CHAPTER 13
PRIMITIVE DISSENSIONS AND APOSTOLIC PRECAUTIONS.
Acts 6:1
The sixth chapter of the Acts, and the election of the Seven, mark a
distinct advance in the career of the early Church. This sixth chapter
is like the twelfth of Genesis and the introduction of Abraham upon
the stage of sacred h... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 11
HONESTY AND PRETENCE IN THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH
Acts 4:36; Acts 6:1
THE exact period in the history of the apostolic Church at which we
have now arrived is a most interesting one. We stand at the very first
origin of a new development in Christian life and thought. Let us
observe it well,... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 14
ST. STEPHEN AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.
Acts 6:5; Acts 6:8
THE names of the seven chosen on the suggestion of the Apostles raises
very naturally the question, To what office were they appointed? Did
the seven elected on this occasion represent the first beginning of
tha... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 14
ST. STEPHEN AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.
Acts 6:5; Acts 6:8
THE names of the seven chosen on the suggestion of the Apostles raises
very naturally the question, To what office were they appointed? Did
the seven elected on this occasion represent the first beginning of
tha... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 15
ST. STEPHEN'S DEFENCE AND THE DOCTRINE OF INSPIRATION.
Acts 6:12; Acts 7:1
ST. STEPHEN and St. Philip are the two prominent names among the
primitive deacons. Stephen, however, much surpasses Philip. Devout
expositors of Scripture have recognised in his name a prophecy of his
greatness.... [ Continue Reading ]