A plea for the reformation of the congregational Churches, 2 lects. To which is added, A Church of God |
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... pastor , bishop , or elder in a par- ticular church , which hath its rule in itself , other elders for rule being unnecessary . This is a NOVEL OPINION , contra- dictory to the sense and practice of the church in all ages ; and I shall ...
... pastor , bishop , or elder in a par- ticular church , which hath its rule in itself , other elders for rule being unnecessary . This is a NOVEL OPINION , contra- dictory to the sense and practice of the church in all ages ; and I shall ...
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... pastors ( Tit . i . 5. ) . The apostolic direc- tions to Titus form part of our Scriptures given by inspiration , which , together with those written for the then use of Timothy , who was , probably , in similar circumstances , are ...
... pastors ( Tit . i . 5. ) . The apostolic direc- tions to Titus form part of our Scriptures given by inspiration , which , together with those written for the then use of Timothy , who was , probably , in similar circumstances , are ...
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... interests of religion , but they never seem to think that the apostolic con- stitution of having several efficient pastors in each Church , worthy of a moment's consideration as a good THE CORRUPTED CHURCH DETECTED . 13.
... interests of religion , but they never seem to think that the apostolic con- stitution of having several efficient pastors in each Church , worthy of a moment's consideration as a good THE CORRUPTED CHURCH DETECTED . 13.
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... pastor , though they frequently show their regret at his inefficiency , by changing him for one they like better . I ... pastors ; and were I to proceed to unmask the complication of errors which lie crouched under the fairest face of ...
... pastor , though they frequently show their regret at his inefficiency , by changing him for one they like better . I ... pastors ; and were I to proceed to unmask the complication of errors which lie crouched under the fairest face of ...
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... pastors , in addition to feeding the Church with sound knowledge , shall put in their claim also , unitedly to gratify themselves in detailing to their fellow - members the progress of the work of God amongst them , the You shall behold ...
... pastors , in addition to feeding the Church with sound knowledge , shall put in their claim also , unitedly to gratify themselves in detailing to their fellow - members the progress of the work of God amongst them , the You shall behold ...
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Page 5 - For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment ; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him ; Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor; Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool ; are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts...
Page 6 - For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.
Page 14 - For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Page 15 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Page 15 - For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body : so also is Christ. For by one spirit are we all baptized into one body...
Page 42 - Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Page 16 - And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee ; nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of yon. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary...
Page 16 - That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
Page 14 - I Beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Page 6 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him 1 But ye have despised the poor.