Apostolic era

- Pentecost
- conversion of Saul
- martyrdom of Stephen

- A period of about 70 years, from the crucifixion of Jesus to the death of the last apostle, John
- All apostles were martyred except John
- Main gaol of this period - spread the Good News of Jesus as the savior

- Holy Spirit sent down to the apostles 50 days after the ascension
- Birth of the Church
- Tongues of Fire
- Inspired apostles to go forth and spread the Good News to all people

-Deacon of the Church
-Young man
-First martyr of the Church
-Saul was present

- Road to Damascus
- Saul persecuted Christians
- Became blinded by a great light
- Was healed three days later and converted to Christianity
- Paul is considered the apostle to the Gentiles

- Apostle to the Gentiles
- Paul is credited with writing seven epistles to early Christian communities
- Traversed over 6,000 miles

- c. 48 AD
- First ecumenical council
- Established that Christians do not have to follow Jewish law, customs, and traditions

-Peter was the rock of the Church (Cephas means "rock")
- First leader of the Church / Bishop of Rome / Pope

- Crucified upside down
- Remains believed to be in the Vatican