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 páginas |
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... establishing or enjoining diocesan episcopacy . The utmost that they con- tend for is , that there are facts stated by the inspired writers which indicate that this form of church government then existed . Even this allegation is wholly ...
... establishing or enjoining diocesan episcopacy . The utmost that they con- tend for is , that there are facts stated by the inspired writers which indicate that this form of church government then existed . Even this allegation is wholly ...
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... establish . It is well known that in the early part of the reign of queen Elizabeth , when the Puritans plead for still further reformation , and when the leading points of difference between them , and the court reformers , were ...
... establish . It is well known that in the early part of the reign of queen Elizabeth , when the Puritans plead for still further reformation , and when the leading points of difference between them , and the court reformers , were ...
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... established by law , than its state in the apostolic age , and as exhibited in the New Tetament . In other words , they virtually conceded , that the plan of church government which they thought proper to adopt , was not founded in the ...
... established by law , than its state in the apostolic age , and as exhibited in the New Tetament . In other words , they virtually conceded , that the plan of church government which they thought proper to adopt , was not founded in the ...
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... were tempted to prefer as involving the continuance of their own honours . The reformation could not really be said to be established in England until Elizabeth , who began to reign in 1558 , had xxviii PRELIMINARY LETTER .
... were tempted to prefer as involving the continuance of their own honours . The reformation could not really be said to be established in England until Elizabeth , who began to reign in 1558 , had xxviii PRELIMINARY LETTER .
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... established their claim . But nothing can be more unfounded than this triumph . We all acknowledge that there were Bishops in the days of the apostles , and that there must be Bishops in every regularly con- stituted Church in every age ...
... established their claim . But nothing can be more unfounded than this triumph . We all acknowledge that there were Bishops in the days of the apostles , and that there must be Bishops in every regularly con- stituted Church in every age ...
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 471 - 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.
Página 279 - And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 116 - ... for ye are yet carnal : for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal...
Página 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.