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 ]