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How did Rome shape Christianity—and what does that mean for your faith today? In Episode 13 of Kingdom Conversations, Dr. Dana Carson, Rochelle Carson, and Dana Carson II explore Romanization, Christian nationalism, and the importance of understanding Scripture through a Kingdom lens. 📖 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EPISODE 13 STUDY NOTES: https://forms.gle/csAkeC3Br9LZBN7h6 Continuing the discussion from The Five Watersheds of History and Theology, the hosts examine how Christian teachings interacted with Roman culture and political power. They discuss both cultural distortions and the theological contributions that helped believers articulate their faith. Can God work through an imperfect church? Why does theology matter if we already have the Bible? How do we distinguish the King’s truth from inherited traditions? This conversation challenges believers to examine what they believe, understand why they believe it, and respond to God’s Word with obedience. IN THIS EPISODE: • The distinction between the Kingdom of God and the church • Jesus’ Jewish context and the importance of Christian history • Romanization and the roots of Christian nationalism • African theologians, church councils, and Christian doctrine • Wheat and tares: recognizing God’s work amid imperfection • Christmas and Easter as opportunities to teach about Christ • Why salvation, discipleship, and theological education matter CHAPTERS: 00:00 Opening 00:11 Welcome to Kingdom Conversations 01:14 The Kingdom of God and the church 05:44 The Five Watersheds and a Kingdom lens 07:28 Romanization and Christianity’s cultural context 11:15 God’s work through imperfect structures 17:26 Wheat and tares in church history 21:38 Christmas, Easter, and opportunities to witness 30:01 God’s sovereignty through suffering 38:43 Eastern and Western Christianity 43:05 Why every believer needs theology 50:50 Universalism, salvation, and discipleship 55:58 Bringing theological education into the church 60:41 Next episode: Europeanization of the gospel 62:12 Books, study resources, and closing 📚 STUDY ALONG WITH DR. CARSON: The Five Watersheds of History and Theology: https://shop.drdanacarson.com/products/the-five-watersheds-of-history-theology The Doors of the Church Are Closed: https://shop.drdanacarson.com/products/the-doors-of-the-church-are-closed 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: How can believers recognize cultural distortions while appreciating God’s work throughout church history? Share your thoughts and questions in the comments. 👍 Like this episode, subscribe, and share it with someone who wants to understand the Kingdom of God more deeply. Follow Dr. Dana Carson and The Kingdom Voice TV for more Kingdom teaching. “The Kingdom is ready. Are you?” #KingdomConversations #DrDanaCarson #KingdomOfGod