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.
Is there a limit to the strivings of God's Spirit?
What are children declared to be?
19. In what prophetic language was the varying strength of the ten kingdoms of the divided empire indicated?
After conferring over this matter, what decision was reached by the apostles?
Under whose influence are the nations to be assembled?
What becomes of the living wicked when Christ comes?
In what respect is the reaping of God's people to differ from their sowing?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle