CONTENTS OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Slavonic Apostol

The explanations of Christ’s resurrection, His appearance to His disciples, the promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit, their witnessing of Christ’s ascension and His second coming. 1
Peter talks to the believers about the death and rejection of Judas. 2
Through prayers and the casting of lots Matthias is elected to be among the Twelve. 2.1
The Holy Spirit descends on the believers at Pentecost. 3
Peter explains this (phenomenon) by citing the prophets. 3.1
About the sufferings, resurrection and ascension of Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit. 3.2
About the faith of those present and their salvation through baptism. 3.3
About fellowship, beneficial communion and increasing numbers of the believers. 3.4
In the name of Christ Peter heals a man crippled from birth and talks to the onlookers about the proof of God’s grace for their salvation. 4
The priests, envious of what has taken place, recognize the miracle. Peter declares the power and grace of Jesus Christ. 4.1
The priests command the Apostles not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 4.2
The prayer about the church and the Apostles suffering in faith. 4.3
All the believers are one in heart and mind. 5
Ananias and Sapphira and their evil death. 5.1
The Apostles are thrown into the public jail. An angel of the Lord brings them out and instructs them to preach about Jesus. 6
Their second arrest by the priests. The Apostles are forbidden to preach in the name of Jesus, are flogged and let go. 6.1
Gamaliel in his wisdom argues in favor of the Apostles citing some precedents and giving other reasons. 6.2
The choosing of the seven deacons. 7
Stephen opposed and calumniated by the Jews, his speech about God’s covenant with Abraham and the twelve patriarchs. 8
About the famine, the recognition of Jacob’s sons, the promise to Moses and his vision near Mount Sinai. 8.1
From the Exodus of Israel and the making of the golden calf to the age of Solomon and his Temple. 8.2
Stephen declares the glory of Jesus Christ that he sees and is stoned to death. 8.3
Saul persecutes the church. Stephen is buried. 9
Philip heals many in Samaria. 9.1
Simon the sorcerer believed and was baptized and many other people with him. 10
Peter and John are sent to Samaria and those baptized receive the Holy Spirit. 10.1
The communion of the Holy Spirit is given to the holy and not to hypocrites or for money. 11
About Simon’s hypocrisy and his deceitful intent. 11.1
God grants salvation to the virtuous and faithful as is evident from the conversation with the (Ethiopian) officia 1.12
God summons Paul from Heaven to become the Apostle of Christ. 13
The Lord instructs Ananias to baptize and heal Paul. Ananias’ initial dissent: Barnabas introduces Paul to other Apostles. 13.1
In Lydda Peter heals Aeneas the paralytic. 14
In Joppa Peter prays and raises from the dead Tabitha, who looked after the widows. 14.1
An angel speaks to Cornelius; the vision reveals to Peter the calling of the Gentiles. 15
Peter is invited to visit Cornelius. 15.1
Cornelius relates what the angel had told him. 15.2
Peter talks to the Gentiles about Christ and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 15.3
Peter explains his actions to other Apostles who argued against him. 16
Peter sends Barnabas to Antioch to join the brethren. 16.1
Agabus predicts a severe famine in the Roman world. The church of Antioch assists brethren from other churches. 17
Herod orders James to be put to death. 18
Peter is imprisoned by Herod; an angel of the Lord leads Peter out of prison. Peter meets the faithful at night and then leaves for another place. 18.1
Prison guards are executed; Herod struck down by the Lord. . 18.2
The Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas to Cyprus; their actions against Elymas the sorcerer. 19
Paul brilliantly preaches about Christ, drawing upon the Law and the Prophets. 20
Proof from the Scriptures. 20.1
They turn to the Gentiles and are persecuted by the Jews. Departure to Iconium. 20.2
Christ preached in Iconium. A great number (of Jews and Gentiles) believed. The Apostles flee from Iconium. 21
In Lystra Paul heals a man who was lame from birth and the Lycaonians believe that they are gods. 22
The Apostles are stoned by the inhabitants. 22.1
The Apostles consider and decide that the faithful from the Gentiles need not be circumcised. 23
A letter to Gentiles about the abstentions. 23.1
Paul and Barnabas have a sharp disagreement over Mark. 23.2
Timothy joins Paul. After a vision Paul departs for Macedonia. 24
A Jewish woman, the worshipper of God, is saved. A slave girl, who had a spirit by which she predicted the future, is healed. Because of that her masters beat Paul. 24.1
About the earthquake and a miracle. The jailer and his whole family believe and are baptized. 24.2
The magistrates come to appease the Apostles and escort them out of prison. 24.3
Preaching in Thessalonica resulted in riots. Paul leaves for Berea and Athens. 25
About an altar inscription in Athens and preaching to the philosophers and about Paul’s piety. 26
Aquila and Priscilla. The Corinthians hostile to Paul. Further preaching and Paul’s vision. 27.1
Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and some other Corinthians believe and are baptized. 27.2
The persecution in Corinth and Paul’s departure for Ephesus. Apollos, a man eloquent and faithful. 27.3
About baptism and the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed by Paul on some disciples in Ephesus. Paul cures people’s illnesses. 28
The sons of Sceva those unworthy and unbelievers should not imitate the faithful. The believers proclaim their faith. 28.1
Silversmith Demetrius incites a riot against the Apostles in Ephesus. 28.2
Paul’s travels. 29
Eutychus raised from the dead in Troas. Paul’s pastoral instructions to the Ephesian Elders. 29.1
Paul sails from Ephesus to Caesarea in Palestine. 29.2
Prophet Agabus predicts Paul’s fate in Jerusalem. 30
James informs Paul that the Jews think Paul does not want them to be circumcised. 31
Violence against Paul by the Jews. He is rescued by a Roman cohort commander. 32
Paul narrates what had happened to him and his calling as an Apostle. 32.1
About Ananias praying for Paul in Damascus and the voice of the Lord speaking to him at the temple. 32.2
Paul is to be flogged but declares himself a Roman citizen and is released 32.3
Paul brought before the Sanhedrin and declares himself a Jew. 33
The Jews form a conspiracy against Paul but Lysias is surreptitiously informed about it. 34
Paul is sent under guard to the Governor of Caesarea with an accompanying letter. 34.1
Tertullus brings charges against Paul before the Governor and Paul refutes those charges. 35
Felix is succeeded by Festus who interrogates Paul and holds him in Caesarea. 36
Agrippa and Bernice arrive in Caesarea and discuss Paul’s case (with Festus). 37
Paul presents his case to Agrippa and is exonerated 37.1
Agrippa tells Festus that Paul has not offended the Jews in any way. 37.2
Paul’s trip to Rome is full of many great hardships. 38
Paul urges his companions to be courageous and no one of them will be lost. 38.1
Paul shipwrecked on the island of Malta and his many miracles there. 38.2
Paul’s trip from Malta to Rome. 39
At Rome Paul preaches to the Jews. 40

There are altogether 40 (black) subject headings and 35 (red) sub-headings in the history of the Acts of the Apostles.




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