Constantine: When the Church Met Power
What happens to a faith when the most powerful man in the world joins it?
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- Read it3 min
- The world behind the words4 min
- How it drifted5 min
- Honest objections3 min
- Measured against the center2 min
- A keeper1 min
- Reflect2 min
- Practice this week1 min
- Talk it over1 min
- A quiet moment1 min
It's usually told as a victory. The church was hunted for three centuries, then an emperor saw a sign in the sky, ended the persecution and made the faith respectable. Within seventy years it was the official religion of the Roman Empire. Many Christians still speak of that moment as the gospel's triumph, and still hope for leaders who will do it again.
Ending the persecution was a mercy, and it's right to be thankful for it. Before we call the rest a triumph, look at what Jesus said about power. You don't need anyone's permission to measure an emperor against him.
Measured against the center
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