So too, in forming a constitution, or in enacting rules of procedure, or making canons, the people do not merely passively assent, but actively cooperate. They have, in all these matters, the same authority as the clergy.

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The Church, during the apostolic age, did not consist of isolated, independent congregations, but was...

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Christ has not only ordained that there shall be such officers in his Church -...

That the apostolic office is temporary, is a plain historical fact.

That the apostolic office is temporary, is a plain historical fact.

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Original sin is the only rational solution of the undeniable fact of the deep, universal...

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As the Church is the aggregate of believers, there is an intimate analogy between the...

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It is a thoroughly anti-christian doctrine that the Spirit of God, and therefore the life...

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The functions of these elders, therefore, determine the power of the people; for a representative...

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The Reformers, therefore, as instruments in the hands of God, in delivering the Church from...

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The Galatians are severely censured for giving heed to false doctrines, and are called to...

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Original sin is the only rational solution of the undeniable fact of the deep, universal...

The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God

The ultimate ground of faith and knowledge is confidence in God

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The Church, however, is a self-governing society, distinct from the State, having its officers and...

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The office of presbyters is a permanent one.

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All the reasons which require the subjection of a believer to the brethren of a...

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But to be the Vicar of Christ, to claim to exercise his prerogatives on earth,...

There can, therefore, be no doubt that Presbyterians do carry out the principle that Church...

There can, therefore, be no doubt that Presbyterians do carry out the principle that Church...

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The right of the people to a substantive part in the government of the Church...

The Independent or Congregational theory includes two principles; first, that the governing and executive power...

The Independent or Congregational theory includes two principles; first, that the governing and executive power...

Ruling elders are declared to be the representatives of the people.

Ruling elders are declared to be the representatives of the people.

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If all Church power vests in the clergy, then the people are practically bound to...