A Compendious Introduction to the Study of the Bible

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§ 4. Cautions against rash judgments of others, vil. 1-5; various admonitions, 6-14; warnings against false teachers, who are commonly known by their actions, 15-20; the wisdom of adding practice to knowledge, and the insignificancy of the latter without the former, 21-29.

15. Jesus Christ heals the Centurion's Servant, and restores to life the Widow's Son at Nain, Luke vii. 1-17.

16. Christ's reply to the inquiry of John the Baptist's Disciples, and his discourse to the people concerning John, Luke vii. 18-35.

17. Christ pardons a woman who had been a sinner, Luke vii, 36–50. 18. The parable of the Sower. Who are Christ's Disciples, Luke viii. 1-21.

19. Christ stills a tempest by his command, and heals a demoniac at Gadara, Luke viii. 22-39.

20. Christ cures an issue of blood, and raises the daughter of Jairus to life, Luke viii. 40-56.

21. Christ heals a paralytic and two blind men, Matt. ix.

22. The Mission of the Apostles. Five thousand men miraculously fed, Luke ix. 1-27.

23. Christ feedeth five thousand men. Peter's confession, John vi.

24. Christ performs various miracles, Matt. xv.

25. Christ foretells his death and resurrection, Matt, xvi.

26. The transfiguration of Jesus Christ, and the miracle which followed it, Matt, xvii.

27. The Mission of the Seventy Disciples, Luke x. 1—24.

28. The Parable of the benevolent Samaritan. Christ visits Martha and Mary, Luke x. 25-42.

29. Jesus goes to Jerusalem to the Feast of Tabernacles, John vii.

30. Jesus Christ teaches in the Temple, John viii.

31. Christ heals a man who had been born blind, John ix.

32. Instructions concerning Prayer. The Scribes and Pharisees reproved. Luke xi.

33. Cautions against hypocrisy. The Care of Divine Providence, Luke xii, 1-34.

34. Admonition to be prepared for Death, Luke xii, 35-48.

35. Christ reproacheth the people for not knowing the time of Messiah's coming. Common reason sufficient to teach men repentance, Luke xii. 49-59.

6. Design of God's Judgments. An infirm woman healed.

Parable of

the Mustard-seed, which prophetically represents the spread of the Gospel, Luke xiii. 1-20.

37. Christ's journey to Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Dedication. His lamentation over the judicial blindness of Jerusalem, Lüke xiii. 22-35.

38. A dropsical man healed on the Sabbath-day. The parable of the great Supper, Luke xiv. 1-24.

39. Courage and perseverance shown to be requisite in a true Christian. The unprofitableness of an unsound Christian, Luke xiv. 25-35. 40. Christ illustrates the joy of the angels in heaven over repenting Sinners, by the Parables, 1. Of the lost sheep, Luke xv. 1-7; 2. Of the lost piece of moncy, 8-10; and, 3. Of the Prodigal Son, 11-32. 41. Parable of the Unjust Steward. The Pharisees reproved for their hypocrisy and covetousness, Luke xvi. 1-18.

42. The Parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Luke xvi. 19-31. 43. The duty of not giving offence. Ten lepers healed, Luke xvii. 1-19. 44. Christ discourses concerning his second coming, Luke xvii. 20-37. 45. Encouragement to perseverance in prayer, illustrated by the parable of the Importunate Widow. Parable of the Pharisee and Publican, or Tax-gatherer, Luke xviii. 1–14.

46. Christ encourages young children to be brought to him; again foretells his death; and cures a blind man near Jericho, Luke xviii. 15-42.

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47. Parable of the Labourers in the vineyard. Humility inculcated. Two blind men receive their sight, Matt. xx.

48. The Resurrection of Lazarus, John xi. 41-44.

49. Account of the different effects produced by this miracle on the Jews, John xi. 45-57, xii. 1—11.

50. The Conversion of Zaccheus, Luke xix. 1-10.

51. Parable of the nobleman going into a distant country to receive a kingdom, Luke xix. 11-28.

52. Christ's lowly, yet triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He weeps over her impending calamities, and expels the traders out of the temple, where he teaches the people, Luke xix. 29-48.

53. Christ confutes the chief priests, scribes, and elders, 1: By a question concerning the baptism of John, Luke xx. 1-8; 2. By the Parable of the Labourers in the vineyard, 9-19; and, 3. By showing the lawfulness of paying tribute unto Cæsar, 20-26.

