The emperor could also legislate using his 'tribunician' power, as well as through unofficial methods such as through edicts. ... However, although the senate did provide a focus for opposition to the emperors, it was largely without success, and even when the senate did provide an arguably successful opposition, it was rarely through official checks and usually through murderous conspiracies, involving a minority of the senate, as demonstrated in the Piso Plot. ... In contrast, as the title of 'Princeps' became more deeply embedded in Roman society, and there were no lon...

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Before His resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to tarry in the city of Jerusalem, until they receive the power of Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4). ... But the mighty power of God has changed him to a mighty warrior of Jesus and he became the apostle Paul. ... No power could separate them from the love of Christ. ... Their night gatherings and the ministry of the Lord's Supper were pictured as conspiracy meets. ...

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