The Constitution of the Reformed Dutch Church of North America: With an Appendix, Containing Formularies for the Use of the Churches; Together with the Rules and Orders for the Government of the General Synod. The Catechism, Articles of Faith, Canons of the Synod of Dordrecht, and LiturgyG.W. Mentz & Son, 1840 - 131 pages |
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... teach and defend , both in public and private , the doctrines established in the standards aforesaid . And , should ever any part of these doctrines appear to us du- bious , we will not divulge the same to the people , nor disturb the ...
... teach and defend , both in public and private , the doctrines established in the standards aforesaid . And , should ever any part of these doctrines appear to us du- bious , we will not divulge the same to the people , nor disturb the ...
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... teach , and faithfully to de- fend the aforesaid doctrine , without either directly or indirectly contradicting the same by our public preaching or writings . We declare , moreover , that we not only reject all errors that militate ...
... teach , and faithfully to de- fend the aforesaid doctrine , without either directly or indirectly contradicting the same by our public preaching or writings . We declare , moreover , that we not only reject all errors that militate ...
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... teach , and have the confidence of the churches , they shall always , for the greater security , be chosen and appointed by a majority of votes in the General Synod only . To prevent , as far as possible , the unhappy consequences of ...
... teach , and have the confidence of the churches , they shall always , for the greater security , be chosen and appointed by a majority of votes in the General Synod only . To prevent , as far as possible , the unhappy consequences of ...
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... teaching , and moral con- duct . SEC . 3. No Professor of Theology shall be per- mitted to officiate until he shall ... teach , and faithfully defend the aforesaid doctrine ; and that we will not inculcate or write , either publicly or ...
... teaching , and moral con- duct . SEC . 3. No Professor of Theology shall be per- mitted to officiate until he shall ... teach , and faithfully defend the aforesaid doctrine ; and that we will not inculcate or write , either publicly or ...
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... teach , or defend the same , by preaching or writing , until we have first fully revealed such sentiments to the General Synod , to whom we are responsible ; that our opinions may in the said General Synod re- ceive a thorough ...
... teach , or defend the same , by preaching or writing , until we have first fully revealed such sentiments to the General Synod , to whom we are responsible ; that our opinions may in the said General Synod re- ceive a thorough ...
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Page 106 - God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Page 37 - For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat ; this is my body, which is broken for you : this do in remembrance of me.
Page 120 - Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Page 113 - Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Page 130 - God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made: Who for us men, and for our salvation came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, And was made man, And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate.
Page 125 - And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Page 117 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief : for that is unprofitable for you.
Page 129 - I BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all things visible and invisible : And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds ; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father...
Page 64 - For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor? or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again ? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things : to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Page 125 - God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept : and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof...