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Jesus the Christ, Chapter 38 summary

Chapter 38 of 41 · 23 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 38, Matthias joins the Twelve, the Holy Ghost empowers their ministry, and the Church grows through preaching, healing, and persecution. Stephen dies for his testimony, Saul becomes a witness of Christ, and John receives revelation before the account closes with apostasy and the end of recognized apostolic administration.

What happens

  1. After the ascension, the disciples gather in prayer, and Matthias is chosen by lot to fill Judas Iscariot’s vacant office.
  2. At Pentecost, the apostles receive the Holy Ghost, speak different languages, and baptize about three thousand converts.
  3. Peter and John heal and preach despite arrests; Gamaliel prevents the council from killing the apostles, who endure beatings and continue teaching.
  4. Stephen declares his vision of Christ and is stoned; persecution scatters disciples who spread the gospel.
  5. Jesus appears to Saul near Damascus; Ananias restores his sight, and Saul receives baptism and begins preaching Christ.
  6. The account surveys apostolic ministry, Paul’s encounters with Christ, John’s revelation on Patmos, and the spread of apostasy.

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