CHAPTER IV.

The progress of the gospel from the death of Christ to the death of the apostle James, the brother of John.—­A.D. 31 To A.D. 44.

The successful preaching of the Apostles in Jerusalem, 52
The disciples have all things common, ib. 
The appointment of the deacons, 54
The Apostles refuse to obey the rulers of the Jews, 55
The date of the martyrdom of Stephen, ib. 
The gospel preached in Samaria, 56
The baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch, and of Cornelius the centurion, 57
The conversion of Saul, his character, position, and sufferings, 59
His visit to Jerusalem, and vision, 62
His ministry in Syria and Cilicia, 63
His appearance at Antioch, ib. 
Why the disciples were called Christians, 64
Paul and Barnabas sent from Antioch with relief to the poor saints
     in Judea, 65
The Apostles leave Jerusalem—­why no successor appointed on
    the death of James the brother of John, 66
Why Paul taken up to Paradise, 68

CHAPTER V.

The ordination of Paul and Barnabas; their missionary tour in Asia minor; and the council of Jerusalem.—­A.D. 44 To A.D. 51.

Previous position of Paul and Barnabas, 70
Why now ordained, 71
Import of ordination, 73
By whom Paul and Barnabas were ordained, 74
They visit Cyprus, Perga, Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, and other
    places, 75
Ordain elders in every Church, 76
Opposition of the Jews, and dangers of the missionaries, 77
Some insist on the circumcision of the Gentile converts, and are
    resisted by Paul, 79
Why he objected to the proposal, ib. 
Deputation to Jerusalem about this question, 81
Constituent members of the Council of Jerusalem, ib.