[BroncosFan]

You've made my point for me. The history of both Rome and Christendom extend beyond Biblical times, correct? Therefore, you cannot provide Biblical citations for such seminal events as Constantine's conversion to Christianity. If things had broken slightly differently and another cult been granted the Emperor's official imprimatur, Mithraism could've dominated the early modern world while Christianity withered to insignificance.

[af_vet_1981]

You've made my point for me. The history of both Rome and Christendom extend beyond Biblical times, correct? Therefore, you cannot provide Biblical citations for such seminal events as Constantine's conversion to Christianity. If things had broken slightly differently and another cult been granted the Emperor's official imprimatur, Mithraism could've dominated the early modern world while Christianity withered to insignificance.

No, your premise is the Roman Empire was a requirement for the success of Christians. That is a secular view that is incongruent with the Bible. The Biblical view is Yeshua's word and the power of the Holy Spirit would enable genuine disciples against any and all odds. You can choose the secular view. Many historians do.