Greece in History - A Hope You Can Trust

 Alexander's conquest did not bring about a peaceful, secure world.  After reviewing the ancient Greek period of rule, on scholar observed: "The essential condition of the common people . . . had changed little." This situation is often repeated throughout history and confirms   yet again the Bible statement that "man has dominated man to his injury." - ECCLESIASTES 8:9.

Poor rulership, however, will not continue indefinitely, for God has established a government that is far superior to any conceived by man. Called the Kingdom of God, it will replace all human rulerships, and its subjects will enjoy true, and lasting peace and security. - ISAIAH 25:6; 65:21, 22; DANIEL  2:35, 44; REVELATION 11:15. 

The King of God's Kingdom is none other than Jesus Christ. In contrast with power-hungry, aloof human rulers, Jesus is motivated by love for God and humankind.  Concerning him, a psalmist foretold: "He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. He will feel sorry for the lowly one and the poor one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save.  From oppression and from violence he will redeem their soul." PSALM 72:12-14. 

Is he the kind of Ruler you want? If so, you will do well to consider the sixth world power of Bibler history-Rome.  Indeed, it was during the Roman era that the foretold Savior was born and made his indelible imprint on human history. Please read the sixth article in this series, which you will find in the next issue of this magazine. 

Next time: A Book You Can Trust -Part 6 - Rome in Bible History

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