History of the Christian Church • VOLUME 1
Apostolic Christianity, A.D. 1–100
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181Contents.2,027 words182(b) The mention of Timothy and the reference to a release from captivity (Heb. 13:23) point to Paul. Not necessarily, but only to the circle of Paul. The alleged referenc2,026 words183[1210] See notes at the end of the section.1,322 words184§ 101. The Apocalypse.2,035 words185I. The Prologue and the Epistles to the Seven Churches, Rev. 1-3. The introductory notice; John's salutation and dedication to the Seven Churches in Asia; the vision of C2,104 words1863. The Futurist system: The events of the Apocalypse from Rev. 4 to the close lie beyond the second advent of Christ. This scheme usually adopts a literal interpretation 2,016 words187The beast must refer to heathen Rome and the seven heads to seven emperors. This is evident from the allusion to the "seven mountains," that is, the seven-hilled city (ur2,018 words188The Roman Emperors from Augustus To Vespasian.2,059 words189Conclusion.1,555 words190[1270] D = 500 + I = 1 + C = 100 + L = 50 + V = 5 + V = 5 = 666.2,005 words191Unbelieving criticism sees only the outside surface of the greatest movement in history, and is blind to the spiritual forces working from within or refuses to acknowledg1,984 words192MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRAEVALEBIT.2,022 words193Romans1,685 words194Index of Citations1,858 words195Index of Names1,070 words196Index of Greek Words and Phrases6,082 words197Index of Hebrew Words and Phrases7,921 words198Index of French Words and Phrases2,205 words199This document is from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library at Calvin College, http://www.ccel.org,12,394 words
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