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What is visible from this list of Roman Bishops is the rise of the doctrine of the Trinity, the Church of Rome's growing influence over other Churches in the Roman Empire, and the direct interference of Roman Emperors with the Church with Emperor Maxentius deposing consecutive Bishops until a more 'suitable' Bishop could be found. | What is visible from this list of Roman Bishops is the rise of the doctrine of the Trinity, the Church of Rome's growing influence over other Churches in the Roman Empire, and the direct interference of Roman Emperors with the Church with Emperor Maxentius deposing consecutive Bishops until a more 'suitable' Bishop could be found. | ||
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[[Columba]]'s method of spreading the Gospel was to send twelve men into an area where they would build up a Christian town. These men would be carpenters, teachers, preachers, etc., and all would be very well versed in the Word of God and Holy living. This small town would soon be surrounded by students and their families in their own homes, learning the Word and preparing to go out and serve the Lord as missionaries, leaaders, and preachers. Though the men were free to marry, many did not, in order to serve God better. They remainted free from state help, stayed free of politics, and were completely independant of Rome and the Catholic Church. | [[Columba]]'s method of spreading the Gospel was to send twelve men into an area where they would build up a Christian town. These men would be carpenters, teachers, preachers, etc., and all would be very well versed in the Word of God and Holy living. This small town would soon be surrounded by students and their families in their own homes, learning the Word and preparing to go out and serve the Lord as missionaries, leaaders, and preachers. Though the men were free to marry, many did not, in order to serve God better. They remainted free from state help, stayed free of politics, and were completely independant of Rome and the Catholic Church. |