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.

In contrast with the pride and self-exaltation exhibited by Satan, what spirit did Christ manifest?
What is the result of faith's being put to the test?
What will God allow to come to those who reject truth?
How did Pilate comply with their request?
What did God purpose to do with the people of that day?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?

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