What did the bishops determine to do?
Answer
"This theocratical theory was already the prevailing one in the time of Constantine; and . . . the bishops
voluntarily made themselves dependent on him by their disputes, and by their determination to make use of
the power of the state for the furtherance of their aims."-Id., page 132.
NOTE-The "theocratical theory" was that of a government administered by God through the
church, particularly through the church bishops.
What contrast is drawn in the Scriptures between the Creator and false gods?
To what length will this effort to enforce the worship of the image of the beast be carried?
2. What sign had been foretold by the prophet Isaiah by which Christ, at His first advent, might be known as the Messiah?
Until what time were the saints to he persecuted under the Roman power?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
When are the righteous to be recompensed?
Who else appeared on this occasion?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle