting the extended powers granted to him by rome
Correct answer is B
Herod's persecution of the early church is described in the Book of Acts in the New Testament. The reason for Herod's persecution is stated in Acts 12:1-4 (RSV):
" About that time Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword; 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. "
Herod's motivation for persecuting the early church was political and driven by a desire to gain favour with the Jewish leaders and the populace. The killing of James pleased the Jews, and Herod hoped to further solidify his popularity by arresting Peter as well.
The experience which totally changed Paul's focus in life was his
Witnessing the martyrdom of Stephen
Determination to wipe out the church
Participation in the council of Jerusalem
Encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
Before his ascension, Jesus commissioned his disciples to go to all nations and
Cast out demons
Heal the sick
Raise the dead
Make disciples of them
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The final trial of Jesus was presided over by
Herod
Caiaphas
The High Priest
Pilate
Correct answer is D
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The arrest of Jesus by his enemies was
An accident of faith
A result of his tough teaching
A fulfilment of the scriptures
A ploy to see his miraculous powers
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.