“But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

“What’s The Point? Baptism”

Advertisements

EMPEROR OF THE DAY: Constantine Reign: AD Achievements: - Reunified the Roman empire - styled himself after the “five good emperors” of the 100.

Looking Four Ways at the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:26-29.

“In this sign conquer: Constantine and the Church”

Christmas Layman. In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named.

Our Debt Romans 1:14 – We Are Indebted To God Romans 1:14 Acts 9:5 – 6, 18; 22:16 John 3:16 – 17.

Focus 1.Discuss Diocletian’s reforms. 2.What does the Eastern Roman Empire become?

The Architecture of Christian Rome. In July 285, the Emperor Diocletian declared Maximal, a colleague from Illyricum (Serbia), his co-emperor. Each emperor.

The Roman Empire and Religion Terms to Tackle : Christianity Jesus of Nazareth Messiah Crucifixion Resurrection Apostles Paul of Tarsus Constantine Are.

Rise of Christianity. I. Jesus was the founder of Christianity that was born about 6-4 B.C. in the town of Bethlehem CHRISTMAS!

Two Portraits of Constantine 1.Constantine according to Eusebius. 2.Constantine according to Zosimus.

Messages From John: It’s Not About Me John 3:22 – 30.

Part 3: Empire of the Son. Under Constantine, Christianity was freed from persecution and the sect once branded a motley collection of atheists, traitors.

Isaiah 6:1 – 8.

What’s Right With The Church: Jesus’ Plan Of Salvation Romans 6:12 – 18 Acts 2:37; 16:30.

What’s Right With The Church: Our Leadership Acts 6:1 – 7.

The Rise of Christianity. Early Empire Includes Diverse Religions Roman empire was culturally diverse Rome tolerated varied religious beliefs as long.

“One Day!” Philippians 2:5 – 11.

The Decline of the Roman Empire. Crisis of the Third Century Close to 30 different emperors between 235 AD and 285 AD, some ruling for as little as a.

The Rise of Christianity Christ, the Church, and the Victory of Monotheism in the Roman Empire, c. A.D

The GOLDEN AGE of the Catholic Church

I. Life of Jesus -Jesus was born in Bethlehem to Mary & Joseph -Roman king Herod forced families to return to their birthplaces to pay taxes -Jews had.

Age of the Christian Roman Empire I How Keanu Reeves changed the church forever OK, Maybe Not.

The Influence of Constantine Key source: F. W. Mattox, The Eternal Kingdom: A History of the Church of Christ, Delight, Arkansas: Gospel Light Publishing.

PAUL - MISSIONARY DIOCLETIAN - EMPEROR CONSTANTINE - EMPEROR Rome and the Rise of Christianity.

10 Dates in Church History 313 AD: The Edict of Milan.

Chapter 7 Section 5 Terms Rabbis Martyrs Bishops Patriarchs Pope.

Diocletian to Constantine to Justinian

Constantine Consolidates the Roman Empire Western Empire Eastern Empire Diocletian ( ) Galerius ( ) Licinius ( ) Maximinus ( )

Chapter 5, Section 4 The Development of Christianity.

The Trinity: Unpacking the Nicene Creed

Messages From John: God’s Answer For An Empty Life John 4:1 – 42.

The Compromised Church 313 – 538 A.D.

The Life and Legacy of Emperor Constantine By Kevin Salcedo.

Chapter 11 Drill. He believed that the Roman Empire had grown too large and too complex for one ruler. He divided the empire into the Greek-speaking East.

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number.

Late Roman Empire. Pax Romana –“Roman Peace” 27BC to 180AD –Roman Empire in its prime. Series of good emperors. –Characterized by the Romanization of.

History of Christianity Why Study Christian History?

Eusebius’s perspective on why persecution began:

The Creed: part I Trinitarian Theology and Christology © All rights reserved Dr. George P. Bithos.

Do you love God? God has shown us love through His actions. God showed us love by sending Jesus. – 1 John 4:9-10, 19 – John 3:16 – John 15:13.

Diocletian.  Diocletian was born into a poor family in Spalatum and was originally called Diocles.  His father was thought to have been a slave before.

