Emphasis Preaching Journal
In the fourth century when...
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In the fourth century when the Roman Empire was crumbling and the foundation of all
they knew seemed to have been swept away, Augustine wrote a book, The City of
God. All human kingdoms, he wrote may pass away. But there is another kingdom
not built with hands that can always be trusted: the city of God. His words became a
lifeline for defeated Christians.
Perhaps Augustine had been reading the book of Revelation. Rome set out to destroy the church. Christians were tortured mercilessly. Many lost their livelihood and their lives.
Perhaps Augustine had been reading the book of Revelation. Rome set out to destroy the church. Christians were tortured mercilessly. Many lost their livelihood and their lives.