First, Constantine didn’t make Christianity the religion of state - that was Theodosius nearly 100 years later; He removed the consequences for being Christian; Now, many bishops were already in positions of power because they stepped in to the governing and administrative positions as the nobility fled.
Also, one of your questions asks “what was the ONE main benefit” but then you have the answer be “all of the above”…that seems misleading…
Although Theodosius made the church a state religion, Constantine’s Christian era lack a pious pursue of the Word of God. Instead, it was more of a military cause, legal sponsorships and relics, which no doubt could easily result in a state religion around 50-60 years later, when defense of faith began to fall behind.
Nonetheless, this is not to discredit Constantine’s effort in his Edict of Milan. Which allowed many Christians came out of hiding. A Brave move by a Christian king.
It is good to support Christianity, but it is better to hear God’s word and do them.
Your questions are misleading at the end:
First, Constantine didn’t make Christianity the religion of state - that was Theodosius nearly 100 years later; He removed the consequences for being Christian; Now, many bishops were already in positions of power because they stepped in to the governing and administrative positions as the nobility fled.
Also, one of your questions asks “what was the ONE main benefit” but then you have the answer be “all of the above”…that seems misleading…
Justin West | Oct 4, 2007 | Reply
Although Theodosius made the church a state religion, Constantine’s Christian era lack a pious pursue of the Word of God. Instead, it was more of a military cause, legal sponsorships and relics, which no doubt could easily result in a state religion around 50-60 years later, when defense of faith began to fall behind.
Nonetheless, this is not to discredit Constantine’s effort in his Edict of Milan. Which allowed many Christians came out of hiding. A Brave move by a Christian king.
It is good to support Christianity, but it is better to hear God’s word and do them.
Timothy Law | Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
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