Thursday, June 06, 2013

Empire to Kingdom of God (4)

The power of the church gradually weakened. The Reformation divided the church, and nation states began to emerge. The new churches relied on the state for their protection.

The leaders of the church continued to believe that they could control and shape the state. They relied on the power of the state to advance their cause, but the principalities and powers were still active. Power and control were still in ascendance.

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