54. The Sadducees and Scribes severally confuted. The Charity of a poor widow commended, Luke xx, 27-47, xxi, 1—4.

55. Christ discourses on the destruction of the temple; and enforces the duty of watchfulness, Luke xxi. 5--38.

56. Christ's Prophetic Discourse concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, and the end of the World, Matt. xxiv.

57. Parables of the Ten Virgins, and of the Talents. The last Judgment described, Matt. xxv.

58. Christ washes his apostle's feet; predicts the treachery of Judas, and Peter's denial, John xiii.

59. Christ celebrates the passover; institutes the Lord's Supper; and again warns Peter that he would deny him, Luke xxii. 1-38. 60. Christ's last discourse with his disciples, John xiv.-xvi.

61. Christ's last prayer for his disciples, and for all who in future ages should believe in him, John xvii.

62. Judas betrays Jesus; who retires to the garden of Gethsemane. Peter's denial of Christ, who is arraigned before Pilate, John xviii. 63. Christ condemned and crucified, Luke xxiii.

64. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Matt. xxviii. 1-15.

65. Christ appears to two disciples on their way to Emmaus, Luke xxiv. 13-35; and also to the assembled disciples, 36-48. The Ascension of Christ, 49-53.

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.

66. The transactions before and after Christ's ascension into heaven. Matthias elected an apostle, chap. i.

67. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pen. tecost, and Peter's discourse to the people in consequence of it, chap. ii.

68. Peter and John heal a lame man. chap. iii.

69. A great multitude converted by the

Peter's discourse to the people,

preaching of Peter. The apos

tles are put in prison, and released, chap. iv. 1-32. 70. Unanimity of the first Christians; their charity. Hypocrisy and punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, chap. iv. 33--37, v. 1-11, 71. The apostles being imprisoned, are released by an angel. Gamaliel's counsel concerning them, chap. v. 12-42.

72. Seven persons chosen to superintend the distribution of alms, chap. vi. 1-8.

73. Stephen falsely accused. His discourse. He is condemned and stoned, chap. vi. 9-15, to viii. 1, first clause of the verse. 74. Persecution of the Christians at Jerusalem. A church planted at Samaria, chap. viii. 1, and at that time, &c. 2—25.

75. Conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch, chap. viii. 26-40

76. Conversion, baptism, and first preaching of Saint Paul, chap. ix.

1-31.

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77. Peter heals Eneas, and raises Dorcas to life, chap. ix. 32. 43. 78. Peter instructed by a vision concerning the calling of the Gentiles. The conversation of Cornelius and his family, chap. x., xi. 1-18. 79. The first Gentile Church founded at Antioch, chap. xi. 19-30. 80. The apostle James put to death by Herod Agrippa. His miserable death, chap. xii.

81. The planting of several churches in the isle of Cyprus, at Perga, in Pamphilia, and Antioch, in Pisidia, chap. xiii.

82. The gospel preached at Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. Paul returns to Antioch, chap. xiv.

83. Discussion of the question by the apostles at Jerusalem, concerning the necessity of circumcision, and observing the law. Their letter to the churches on this subject, chap. xv. 1—35.

84. Paul's second departure from Antioch. He preaches the gospel in various countries, particularly at Philippi, in Macedonia. The conversion of the Philippian gaoler, chap. xv. 36-41, xvi.

85. The journeys and apostolical labours of Paul, and his associates, at Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. His masterly apology before the court of the Areopagites, chap, xvii.

86. Paul's journey to Corinth, and thence to Antioch, chap. xviii. 1-22. 87. Paul's third departure from Antioch. Consequences of his preaching

at Ephesus, chap. xviii. 23-28, xix.

88. The labours of Paul in Greece and Asia Minor. His journey toward Jerusalem, chap. xx.

89. On his arrival at Jerusalem Paul relates the fruits of his ministry, chap. xxi.

90. The Jews demanded the death of Paul, who pleads his privilege as a Roman citizen, chap. xxii.

91. Paul pleads his cause before the council. A conspiracy is formed against his life. He is sent to Cæsarea, chap. xxiii.

92. Paul accused before Felix, pleads his own cause. preaching upon the conscience of Felix, chap. xxiv.

Effects of his

93. Paul pleads his cause before Festus, the successor of Felix. His innocence admitted by the Roman Governor, chap. xxv.

