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The Seven Centurions of the New Testament? G. Campbell Morgan

As we read we grow familiar with Roman armies, with cohorts, legions, and bands; with captains, centurions, and soldiers. We meet with seven centurions.

Three World Powers with No Room for a Savior? G. Campbell Morgan

The three great world forces when Jesus came were the Roman, the Greek, and the Hebrew.

King Herod: Then and Now? Greg Laurie

Herods by the dozens sit in the pews of many churches today.

An Empire Ready for a Savior? Matthew Henry

Several things may be gathered out of Luke 2:1-7 that reveal to us that it was the proper time for the Savior to come.

Jesus Came at the Perfect Time? J.C. Ryle

It was, indeed, "due time" for God to interpose from heaven and send down an almighty Savior. It was "due time" for Christ to be born.

The Roman Empire: Outward Peace, Inward Unrest? Ray Pritchard

Empire-wide peace couldn't hide the underlying expectation that something was about to happen.

The Census: God's Plan? J. Vernon McGee

The census at Jesus's birth came at the order of a man who wanted to be a god. What he didn't know is that the true God had ordained it long before.

How Religious Were the People in the Roman Empire? the ESV Study Bible

The religions of the Roman Empire reveal much about life during the time of Christ and the world in which early Christians shared the gospel.

How Did the Roman Empire Impact Judea at the Time of Christ? the ESV Study Bible

The Roman Empire held sway during the time of Christ, and though distant, Rome played an important role in Judea.

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