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| The Church the finished work of the Word Incarnate | 1 |
| Unity and visibility enter into the Church's idea, as set forth in its several |
| types | 2 |
| Visible headship also part of this idea | 5 |
| Christ on earth in two capacities, as founder and ruler,—Double |
| selection among the disciples, first of twelve, then of one | 6 |
| Statement of the question at issue in this treatise | 7 |
| First mention of Peter, the name promised | 8 |
| Meaning of the name, stone | 9 |
| The name conferred | 11 |
| Name explained, and promises attached | 12 |
| Classes of names given in Scripture | 16 |
| Parallel between Abraham and Peter | 17 |
| Source of pre-eminence in both, association with Christ | 23 |
| Instances of such association | 26 |
| Interpretation of S. Chrysostome | 27 |
| Summary | 28 |
