Key Information
The Sixth World Power of Bible Prophecy – Rome
| Key Verses | Daniel 2:32, 33, 40; 7:7, 23; Revelation 13:1, 2; 17:9, 10 |
| Time | 30 BCE to 1453 CE |
Learning Point
- Rome was a strong, iron-like world power that replaced the Greek empire. Over hundreds of years it grew and changed. Unlike previous empires, its decline was slow, not sudden, and resulted in it breaking apart into two parts, leading to the seventh world power of Bible prophecy.
- Rome was the empire controlling the Jews during the time of Jesus ministry and the work of the first century Christians. It had a big impact on the way that the preaching work could be spread, and many mentions are made to different features of the empire in the Christian Greek Scriptures.
- Overview
- Empire Map
- Empire Progression
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Fun Facts
- The Empire was democratic during the early years, becoming a state ruled by emperor from the time of Julius Caesar.
- Its army was powerful and capable, often putting down rebellions quickly.
- Its destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled Jesus prophecy.
- Several emperors are mentioned in the Christian Greek Scriptures, including Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius.
- Others that affected Bible events include Nero and Domitian.
Past Lessons
| 14 | April 10, 2024 | (North America) |