Uploaded: 23 Jun 2015 (11 years ago) · Shared: 14 Dec 2017
Duration: 2:14
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Explore the complex early history of faith and imperial power in this intriguing Beyond Today episode focusing on Emperor Constantine the Great. While widely credited with transforming Christianity into the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, historical records reveal a far more nuanced reality. Did Constantine truly embrace the sacred teachings of the Bible, or did he continue his pagan devotion to the Sun God up until his death?
This video delves deep into church history, examining whether imperial influence genuinely advanced authentic Christian doctrine or introduced compromised traditions that diverged from foundational scriptural truths. Understanding these pivotal moments offers valuable insights for viewers interested in religious studies, church heritage, and spiritual reminders. Watch this thought-provoking analysis to discover how politics and belief intersected during a defining era, shaping the historical trajectory of mainstream Christian worship.
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Who are Beyond Today?Beyond Today is a free religious magazine published bi-monthly by the United Church of God (UCG). Subscriptions and printing costs are covered by tithed donations from UCG's members and employees. Subject matter includes Christian living, Bible prophecy, warnings to the English-speaking world, social issues, defense of creationism against evolution, world news, and prophecy,
Who was Constantine?Constantine the Great (27 February 272 AD-22 May 337 AD) was a Roman Emperor who ruled between 306 and 337 AD. Born on the territory now known as Nis, located in Serbia, he was the son of Flavius Valerius Constantius, a Roman Army officer of Illyrian origins. His mother Helena was Greek. His father became Caesar, the deputy emperor in the west, in 293 AD. Constantine was sent east, where he rose through the ranks to become a military tribune under Emperors Diocletian and Galerius. Constantine was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. Although he lived most of his life as a pagan, he joined the Christian faith on his deathbed, being baptised by Eusebius of Nicomedia. He played an influential role in the proclamation of the Edict of Milan in 313, which declared religious tolerance for Christianity in the Roman empire. He called the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD that produced the statement of Christian belief known as the Nicene Creed.
What is Sun God?A solar deity (also sun god or sun goddess) is a sky deity. The diety represents the Sun, or an aspect of it, usually by its perceived power and strength. Solar deities and sun worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The Sun is sometimes referred to by its Latin name Sol or by its Greek name Helios.
Who is GOD?In monotheism and henotheism, God is conceived as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), omnibenevolence (perfect goodness), divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe In deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God In pantheism, God is the universe itself In atheism, God is purported not to exist, while deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism.
