VOLUME NINE

BOOK ONE

Conversation

on the Acts of the Apostles

Typesetting and editing of the text by Konstantin Varlamov, Ulyanovsk.

DISCOURSE 1 (on Acts 1:1-2). The meaning of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Why is the divinity of Christ not clearly spoken of in Acts? — Why baptism during the time of Chrysostom was not performed at Pentecost. — About those who postpone baptism. Baptism should not be postponed.

DISCOURSE 2 (on Acts 1:6). Against the Manichaeans.

DISCOURSE 3 (on Acts 1:12). The office of the bishop. — His dignity.

DISCOURSE 4 (on Acts 2:1-2). Why did the Holy Spirit descend on Pentecost? "The Holy Spirit descended on the worshippers. — On Ap. Petra. — Comparison of the Apostles with the Philosophers.

DISCOURSE 5 (on Acts 2:14). Flattery should be avoided. "What do you mean, the moon will turn into blood?" — What is the true benefit of a bishop? "Christ established new laws.

DISCOURSE 6 (on Acts 2:22). The dignity of Peter. — What does it mean to love Christ? — What is the difference between a gentle soul? — Harm caused by anger.

DISCOURSE 7 (on Acts 2:37). Meekness is a great blessing. The wicked are his own enemy.

DISCOURSE 8 (on Acts 3:1). Peter did not seek glory. "Virtue is always useful. "Sins are like thorns. — The firmness of the spirit of the saint. "A crowd that does not fulfill the will of God is worth nothing.

DISCOURSE 9 (on Acts 3:12). The modesty of the speaker is of great benefit to the listener. — The Quality of Peter's Speech. God directs evil deeds to good. — Against the use of an oath.

БЕСЕДА 10 (на Деян. 4:1). Сила речи Петровой. — Доблесть апостолов. — Твердость Петра. — Суетность зрелищ. — Против клятвы.

БЕСЕДА 11 (на Деян. 4:23). Знамения воскресения. — Богатство, население Константинополя и милостыня. — Против клятвы.

БЕСЕДА 12 (на Деян. 4:36–37). Из каких противоположностей слагалась жизнь апостолов. — О святотатцах времени Златоуста. — Удивительная жизнь первых христиан. — Много согрешающим следует много бояться.

БЕСЕДА 13 (на Деян. 5: 17–18). Радость страдающих за Христа. — Бедность — надежная защита. — Против клятвы.

БЕСЕДА 14 (на Деян. 5:34). Что такое — ежедневное служение. — Когда появилось название пресвитеров и диаконов. — Любовь и милосердие к врагам. — Никто не может нас обидеть кроме нас самих.