94. Paul's defence before king Agrippa, chap. xxvi.

95. Narrative of Paul's Voyage from Cæsarea. He is shipwrecked on the isle of Malta, chap. xxvii.

96. His voyage from Malta to Rome, where he preaches the Gospel to the Jews, and resides for two years, chap. xxviii.

PART III.-Select Chapters taken from the Apostolic Epistles.

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1. The blessed consequences of our Justification by Jesus Christ, Rom. v. 2. Eulogium and Description of Charity, 1 Cor. xiii.

3. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ.-Victory over death and sin, 1 Cor. xv.

4. A Future Life.-The love of Christ, 2 Cor. v.

5. Spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus, Eph. 1.

6. Various Duties of the Christian Life, Eph. iv.-vi

7. Exhortations to Christian Holiness, Phil. iv.

8. The excellence of Godliness, 1 Tim. vi.

9. The supreme Deity and Dignity of Jesus Christ, his superiority to angels, and our duty in consequence, Heb. i., ii. 1-4

10. Exhortations to perseverance, Heb. xii.

11. Exhortations and Cautions, James v.

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12. Exhortation to steadfastness in the faith of Christ, from a consideration of the peculiar blessings and privileges conferred by Christ, 1 Pet. i., ii. 1-10.

13. Exhortation to various civil and relative duties, 1 Pet. ii, 11—25, iii. 1-13.

14. The hope and conduct of a Christian, 2 Pet. i.

15. The second advent of Christ, 2 Pet. iii.

16. The Love of God opposed to that of the world, 1 John iii.

17. Exhortation to Brotherly Love, 1 John iv.

No. V.

LIST, Comprising the most NECESSARY WORKS upon the Holy Scriptures, which the author trusts will be found sufficient for all ordinary purposes of study.

D'Allemand's Edition of the Hebrew Bible.

Rev. E. Valpy's Edition of the Greek Testament, with Notes. In 3 vols. 8vo.

Vetus Testamentum Græcum (Valpy's Edition,) 8vo.

Holy Bible, with marginal renderings and references, 8vo.

Rev. Geo. Townsend's Harmony of the Old Testament, 2 vols. 8vo. -Harmony of the New Testament, 2 vols. 8vo. Introduction to the Critical Study and Knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. By the author of this volume, 4 vols. 8vo.

Professor Lee's Lectures on the Hebrew Language, 8vo.; or,

Mr. Yeates's Hebrew Grammar, 8vo.

Gibb's Hebrew and English Lexicon, 8vo; or,
Parkhurst's Hebrew and English Lexicon, 8vo.

Greek Lexicon to the New Testament, edited by the

Rev. H. J. Rose.

Winer's Greek Grammar of the New Testament, 8vo.

Robinson's Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament, 8vo. ; or,

Wahl's Clavis Philologica Novi Testamenti

Rev. Dr. D'Oyly's and Bp. Mant's Commentary on the Bible, 3 vols,

4to.

Rev. Matthew Henry's, or Rev. Tho. Scott's Commentary on the Bible, each 6 vols. 4to., and Rev. W. Burkitt's Expository Notes, &c. on the New Testament, will be found particularly useful for practical and expository study.

Bp. Horne's Commentary on the Psalms, 2 vols. 8vo.

Rev. Messrs. Elsley's and Slade's Annotations on the New Testament, 5 vols. 8vo.

Rev. S. T. Bloomfield's Recensio Synoptica Annotationis Sacræ, &c. 7 vols. 8vo.

Rev. Dr. Doddridge's Family Expositor, 6 vols. 8vo.

Rev. Dr. Robinson's Biblical and Ecclesiastical Dictionary, 8vo.

Dr. Harris's Natural History of the Bible, 8vo.

Rev. Geo. Holden's Testimonies to the Deity of Christ, 8vo.

Rev. Dr. J. P. Smith's Scripture Testimony to the Messiah, 3 vols 8vo.

Rev. J. Butterworth's Concordance, 8vo.

Bp. Gastrell's Christian Institutes, 12mo.; or,

Mr. Warden's System of Revealed Religion, 2 vols. 8vo.

Bp. Newton's Dissertations on the Prophecies, 2 vols. 8vo.

Should more extended commentaries be required than those here specified, the reader is referred to the works of Dr. A. CLARKE, and others, which are enumerated in the Appendix to Vol. II. of the author's larger Introduction.

No. VI.

A CONCISE CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF THE PRINCIPAL EPOCHS MEN-
TIONED IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS.

I. OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY.

B C.

The Creation of the World

4004

Noah born

2948