How Rome Became Papal
Church HistorySteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg delves into the history of how Rome became the papal church. He discusses the early days of Christianity when Christians met at homes and the concept of church as the body of Christ. He goes on to explore the influence of early church leaders such as Peter and Paul, as well as political power struggles within the Roman Empire. Additionally, Gregg discusses the establishment of the papacy and the cultural and political influence it held over the church throughout history.
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