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Jesus Christ, our Mediator, has the government (both of the Church and all things for the Church) laid upon his shoulder. Thus do they err who deny a jus divinum or jure divino—a divine right—in this matter of...
Read MoreThus do the Latitudinarians and many of the Sectaries err who maintain that the Scriptures hold forth no Church which by divine right is that which ought to exist to the exclusion of all others. They are confuted...
Read MoreThus do the Quakers and other Fanatics err denying that Christ has appointed officers for the edification of the church and the perfection of the saints. They are confuted for the following reasons...
Read MoreThus do the Quakers and certain sects of Anabaptists err denying the perpetuity of the pastoral office in the time of the Gospel. They are confuted for the following reasons: 1.) Jeremiah speaks of a time when the Lord would give...
Read MoreThere is a distinction both of gift and office between the pastor and teacher. The distinction between gifts is held out in these considerations: 1.) Pastors (ποιμένας-poimenas) are those gifted to feed (ποιμάνατε-poimanate) the flock...
Read MoreThus do the Prelates err that charge upon the Reformed churches the invention of what they term “lay elders.” We confess that they are officers somewhat strange and new to the Church of England...
Read MoreThey are found in Christ’s catalog of church officers distinct from all other officers extraordinary and ordinary—helps, 1 Cor. 12:28. The Greek word ἀντιλήμψεις[antilempseis] properly signifies “to lay hold of as in taking up some burden or weight.” Metaphorically, it is here used...
Read MoreThe various duties required in public worship—joint prayer and praise and their hearing of the preached Word and administration of sacraments all point to both the lawfulness and expediency of fixed...
Read MoreThus do the Quakers and certain Anabaptists err denying that church officers are requisite for the well being of the church. They are confuted because: 1.) The apostle commends such officers as both labor in word and doctrine and rule to the remembrance and honor of...
Read MorePrayer being an expression of dependence and reliance upon God is an ordinance in a single congregation. God’s people are commanded thus to offer their desires unto him, Ps. 62:8. Christian prayer, being offered through the mediation of Christ, is to be offered in his name, John 16:23; and that by the grace of his Spirit...
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