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There are several theories advanced for defining the limits and extent of that Church fellowship, or ecclesiastical communion, demanded by the Christian faith: 1. The Latitudinarian Theory. This theory admits to sealing ordinances (i.e.,particularly the sacrament of the Lord’s supper), at their own option, all who will...
Read MoreThere are several notions upon which every refinement of manners is built and improved, especially under the influence of grace: 1. There is a certain instinctive tendency in mankind to entertain a common regard to one another. Even the heathens know that malice, envy, malignity, lack of natural...
Read MoreWe should understand that the church has everything essential to society, in common with societies of any kind. It is not enough to contradict this by asserting that the church, as Christ’s kingdom, is not of this world, John 18:36. Just because the principle of the church is from above, does not deny its real earthly...
Read MoreThe Word of God is the alone infallible rule to direct us how to glorify and enjoy God and none other foundation can establish the faith, obedience and fellowship of the Christian church, 1 Cor. 3:11. The design of the Holy Ghost is this place is to represent Christ as the foundation of the communion of saints in...
Read MoreIf Christians view the terms upon which religious society exists a burden, it is to be observed that restrictions appear in every social connection of life, Rom. 14:7. The governing ends and purposes of society daily interfere with the narrow views and wishes of men in every relation, Ps. 68:6. Inflexibility in opinion...
Read MoreEven the wildest enthusiasts admit the need for some kind of order and discipline in their assemblies. This universal practice is founded on several unerring (i.e., undeceiving) principles: 1.) The present condition of human nature requires it, Rom. 8:7; 1 Pet. 2:13, 14. Because man is endued with reason...
Read MoreThere are several objections that are brought which have an appearance of plausibility often because of the use of Scripture. First, there are those objections based upon supposed Scriptural inferences which, they say, demonstrate the kingdom of God consists only in a spiritual disposition and a religious...
Read MoreBefore we discuss the principles which enjoin us to separate, we should be very careful to recognize that separation is the last resort of a desperate cause—one wherein communion cannot be held together with a good conscience, 1 Tim. 1:19. To withdraw for slight causes, which do not affect the conscience, is always...
Read MoreIf all the principles discussed hold, then it ought to appear highly reasonable and consonant to those principles that everyone admitted into church-communion, should be required to satisfy the church, previous to admission, concerning a soundness in the faith. Revealed truth is the very foundation of the...
Read MoreThese principles should lead to the conclusion that all who hold to the same religious connection should engage themselves in a labor of love toward one another, 1 Pet. 1:22. The true principles of church-communion ought to have a most direct and powerful influence to see the character of saints completed...
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