Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry: Addressed to the Members of the Presbyterian Churches in the City of New York. To which is Prefixed, a Letter on the Present Aspect and Bearing of the Episcopal Controversy |
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On the other hand , we maintain , that there is but one order of ministers of the
gospel in the Christian Church ; that every regular pastor of a congregation is a
scriptural Bishop ; or , in other words , that every Presbyter , who has been set
apart ...
On the other hand , we maintain , that there is but one order of ministers of the
gospel in the Christian Church ; that every regular pastor of a congregation is a
scriptural Bishop ; or , in other words , that every Presbyter , who has been set
apart ...
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... has the pastoral care of a particular congregation ; and that by scriptural or
primitive Episcopacy , is meant that government of the Church , by such Bishops ,
which existed in pure apostolic times , and for near two hundred years afterwards
.
... has the pastoral care of a particular congregation ; and that by scriptural or
primitive Episcopacy , is meant that government of the Church , by such Bishops ,
which existed in pure apostolic times , and for near two hundred years afterwards
.
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In other words , whether by the Church at Ephesus we are to understand , a
single congregation , or several separate societies , as the Presbyterian Church
in New - York comprehends several congregations ? –From the multitudes that
are ...
In other words , whether by the Church at Ephesus we are to understand , a
single congregation , or several separate societies , as the Presbyterian Church
in New - York comprehends several congregations ? –From the multitudes that
are ...
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... both signify an Assembly or Congregation of people convened for the worship
of God ; and they both signify , at the same time , the place in which the assembly
is TESTIMONY OF SCRIPTURE . 37.
... both signify an Assembly or Congregation of people convened for the worship
of God ; and they both signify , at the same time , the place in which the assembly
is TESTIMONY OF SCRIPTURE . 37.
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In fact , in one instance , a Christian congregation is by an inspired writer
denominated a Synagogue . The Apostle James says - Mùy brethren , have not
the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ the Lord of glory , with respect of persons . For if
there ...
In fact , in one instance , a Christian congregation is by an inspired writer
denominated a Synagogue . The Apostle James says - Mùy brethren , have not
the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ the Lord of glory , with respect of persons . For if
there ...
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Page 35 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Page 254 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Page 140 - It is not lawful for any man to take upon him the office of public preaching, or ministering the sacraments in the congregation, before he be lawfully called, and sent to execute the same. And those we ought to judge lawfully called and sent, which be chosen and called to this work by men who have public authority given unto them in the congregation, to call and send ministers into the Lord's vineyard.
Page 473 - A chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that are to show forth the praises of him, who hath called them out of darkness, into his marvellous light.
Page 279 - And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
Page 118 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Page xiv - And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Page 53 - Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Page 116 - ... for ye are yet carnal : for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal...
Page 289 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith ; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering : or he that teacheth, on teaching ; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
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| Title | Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry: Addressed to the Members of the Presbyterian Churches in the City of New York. To which is Prefixed, a Letter on the Present Aspect and Bearing of the Episcopal Controversy |
| Author | Samuel Miller |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Towar, J. & D.M. Hogan, 1830 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 31 aug. 2006 |
| Length | 485 pages |
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