What is Neander's conclusion regarding this theory?
Answer
"It was by Augustine, then, that a theory was proposed and founded, which, tempered though it was, in its
practical application, by his own pious, philanthropic spirit, nevertheless contained the germ of that whole
system of spiritual despotism, of intolerance and persecution, which ended in the tribunals of the
Inquisition!' "He did not give precedence to the question, What is right? over the question, What is
expedient? But a theory which overlooks these distinctions leaves room for any despotism which would
make holy ends a pretext for the use of unholy means."-Id., pages 217, 249, 250.
NOTE - It was thus that the union of church and state was formed, out of which was developed
"the beast," or Papacy, of the Apocalypse, which made "war with the saints" and overcame them. A like
course cannot fail to produce like results today. Dr. Philip Schaff, in his work on "Church and State," page
ii, well says: "Secular power has proved a satanic gift to the church, and ecclesiastical power has proved an
engine of tyranny in the hands of the state."
9. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
What did this little horn do to the people of God?
What portion of this period was to reach to Christ, the Messiah, or Anointed One?
Why are they demanded now?
What change is made in Satan's condition at the close of the one thousand years?
What becomes of man's thoughts at death?
Does He afflict to leave the one chastened in despair?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle