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Barnes' New Testament Notes by Barnes, Albert (1798-1870)
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapter 1 - Verse 25 Verse 25. That he may take part of this ministry. The word rendered —klhron—is the same which in the next verse is rendered lots.
Barnes' New Testament Notes by Barnes, Albert (1798-1870)
... 2 Verse 2. Then the twelve. That is, the apostles. Matthias had been added to them after the apostasy ...
Barnes' New Testament Notes by Barnes, Albert (1798-1870)
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Chapter 1 - Verse 26 Verse 26. And they gave forth their lots. Some have supposed that this means they voted.…
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
A set of thirteen spoons, usually silver, the handles of which are adorned with representations of Our Lord (the Master spoon) and the twelve Apostles. Anciently they were given by sponsors as baptismal gifts to their godchildren, the wealthy giving complete sets, others a smaller number, and a poor person a single spoon.
Vindiciæ Evangelicæ or, the Mystery of the Gospel Vindicated and Socinianism Examined by Owen, John (1616-1683)
is ascribed and due to him. Of the nature of the kingly office of Jesus Christ, his investiture with it, his administration of it, with the efficacy of that power which therein he puts forth, both towards his elect and others, Mr Biddle doth not administer any occasion to discourse.
Golden Legend, vol. 7 by Voragine, Jacobus de (1230-1298)
. These be the twelve articles of the christian faith, that every christian man and woman ought to believe steadfastly and firmly, for otherwise they may not be saved, sith they have wit and reason.
Body of Practical Divinity by Gill, John (1697-1771)
Chapter 3 OF THE OFICERS OF A CHURCH, PARTICULARLY PASTORS Having treated of a church, as “essentially” considered, with respect to its matter and form, I shall now proceed to consider it, 2.
Easton's Bible Dictionary by Easton, Matthew George (1823-1894)
A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21).
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
The model of all other litanies, of great antiquity. HISTORY It was used in the "Litania Septiformis" of St. Gregory the Great, and in the procession of St.
Expositor's Bible: The General Epistles of St. James and St. Jude by Plummer, Alfred
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ."—Jas. i. 1. THE question of the authenticity of this Epistle resolves itself into two parts—Is the Epistle the genuine product of a writer of the Apostolic age?…
