It is often forgotten that the Roman Empire had a very big impact on the growth of the Christian church and the spread of the Gospel. Though idolaters and worshipers of their emperor, God used them to contribute greatly to the growth of the early church and the spread of the early church. One major contribution was the Pax Romana. Pax Romana means Roman Peace. It was a time period of economic and cultural growth and a near absence of military conflict. It lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD. Octavian, (Cesar Augustus), expanded his power and kept…