A View of the Organization and Order of the Primitive Church: Containing a Scriptural Plan of the Apostolic Church; with a Historical Outline of the Church to the End of the Second Century: to which is Added, the Apostolic Succession, Connecting it with the Church of the Present DayHitchcock & Stafford, 1842 - 408 pages |
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... Mat . iii . 16. - Usage of Primitive Christians . - Barnabas , Hermas , Justin , Tertullian , CHAPTER VII . Subjects of baptism - Scripture account of , 42 52 69 CHAPTER VIII . Subjects of baptism - Testimony of Fathers.
... Mat . iii . 16. - Usage of Primitive Christians . - Barnabas , Hermas , Justin , Tertullian , CHAPTER VII . Subjects of baptism - Scripture account of , 42 52 69 CHAPTER VIII . Subjects of baptism - Testimony of Fathers.
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... Christianity in the days of the Apostles - in the second century - in the fifth century . - Number of Christians in the fifth century , APPENDIX , 381 - - 397 405 EPISTLE TO THE READER . No apology need be offered CONTENTS .
... Christianity in the days of the Apostles - in the second century - in the fifth century . - Number of Christians in the fifth century , APPENDIX , 381 - - 397 405 EPISTLE TO THE READER . No apology need be offered CONTENTS .
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... Christians , nor has he made any allusion to any of their principles or practices , except as they fell necessarily within the scope of his inquiry . He has thus avoided controversy with all preceding writers , and with all existing ...
... Christians , nor has he made any allusion to any of their principles or practices , except as they fell necessarily within the scope of his inquiry . He has thus avoided controversy with all preceding writers , and with all existing ...
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... Christians , within that period . Indeed , it has been his design , under both heads , to give all the direct evidence there is on this subject , whatever might be its weight ; and also , to add such presumptive evidence as bears ...
... Christians , within that period . Indeed , it has been his design , under both heads , to give all the direct evidence there is on this subject , whatever might be its weight ; and also , to add such presumptive evidence as bears ...
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... Christians , have been discussed with those who dis- sent from the conclusions drawn in this book . In this way the author has been rendered familiar with the various claims , interpretations , and expositions of opposing parties , and ...
... Christians , have been discussed with those who dis- sent from the conclusions drawn in this book . In this way the author has been rendered familiar with the various claims , interpretations , and expositions of opposing parties , and ...
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Page 160 - For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Page 191 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Page 149 - One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Page 186 - Jerusalem ; whom they slew and hanged on a tree : him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly ; not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
Page 99 - Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
Page 393 - It is evident unto all men, diligently reading holy Scripture and ancient authors, that from the Apostles' time there have been these Orders of Ministers in Christ's Church, — Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
Page 99 - And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
Page 168 - For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Page 210 - Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Page 36 - God, but into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the errors of the people ; the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest...