On authority in the institution of ordinances and the minor arrangements of the Christian ChurchBlackwood & Sons, 1878 - 22 pages |
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... even this power is limited by the right of private judgment and liberty of conscience on the one hand , and the beneficent spirit and precepts of Christianity on the other . In regard 7 to doctrine , for instance , one great field 6.
... even this power is limited by the right of private judgment and liberty of conscience on the one hand , and the beneficent spirit and precepts of Christianity on the other . In regard 7 to doctrine , for instance , one great field 6.
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... precepts of the divine Word ; while others are called into existence by the sanctified wisdom and prudence of men - men who , however , occupy authoritative positions in the - So Church , and who act under the general.
... precepts of the divine Word ; while others are called into existence by the sanctified wisdom and prudence of men - men who , however , occupy authoritative positions in the - So Church , and who act under the general.
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... precept , requiring order and decency , and all that is becoming , in the Christian service . " Let all things be done decently and in order . " " Lay hands suddenly on no " " man . ' And the general precept or 14.
... precept , requiring order and decency , and all that is becoming , in the Christian service . " Let all things be done decently and in order . " " Lay hands suddenly on no " " man . ' And the general precept or 14.
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... precept or rule , though liable to be perverted or abused by applications of it that may be wholly unwarrantable , or by stretching it beyond its scope , is nevertheless divine , carrying along with it the authority and presence of that ...
... precept or rule , though liable to be perverted or abused by applications of it that may be wholly unwarrantable , or by stretching it beyond its scope , is nevertheless divine , carrying along with it the authority and presence of that ...
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... precept of Christ uttered at His baptism by John , " Suffer it to be so now , for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness . ' As history and experience , however , tell us , the authorities of the Church of Christ have often ...
... precept of Christ uttered at His baptism by John , " Suffer it to be so now , for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness . ' As history and experience , however , tell us , the authorities of the Church of Christ have often ...
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Page 6 - Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation : 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.
Page 5 - And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.
Page 5 - And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them; Receive ye the Holy Ghost. Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them, and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
Page 6 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of riot, or unruly.
Page 5 - Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Page 5 - Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost...
Page 16 - Suffer it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness
Page 5 - And to show that a descending authority was recognised by the apostles, after the ascension of Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit, Paul writes thus in his Epistles : " And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
Page 12 - Pharisees who have so long been engaged in tithing mint, anise, and cumin, while neglecting the weightier matters of the law, — judgment, mercy, and faith.