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Jun 15, 2009 · In John 1:1, 14, we see that the eternal Son of God (the Word) was called “God,” and at the moment of His miraculous conception, He took on full humanity —including a body of material flesh. Repeatedly in the New Testament, Jesus is declared both man and God (see John 1:1, 14; Romans 1:3; Galatians 4:4; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:6-8 ...
Writing to Christians, Constantine made clear that he believed that he owed his successes to the protection of the High God alone. Vision of Apollo Jugate gold multiple issued by Constantine at Ticinum in 313, showing the emperor and the god Sol, with Sol also depicted in his quadriga on Constantine's shield.
Jan 4, 2022 · Constantine was a Roman Emperor who lived from 274 to 337 A.D. He is most famous for becoming the single ruler of the Roman Empire (after deceiving and defeating Licinius, his brother-in-law) and supposedly converting to Christianity. It is debated whether or not Constantine was actually a believer (according to his confessions and ...
May 10, 2021 · Constantine expanded the ideas of Aurelian, in that he could now enforce "One God, One Emperor, One Church". During the persecution against Christians under Diocletian (302-306 CE), in addition to arrests, the emperor had ordered Christian clergy to hand over their sacred texts.
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Nov 9, 2018 · Print. The Council of Nicaea (also known as the First Council of Nicaea) was the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church. This council, which was convened in 325 AD, was assembled by the Roman Emperor Constantine. About 300 bishops from across the Roman Empire met in Nicaea to discuss theological issues, particularly the teachings of ...
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Nov 15, 2023 · Early Life. Constantine was born in around 280 AD, the son of Flavius Valerius Constantius, and Helena, the daughter of the innkeeper at a Roman army camp. His father was a Roman army officer, and he was eventually elevated to the rank of caesar. At first, Constantine worshipped the pagan gods of Rome.
Feb 6, 2024 · Throughout his life, Constantine ascribed his success to his conversion to Christianity and the support of the Christian God. The triumphal arch erected in his honour at Rome after the defeat of Maxentius ascribed the victory to the “inspiration of the Divinity” as well as to Constantine’s own genius.