Supporters of this view believe that the Roman Empire does not threaten the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ because Luke “ simply recognizes its existence as a political reality, but he is clear that God is greater .” Throughout Acts, believers like Paul are being charged with spiritual crimes concerning “ teaching against Israel, the law, and the temple ” ( Acts 21: 21, 28 ; 23: 29 ; 24: 5 ; 25: 8, 19 ; 28: 17 ) or being a civil disturbance ( Acts 16: 20, 21: 38, 25: 8 ) rather than political charges.

Throughout a great and open area, not only will there be a greater chance of favourable variations, arising from the large number of individuals of the same species there supported, but the conditions of life are much more complex from the large number of already existing species ; and if some of these species become modified and improved, others will have to be improved in a corresponding degree, or they will be exterminated.

Throughout history sailing has been instrumental in the development of civilization, affording humanity greater mobility than travel over land, whether for trade, transport or warfare, and the capacity for fishing.

Throughout the entire PC industry, declines in prices along with commensurate increases in performance meant that Dell had fewer opportunities to upsell to their customers ( a lucruative strategy of encouraging buyers to upgrade processor or memory ), and as a result the company was selling a greater proportion of inexpensive PCs than before which eroded profit margins.

Throughout Kurdish history after the Muslim conquests, there was a tendency for Kurdish tribes to move northwest as vassals of greater Muslim powers -- from the Zagros to east Assyria and south-central Armenia, to west Assyria and west Armenia, to in modern times, migration of individuals into western Turkey, western Europe or even the Western Hemisphere.

Throughout the first few decades of the 20th century central stations became larger, using higher steam pressures to provide greater efficiency, and relying on interconnections of multiple generating stations to improve reliability and cost.

Throughout these internal political conflicts, an even greater external threat was on the horizon: Saladin, the sultan of Egypt and Syria, who was steadily building up his power-base in preparation for invasion.

Throughout the summers of 1968 – 1969 in a study in Montana, areas that received the greatest amount of utilization by greater sage-grouse broods were areas of sagebrush density characterized as scattered ( 1 – 10 %) and common ( 10 – 25 %).

Throughout the medieval and early modern period, every speaker was an MP for a county, reflecting the implicit situation that such shire representatives were of greater standing in the house than the more numerous burgess MPs.

Throughout its history, there have been movements to amalgamate local councils in the Sydney area: the first major ' threat ' was with the ' royal commission for a greater Sydney ( 1913 )', known as ' The Greater Sydney Movement '.

Throughout the story arc, the Enterprise crew attempts to go on shore leave, but are often waylaid by the many missions of the scenarios, as if they were part of a " to be continued " story not often featured in Star Trek, due to the greater story arc.

Throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, there is a year round series of regattas in the El Toro class.

Throughout his life, he always looked beyond the immediate concerns of family, labor, and race to the long-term challenge of reconstructing institutions, such as schools and government, to promote greater justice in human relations.

Throughout this period of time the area was predominantly arable land and was noted for its large swathes of moss, heath and bog land while elsewhere in parts it was covered by the greater Mersey Forest ( the larger " Community Forest " was not established until much later ).

Throughout its history, Argentine rock had the strange fortune to get exactly what in needed at the right time, fuelling an even greater expansion in the music.

Throughout the greater part of the 2004 season, Strahan was injured with a torn pectoral muscle, which limited him to only 4 sacks.

Throughout the 1990s, as the semiconductor equipment and materials industry grew in size and importance, it took on a greater role in developing the process solutions that have made possible the electronics-based society we now enjoy.

Throughout the early part of the gospel geography will be a central concern of Matthew's, covered in far greater detail that in the other gospels.

Throughout the day, quotes from Franklin are projected onto the walls, and graphic panels highlighting his life and accomplishments provide visitors with a still greater appreciation of this Founding Father.

Throughout her life, Agrippina always prized her descent from Augustus, upbraiding Tiberius for persecuting the blood of his predecessor ; Tacitus, in writing of the occasion, believed this behaviour to be part of the beginning of " the chain of events leading to Agrippina's end.

Throughout part of the 20th century, some Canadian newspapers adopted American spellings ; for example, color as opposed to the British-based colour.

Throughout Haeckel ’ s time, criticism of his embryo drawings was often due in part to his critics ' belief in his representations of embryological development as “ crude schemata .” In this way, Haeckel specifically selected relevant features to portray in his drawings.

Throughout the entire series, Unus the Untouchable and his squadron of mutants remain a problem ; they don't wish to be part of Xavier's group.

Throughout their raids on the Eastern Roman Empire, the Huns had maintained good relations with the Western Empire, this was due in no small part to their friendship with Flavius Aetius, a powerful Roman general ( sometimes even referred to as the de facto ruler of the Western Empire ) who had spent some time with the Huns.

Throughout the existence of the IUOTO, close ties had been established between the organization and the United Nations ( UN ) and initial suggestions had the IUOTO becoming part of the UN.

Throughout centuries of British history, many laws and treatises asserted various requirements as being part of " due process " or included in the " law of the land ".

Throughout centuries, the rosary has been promoted by several popes as part of the veneration of Mary.

Throughout the region were spoken two related languages ( part of the Algonquian language family and related to Mahican ) collectively known as the Delaware languages: Unami and Munsee.

Throughout the character's television and movie appearances, the shape of Spock's ears has varied, due in part to the different makeup artists applying them.

Throughout the play, she becomes the most sympathetic family member, showing remorse and guilt on hearing the news of her part in the girl's downfall, and encouraging the family ( mostly unsuccessfully ) to accept responsibility for their part in Eva / Daisy ’ s death.

Throughout this period, it was classified as part of Dewa Province.

Throughout the better part of its existence, the Fourth International was hounded by agents of the Soviet secret police, repressed by capitalist countries such as France and the United States and rejected by followers of the Soviet Union and later Maoism as illegitimate a position these communists still hold today.

Throughout the years, the sisters begin to realize that the elm tree becomes an integral part of their lives.

Throughout much of Canada, there are at least two routes designated as part of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Throughout the 1980s, the abolition of the Department of Education was a part of the Republican Party platform, but the administration of President George H. W. Bush declined to implement this idea, as he was in favor of the Department's existence, but rather reformed its activities.

Throughout the early part of the 19th century, the European-American population of the western portion of Carroll Parish continued to grow ; its economy was based mainly on cotton production and timber.

Throughout 2005 and 2006 Otway teamed up with The Hamsters and Wilko Johnson as part of The Mad, the Bad & the Dangerous tour.

Throughout the American Civil War, the area homes around Tunnel Hill were used as part of a major hospital system.

Throughout the middle part of the twentieth century a major industry consisted of the packers of Bango and Jolly Time popcorn.

Throughout the early part of his career, Waltman worked extensively with wrestler Jerry Lynn in both North America and Japan.

Throughout his tenure, he urged the adoption of a three-battalion infantry regiment as a part of a general modernization and strengthening of the Army.

Throughout the show's run, product placement has been a vital part of Sabado Gigante.

Throughout the early part of the film, Lonnie is continuously seeking ways to develop a post-childhood brotherly relationship with Hud, looking toward establishing as a young man the kind of personal bonds that can exist between young-adult brothers.