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.

15. When God sent the Ninevites a warning message, how did they show their repentance, and what was the result?
29. What bears witness to the genuineness of the righteousness obtained by faith, apart from the deeds of the law?
What solemn charge was given him concerning his public work?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
Why will many not be prepared for this event?
What change will then take place in both the living and the sleeping saints?
How did Christ speak of the gathering of the Gentiles?

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