The Christian Movement: The Rise Of Christianity In The Roman Empire

There is much debate about which factor is most important within the rise of Christianity in the Roman empire. In fact, when “The Christianity Movement” started to gain momentum in Rome and surrounding areas, it was prosecuted by Roman rulers. This period of civic abuse and injustice lasted from about AD 212 until AD 313. Avid Christians were forced to either practice Christianity in secret and risk persecution, or practice Paganism half-heartedly. Some people who defied the government and remained loyal and faithful to Christianity, were at risk of imprisonment, mistreatment and even death. The Christian religion was based on peace and unity which caused people to take interest in practicing it. Paul and his message to the Gentiles helped Christianity grow from a persecuted religion to the dominant religion of the Empire. Because it gave people a sense of peace, unity and welcomed people of all different religious background, Christianity was accepted and well cultivated by the people.
In Paul’s message to the Gentiles, he says “If you confess with your lips that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” This is an important
Roman rulers prosecuted many who were involved in “The Christian Movement” as it gained momentum. This forced devoted Christians to choose between a easy life of conformity, or a life of secrecy and prosecution. Choosing Christianity over the law led to the risk of horrible punishment under Roman law. Christianity was based on acceptance and peace, which drew people from all different religions to join. Paul was the most important part of the rise of Christianity because he dedicated his life to spreading the message of Jesus and assured many gentile people that they would be acceptance and unity, no matter their religious