Apostles and Martyrs

Group 1Report Presentation

Accountancy 2D
Mrs. Mercedita S. Tabuclin

Opening Prayer
I surrender - Hillsong

Apostles
The

primary disciples of Jesus of

Nazareth.

derived from Greek word ap-os-tol-os

means messenger or
ambassador
Prefix word apo from
Root word stello I depart

Apostles

suffer during and after the crucifixion

The fire of missionary spirit was lift

up.

The heart of every apostles was

consumed by irresistible calling to be,
to send, to preach, to heal and to
baptize in the name of Jesus, their
Lord and Messiah.

Apostles

Peters speech in the Acts of Apostles

made a transform in Christian faith
certainty.

baptism and breaking of bread

essential events of Christians

converts, groups and communities

were the prize of the Apostles hard
work.

Factors For the Early

Expansion of Christianity

Roman Empire
Middle Age
Dominated Palestine at that time
Christianity and its church
Communication Roman outposts
Transportation messengers
Infrastructures
Rule of law

Diaspora Jews
Apostles, who were primarily Jews
receive Hospitality and
accommodation

Decay of Paganism
grown tired and cynical of the
pantheon of gods and goddesses.
immorality and vice had become
part of the many religious rites
desire for goodness and virtue

Martyr
meaning

witness

somebody

who
suffers
persecution and death rather than
renounce his/her religion

becoming

a symbol of
leadership and heroism

good

 The act of worshipping a

crucified person was a hate before
God, equal to idolatry and
blasphemy.

Stephen
the first Christian martyr
stoned to death due to his refusal to
denounce his faith in Jesus

From Saul to Paul: A Story of

Conversion and Greatness
Saul once persecute the Christians and
had no idea that the risen Christ had
prepared the greatest transformation of
his life.
Saul become blind helped by a Christian
called Ananias
Proclaimed faith in Jesus as the son of
God
Threaten by Jews
Earned the title of being the Apotlesto

Roman Emperors and

Persecution of the Christians
Nero : initiated the widespread, brutal
persecutions of Christians
Emperor Trajan : set his royal decree
on how to deal with the Christians
Septimus Severus : he forbade
conversion to Christianity and
considered baptism as a criminal act
Roman Emperor Decius: directed all
citizens of the empire must worship
the Roman Gods

Valerian: ordering the close and

confiscation of Christian Churches,
and by exiling and killing the bishops
Galienus(son of Valerian): returned
confiscated Church property
Diocletian: added the confiscation of
Christian writings as well as Church
buildings

Conclusion
To be a Christian was a decision of life
and death
The blood of the martyrs is the seed
of Christians

Closing Prayer
How Great is Our God - Hillsong