The early church — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 51 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

Describe the growth of the early church from Pentecost (Acts 2) through the work of the apostles in Jerusalem

Identify the challenges faced by the early church (persecution, false teaching, racial prejudice, poverty) and how they were overcome

Describe the characteristics of the early church (teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer) and apply them to the modern church

The early church

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Identify three key practices of the early church that contributed to its growth. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 3 marks

Teaching of the apostles to instil faith and understanding (1 mk)

Regular fellowship among believers to build community (1 mk)

Breaking of bread as a means of unity and remembrance of Christ (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State four ways in which the early church dealt with issues of false teaching. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

Formed councils to discuss and resolve doctrinal issues (1 mk)

Wrote letters to clarify correct teachings (e.g., Pauline Epistles) (1 mk)

Emphasised the importance of apostolic authority (1 mk)

Promoted regular teaching and preaching to reinforce sound doctrine (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

State four responses of the apostles to the challenges faced by the early church in Jerusalem. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

They devoted themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word (1 mk)

They appointed deacons to help with distribution of food (1 mk)

They boldly preached the gospel despite persecution (1 mk)

They encouraged unity and fellowship among believers (1 mk)

List three key events that occurred during the Pentecost as described in the book of Acts. (3 marks)

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