The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 1
by OpenStories
Original author: George Thomas Stokes
"The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 1" by George Thomas Stokes is an exposition of the New Testament written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the Acts of the Apostles, a historical account detailing the early Christian Church, particularly the narratives leading up to the conversion of St. Paul and the baptism of Cornelius. The author seeks to illustrate the significance of early Christian events by referencing various ancient documents and the testimonies of early Church figures. At the start of the volume, the author outlines the purpose and scope of the exposition, indicating that it intends to analyze the Acts of the Apostles, emphasizing its importance in understanding the formative years of Christianity. Stokes references notable early historical figures and documents as foundational to his study, establishing a context for exploring the origins and authority of the text. He also contemplates the role of certain figures, such as Tertullian, in confirming the existence and authorship of the Acts, thereby laying the groundwork for a deeper examination of the text's teachings and their implications for the early Church.
The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 1, by George Thomas Stokes. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42258.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Preface3,218 words
- 2.Chapter XIII608 words
- 3.Chapter XX92 words
- 4.Chapter I: The Origin and Authority of the Acts of the Apostles6,708 words
- 5.Chapter II: The Conversations of the Great Forty Days6,047 words
- 6.Chapter III: The Ascension of Christ, and Its Lessons5,422 words
- 7.Chapter IV: The Election of Matthias6,571 words
- 8.Chapter V: The Pentecostal Blessing7,721 words
- 9.Chapter VI: St. Peter's First Sermon6,041 words
- 10.Chapter VII: The Firstfruits of Pentecost6,415 words
- 11.Chapter VIII: The First Miracle7,436 words
- 12.Chapter IX: The First Persecution6,194 words
- 13.Chapter X: The Community of Goods5,454 words
- 14.Chapter XI: Honesty and Pretence in the Primitive Church5,460 words
- 15.Chapter XII: Gamaliel and His Prudent Advice5,306 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: Primitive Dissensions and Apostolic Precautions6,627 words
- 17.Chapter XIV: St. Stephen and the Evolution of the Christian Ministry6,063 words
- 18.Book III: , chap. 4), tells us that Nicolas was a most strictly1,502 words
- 19.Chapter XV: St. Stephen's Defence and the Doctrine of Inspiration8,811 words
- 20.Chapter XVI: The First Christian Martyrdom7,287 words
- 21.Chapter XVII: Simon Magus and the Conversion of Samaria6,927 words
- 22.Chapter XVIII: The Apostles and Confirmation5,002 words
- 23.Chapter XIX: St. Peter and Simon Magus3,912 words
- 24.Chapter XX: Evangelistic Work in the Philistines' Land7,928 words