 | Paton James Gloag - 1870 - 468 pàgines
...to Luke. Michaelis supposes that Luke had a twofold object in the composition of his work : first, to relate in what manner the gifts of the Holy Spirit...by which the truth of Christianity was confirmed; secondly, to deliver such accounts as proved the claim of the Gentiles to admission into the church... | |
 | 1883 - 562 pàgines
...voyages, his thrice suffering shipwreck, etc. The object of St. Luke appears to have been twofold : 1) To relate in what manner the gifts of the Holy Spirit...by which the truth of Christianity was confirmed: 2) To deliver such accounts as proved the claim of the Gentiles to admission into the Church of Christ... | |
 | 1889 - 1064 pàgines
...complete history of St. Paul in particular. He seems to have had a twofold object in view; namely, 1st, imprisoned. 15 And when she was baptized, and her...and abide there. And she constrained us. 16 f And authentick account of this matter was absolutely necessary, because Christ had so often assured His... | |
 | 1815 - 594 pàgines
...and on many others. ' He appears to have had two principal objects. I . To relate the manner in which the gifts of the Holy Spirit were communicated on...the subsequent miracles performed by the apostles through its influence. This was essential ; for Christ had fiven the promise of the Holy Spirit, and... | |
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To relate in what manner the gifts of the Holy Spirit were communicated on the day of Pentecost, and the subsequent miracles performed by the Apostles, by which the truth of Christianity was confirmed. An authentic account of this matter was absolutely... 
