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 ControversyTowar, J. & D.M. Hogan, 1830 - 485 pages |
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... Ruling Elder considered , V. Testimony of the Fathers reviewed , VI . Testimony of the Reformers reviewed , 230 242 - 265 292 311 351 VII . Testimony of Calvin examined , 389 VIII . Testimony of the Successors of the Re- formers , 428 ...
... Ruling Elder considered , V. Testimony of the Fathers reviewed , VI . Testimony of the Reformers reviewed , 230 242 - 265 292 311 351 VII . Testimony of Calvin examined , 389 VIII . Testimony of the Successors of the Re- formers , 428 ...
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... ruling Elders , and Deacons ; but that neither of these are authorized to labour in the word and doctrine , or to administer either of the Christian sacraments . We suppose that there is a plain distinc- tion made in scripture between ...
... ruling Elders , and Deacons ; but that neither of these are authorized to labour in the word and doctrine , or to administer either of the Christian sacraments . We suppose that there is a plain distinc- tion made in scripture between ...
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... * 2. The power of government , or of ruling the Church , is also • Vindication of the Church and State of Scotland , p . 336 . D committed to Presbyters . This is denied by Episcopalians ; TESTIMONY OF SCRIPTURE . 25.
... * 2. The power of government , or of ruling the Church , is also • Vindication of the Church and State of Scotland , p . 336 . D committed to Presbyters . This is denied by Episcopalians ; TESTIMONY OF SCRIPTURE . 25.
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... ruling , as well as feeding . Here the government of this Church , then , as well as ministering in the word , is evidently vested in the Elders . No mention is made of any individual , who had the whole ruling power vested in him , or ...
... ruling , as well as feeding . Here the government of this Church , then , as well as ministering in the word , is evidently vested in the Elders . No mention is made of any individual , who had the whole ruling power vested in him , or ...
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... ruling Elders , or those who are appointed to assist in governing the Church , but who do not preach or administer sacraments . But this is not all bearing rule in the Church is unequivocally represented in this passage as a less ...
... ruling Elders , or those who are appointed to assist in governing the Church , but who do not preach or administer sacraments . But this is not all bearing rule in the Church is unequivocally represented in this passage as a less ...
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Page 31 - Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 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 260 - 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 142 - 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 29 - As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Page 465 - 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 291 - HOLY Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation : so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an Article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.
Page 13 - ... for ye are yet carnal : for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal and walk as men ? For while one saith, I am of Paul ; and another, I am of Apollos ; are ye not carnal...
Page 53 - AND in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Page 120 - 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.