Under what authority were its decrees published?

Answer

"The decrees . . . were published under the imperial authority, and thus obtained a political importance."Id., page 133.

For what did Christ, just before His ascension, tell His disciples to wait?
Until what time did the ceremonial law impose the service performed in the worldly sanctuary?
What means will be employed to compel all to receive this mark?
What was already at work in the church in Paul's day?
What did Christ say of the certainty of this prophecy?
When Christ comes, who will come with Him, and what will they do?
Does God willingly afflict the children of men?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle