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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] |