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Aside from Christ and the biblical writers, no one man may have exerted more
influence on the Christian Church than Constantine. In fact, his mark remains with us to this day, and it is deeply imbedded in the structure and function of many denominations. Constantine the
Great’s ascension to the throne is a fascinating story full of twists and mystery. Truth be told, it’s almost an implausible story.
Who was Constantine the Great?
The life of Constantine begins with a general named Flavius Constantius III.
History records that while staying at an inn, he asked the innkeeper to provide him with a female companion for a one-night stand; apparently, this was quite common in those days. For reasons unknown to us, the innkeeper commanded his 16-year-old virgin daughter to quench the general’s lusts.
The next morning,
Constantius awoke with a deep sense of guilt and gave
the family his tribunal cape, which had a buckle bearing his initials and rank. He then commanded the innkeeper to keep the girl pure, and if she were to become pregnant as a result of the previous night, to guard the child with his life. Constantius departed, leaving behind a young peasant girl named Helena who, unbeknownst to him, was now
pregnant. Helena gave birth to a boy whom she named Constantine, after his father.
Years later, Constantius was promoted
to governor of Dalmatia—a powerful position in those days. What takes place next is nearly miraculous. Approximately
10 years had passed since Constantius’ thoughtless, selfish act against an innocent girl. Likely, the story would have ended the morning Constantius left the inn, but a twist of events brought
Helena and her son Constantine back to the historical landscape.
Constantine Meets His Father
While playing in the barn one day, nine-year-old Constantine apparently offended a couple of Roman soldiers. As punishment, they began beating the
child. Helena, hearing the commotion and cries of her son, ran to confront the situation. She stopped the abuse by informing the soldiers that they were beating the governor’s son. They, of course, laughed her to shame.
Nevertheless, she insisted, then proved it by showing them the once-tribune now-governor’s cape, which bore his name.
The soldiers, possibly fearing for their own safety, took the news back to Constantius, who embraced the idea of having a son and moved Constantine and Helena to his palace. Because Helena was a peasant, he was not able to marry her, so he chose a lesser form of marriage that the law allowed. This extended to her and her son certain rights—one of which was Constantius’ last name. In a stroke of a pen, Helena and Constantine went from rags to
riches, and the way was paved for
Constantine’s rise to power.
Constantine the Great Rises to Power Constantine the Great would go on to become a powerful leader, eventually
procuring the title of emperor. To realize this, he was forced to defeat Maxentius, who had—through conspiracy—
maneuvered in such manner as to
declare himself the emperor of Rome.
This battle took place outside of the city of Rome around the Milvian Bridge over
the Tiber River. Maxentius had consulted the Sibylline Books, which gave him assurance that he would win the battle.
This news had made its way to
Constantine’s camp. His men, being superstitious, immediately trembled. In order to motivate his men, Constantine likely fabricated the story that he was given a message from the gods that he would be victorious. He told them that he had seen the chi-rho
symbol and was told that this would guarantee a win. He ordered his men to paint the sign on their shields.
Maxentius, believing he would be
victorious, left the protection of the city walls and mounted an attack against Constantine’s forces. Maxentius lost his
life in the battle, and Constantine took all.
Prior to Constantine’s rule, and while he was rising through the ranks, the Romans had become dismayed with the Christian faith; persecution ensued. To the church of Smyrna, God wrote through John, in Revelation 2, that they
would be tried for 10 days. Like
clockwork, for exactly 10 years, horrific atrocities were committed against the Christians.
Was Constantine Converted to
Christianity?
Constantine brought Christian
persecution to an end when he came to power. There is no historical indication that Constantine was converted. In fact, he was not baptized until he was practically on his deathbed. However, his mother Helena was a Christian convert, and it’s most likely that Constantine saw in Christianity....
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Constantine was the object used by the prince of darkness to infiltrate the early church.Since despite the amount of persecution,the Christian church was still growing stronger,using Constantine to declare Rome a Christine empire,paved way for idolatry to gain entrance into the Christian faith.Formerly,while being a Christian in the Roman Empire would get you killed,through Constantine,Christianity became an acceptable norm and unconverted pagans find their way into the Christian fold,Most of the Christians at last consented to lower their standard, and a union was formed between Christianity and paganism. Although the worshipers of idols professed to be converted, and united with the church, they still clung to their idolatry, only changing the objects of their worship to images of Jesus, and even of Mary and the saints. The foul leaven of idolatry, thus brought into the church, continued its baleful work. Unsound doctrines, superstitious rites, and idolatrous ceremonies were incorporated into her faith and worship. As the followers of Christ united with idolaters, the Christian religion became corrupted, and the church lost her purity and power. There were some, however, who were not misled by these delusions. They still maintained their fidelity to the Author of truth and worshiped God alone.

