History of the Early Church from the First Preaching of the Gospel to the Council of Nicea: For the Use of Young Persons |
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... convert them at once to a belief in the Apostles ' divine mission . Those most religiously disposed were full of surprise and doubt as to the meaning of what they saw and heard ; whilst others , turning the scene into mockery , accused ...
... convert them at once to a belief in the Apostles ' divine mission . Those most religiously disposed were full of surprise and doubt as to the meaning of what they saw and heard ; whilst others , turning the scene into mockery , accused ...
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... converts : " And they conti- nued steadfastly in the Apostles ' doctrine and fel- lowship , and in breaking of bread , and in prayers . And all that believed were together , and had all things common , and sold their possessions and ...
... converts : " And they conti- nued steadfastly in the Apostles ' doctrine and fel- lowship , and in breaking of bread , and in prayers . And all that believed were together , and had all things common , and sold their possessions and ...
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... converts increased , it was felt desirable to distribute the alms more regularly . The money collected by the sale of lands and houses was therefore brought humbly to the Apostles and placed at their disposal . The first person ...
... converts increased , it was felt desirable to distribute the alms more regularly . The money collected by the sale of lands and houses was therefore brought humbly to the Apostles and placed at their disposal . The first person ...
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... converts were forthwith baptized , and re- ceived as living members of that Holy Church which was now indeed to become Catholic . So it has been considered by some that our Lord's - promise to St. Peter , " upon this rock 34 HISTORY OF ...
... converts were forthwith baptized , and re- ceived as living members of that Holy Church which was now indeed to become Catholic . So it has been considered by some that our Lord's - promise to St. Peter , " upon this rock 34 HISTORY OF ...
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... converts should adhere to the rites and cere- monies of the Jewish law . The tranquillity of the Church was not again interrupted until about two years after the conver- sion of Cornelius . Up to that time the Gospel had continued to ...
... converts should adhere to the rites and cere- monies of the Jewish law . The tranquillity of the Church was not again interrupted until about two years after the conver- sion of Cornelius . Up to that time the Gospel had continued to ...
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