The history of the Roman Empire can be divided into three distinct periods, beginning with the time of the Kings (625–510BC). Republican Rome (510–31BC) ended with the assassination of Julius Caesar and the ascension of Augustus (27BC). This marked the period known as Imperial Rome (to AD476).
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Writing in Thirteen Lectures on … the Apocalypse of the events of the sixth seal, which records the eventual triumph of Christianity over paganism as the sole religion of the Roman Empire, Brother Robert Roberts observes that: “This change was one which affected the entire civilized world. Rome wielded universal empire over the civilized races of men, so that what affected Rome affected all the earth, and a change so radical, effected so violently, could not better be represented than by the symbolism of the sixth seal. It was a change that took considerable time to accomplish. It was not the work of one year. It occupied several years”.[1] In the words of one historian: “paganism was dying a slow death”. [2]
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The Apostle Paul tells us, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Gal 6:10). The virtue of doing good to others is a divine principle that is recognised worldwide, even by those who may not understand other biblical truths. For example, the Dalai Lama said, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them”. Mahatma Gandhi taught, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Many Christians and non-Christians would agree with Martin Luther King Jr’s conclusion, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
Concluding the book, this song is a powerful plea to Yahweh to look down from His dwelling place, see their suffering and bring about national renewal and forgiveness. Chapter 3 described the “man that hath seen affliction” and his perspective on the suffering of the nation. In verses 40-41, “the man” encourages the nation to lift their hearts to God and join him in prayer. It seems as if chapter 5 is the outworking of this, as the chorus at the end of the book, perhaps led by the man himself.
Have there ever been times in your life when nothing seems to go right? Work is scarce, money doesn’t seem to go around, and bills keep mounting up!
I guess we can all answer, “sure that happens to all of us at times”. Perhaps it is for a reason.
There was a time in Israel’s history when this was the case and yes, there was a reason for it. It was the time of Haggai.
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In the first four chapters of Acts we have the Spirit’s account of the dramatic growth of the early ecclesia in the face of constant opposition from the religious rulers of the time. The narrative concerning Ananias and Sapphira is set between two incidents: the generosity of the ecclesia in…
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Many flowering plant species rely on wind or water pollination, but most species must have the help of animals, especially insects, to carry pollen from one flower to another.
Yucca species send out an exclusive night-time chemical invitation to Yucca moths, using their special but limited n…
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This series is an abridged version of the notes for the Australasian Youth Conference to be held in April 2025, God willing. May we all encourage our young people and each other concerning the topic of 1 Timothy.
1 Timothy is Paul’s letter to his son in the faith, likely written in AD55–56 d…
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The deliverance of Zion
v15: “For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head”
The “day of the Lord” is a reference to Armageddon (Isa 34:1-8; Rev 16:14-16).
Note the princip…
Questions
Who did Barak insist on accompanying him as a condition of him going to battle against Sisera?
Who slew Sisera with a tent nail/peg through his temple?
Which prophetess did Josiah enquire of through his servants after hearing the reading of the Book of the Law?
Who led the si…
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