But there is no union between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness, and there can be no union between their followers. When Christians consented to unite with those who were but half converted from paganism, they entered upon a path which led further and further from the truth. Satan exulted that he had succeeded in deceiving so large a number of the followers of Christ. He then brought his power to bear more fully upon these, and inspired them to persecute those who remained true to God. None understood so well how to oppose the true Christian faith as did those who had once been its defenders; and these apostate Christians, uniting with their half-pagan companions, directed their warfare against the most essential features of the doctrines of Christ.

So,for all I know,Constantine was never a Christian.

Constantine invaded the church by peaceful means, sorting out differences and doctrinal arguments. He then injected Roman idolatry into church practice, and quietly converted the now catholic Church into an institution of roman royal heritage and spiritism that it currently is.

Seun, Lalasticlala, mynd44, Tonye Barcanista, please help Christians to know who Constantine really was.
Thanks...

mathmatica:
Constantine was the object used by the prince of darkness to infiltrate the early church.Since despite the amount of persecution,the Christian church was still growing stronger,using Constantine to declare Rome a Christine empire,paved way for idolatry to gain entrance into the Christian faith.Formerly,while being a Christian in the Roman Empire would get you killed,through Constantine,Christianity became an acceptable norm and unconverted pagans find their way into the Christian fold,Most of the Christians at last consented to lower their standard, and a union was formed between Christianity and paganism. Although the worshipers of idols professed to be converted, and united with the church, they still clung to their idolatry, only changing the objects of their worship to images of Jesus, and even of Mary and the saints. The foul leaven of idolatry, thus brought into the church, continued its baleful work. Unsound doctrines, superstitious rites, and idolatrous ceremonies were incorporated into her faith and worship. As the followers of Christ united with idolaters, the Christian religion became corrupted, and the church lost her purity and power. There were some, however, who were not misled by these delusions. They still maintained their fidelity to the Author of truth and worshiped God alone.

But there is no union between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness, and there can be no union between their followers. When Christians consented to unite with those who were but half converted from paganism, they entered upon a path which led further and further from the truth. Satan exulted that he had succeeded in deceiving so large a number of the followers of Christ. He then brought his power to bear more fully upon these, and inspired them to persecute those who remained true to God. None understood so well how to oppose the true Christian faith as did those who had once been its defenders; and these apostate Christians, uniting with their half-pagan companions, directed their warfare against the most essential features of the doctrines of Christ.

So,for all I know,Constantine was never a Christian.

Do you know of any Christian congregation today that has not been influenced by the "reform" Emperor Constantine brought to the early church?

XaintJoel20:
Do you know of any Christian congregation today that has not been influenced by the "reform" Emperor Constantine brought to the early church?

.....Yes....The Seventh Day Adventist

mathmatica:
.....Yes....The Seventh Day Adventist

I guess you are an Adventist.

XaintJoel20:
I guess you are an Adventist.

....If you aren't,...in this era when the light of the truth about God,is abundant and available for any and everyone,....then....you're like one who,though in the river,still washes his face with spittle....The bible book of Daniel and Revelation have been unsealed in this our era and every true Christian is expected to know the way-marks and the role played by any historical figure ,in the great controversy between ....good and evil...light and darkness....life and death....God and satan.