Lecture 6 Constantine the Great

What’s Right With The Church: Our Worship John 4:19 – 24.

MS. MORAN SWBAT: ROME IS DIVIDED AND BECOMES CHRISTIAN.

Constantine the Great and Toleration. Constantine and Toleration Constantine the Great, Capitoline Museum, Rome Constantine I (ca ) Constantine.

The Growth of Christendom Councils, Cultures and Conflicts.

“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” ~ Matthew 16:16-18, NRSV.

Sanctify - “separated for a holy purpose” Holiness is…

The New Commandment John 13:31 – 35.

Palestine A Roman province on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Palestine.

Constantine the Great and Christianity. Christians and Jews faced many hardships for not worshipping Roman gods and goddesses. One example was in 64 A.D.

Roman Religion. Early Roman Religion Based on the Greek polytheistic religion Influential today because symbols and images are used in literature, art,

BY: Jerad Wilson, Justin DeVice.

The Roman Legacy Week 1, Lecture 2. Questions What was the relationship between the Eastern and Western Roman Empire? What did the decline/fall of the.

Christianity. Symbol of Christianity Rise of Christianity Jesus of Nazereth was a Jewish prophet that traveled throughout Judea, preaching what would.

od/symbolspictures/ig/Christian-Symbols-Glossary/Chi-

Dorothy McGee. Life  Born: February 27, 272 CE in Naissus, (now Serbia).  Constantine grew up during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. He received an.

Is Heaven Our Destination?. Have We Obeyed the Gospel? Must do our Father’s will –Matthew 7:21-23 God is calling us to Him –John 6:44-45 –2 Thessalonians.

Section 4.  Romans looked for spiritual fulfillment  Allowed to worship other religions as long as you acknowledged the Roman gods.

Constantine 2000 B.C B.C B.C. 500 B.C. B.C. A.D. 500 A.D.

Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity

EMPERORS OF ROME

The Journey of The Church Continues

Development of Christianity

Christianity in the Roman Empire

The Story Of Us. The Story Of Us “If it were desired to reduce a man to nothing – to punish him atrociously, to crush him in such a manner that the.

Lecture 13: Constantine the Great

Late Roman Empire.

Presentation transcript:

“But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first.” ~ Revelation 2:4-5, NASB

AD The Great Persecution begins under Diocletian Diocletian and Maximian abdicate. Constantius, Galerius named Augustus; Severus and Maximinus as Caesar Constantius dies; Constantine hailed as Augustus Licinius becomes Augustus in the East Galerius issues Edict of Toleration, relieving persecution of Christians in some areas Constantine defeats Maxentius at Milvian Bridge; converts to Christianity.

AD Constantine and Licinius meet at Milan and proclaim universal toleration of Christians Council of Arles Licinius defeated at Chrysopolis; Constantine becomes sole emperor Council of Nicaea. 326 – Constantine has wife, illegitimate son, Crishus, and nephew murdered Constantinople dedicated Constantine is baptized, dies and is declared a god.

“But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a gospel contrary to what we proclaimed to you, let that one be accursed!” ~ Galatians 1:8, NRSV

“If it were desired to reduce a man to nothing – to punish him atrociously, to crush him in such a manner that the most hardened murderer would tremble before such punishment – it would be necessary only to give his work a character of complete uselessness.” ~ Fyodor Dostoevski

Four Shifts from Husband to Lover…

PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion.PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion. ~ Matthew 6:24 ~

Four Shifts from Husband to Lover… PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion.PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion. ~ Matthew 6:24 ~ PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword.PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword. ~ John 18:36 ~

Four Shifts from Husband to Lover… PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion.PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion. ~ Matthew 6:24 ~ PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword.PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword. ~ John 18:36 ~ LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled.LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled. ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ~

Four Shifts from Husband to Lover… PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion.PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion. ~ Matthew 6:24 ~ PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword.PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword. ~ John 18:36 ~ LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled.LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled. ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ~ MINISTRY: From witnessing to the world to watching a holy man performing a holy ritual in a holy building.MINISTRY: From witnessing to the world to watching a holy man performing a holy ritual in a holy building. ~ Acts 1:7-8 ~