Paul Longs to see the Roman Christians
Taken from Paul for Everyone Romans part 1
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Paul Longs to see the Roman Christians
ROMANS 1.8-13
The first time I went to Rome there was a great deal to see. I knew about many of the classical sites, the spectacular buildings, the ancient palaces, the Forum, and so on. But there were many surprises as well. One in particular which I still find extraordinary is that the middle of the city is liable to serious flooding. The River Tiber runs through it, twisting and turning, and several parts of the town are low-lying and vulnerable. Many buildings near the river have markers which show how high the various floods – and there have been lots of them – have come. Why, I still wonder, did they build in such a dangerous place?...