Augustus & Christ: Who Had the True Claim to Divine Kingship?

The Gospel of Luke opens with a decree from Caesar Augustus that a census be taken of the entire Roman Empire. As the first Roman emperor, Augustus adopted the title “Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus.” “Divi Filius” meant “Son of God,” while “Augustus” meant “Sent from God.” Augustus was presenting himself as a messiah, asserting his dominion over the entire known world through his census. But who truly holds the right to bear the title of Messiah? In this episode, Betty Gage invites us to compare the titles and the claims to authority of Augustus Caesar and the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Warren Gage is a biblical scholar known for showing how every story in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, points to Christ. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been reading the Bible for your entire life or you’re just beginning. His teaching will give you an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of the Scripture and the depth of Christ’s redemptive love for you. To keep up with all things pertaining to the podcast, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drwarrengage.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the production of this podcast, please visit our patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drwarrengage