First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio · First Presbyterian Church - The First 500 - 10/9/25 - PBS Episode 5: THE FIRST 500 - Christianity and Empire If you would like to be involved in a Small Breakout group, please contact Lellen Lane . Outline - Episode 5 Episode 5 Questions Introduction: Christianity in the Shadow of Empire Early Roman Perceptions of Christianity (1st Century) Sporadic Persecution and Growing Suspicion (2nd Century) Systematic Persecution and the Age of the Martyrs (3rd Ce...