A View of the Organization and Order of the Primitive Church: Containing a Scriptural Plan of the Apostolic Church; with a Historical Outline of the Church to the End of the Second Century: to which is Added, the Apostolic Succession, Connecting it with the Church of the Present Day |
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... performed by various persons ; but nowhere would he find an enumeration of the various ranks and grades of offi- cers ; nowhere a distinct account of the power and duty inci- dent to each ; and for a very satisfactory reason , that both ...
... performed by various persons ; but nowhere would he find an enumeration of the various ranks and grades of offi- cers ; nowhere a distinct account of the power and duty inci- dent to each ; and for a very satisfactory reason , that both ...
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... performed by special com- mand at that time . To do this , however , it would only be necessary for him to bear in mind , that as the persons to whom these letters were written , were at a distance from the army , and were only ...
... performed by special com- mand at that time . To do this , however , it would only be necessary for him to bear in mind , that as the persons to whom these letters were written , were at a distance from the army , and were only ...
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... performed some duty in the Church , by virtue of it . 8. The nature of an office in the Apostolic Church , can not be learned from its name , but must be determined by the nature and extent of the power ascribed to the office ; or ex ...
... performed some duty in the Church , by virtue of it . 8. The nature of an office in the Apostolic Church , can not be learned from its name , but must be determined by the nature and extent of the power ascribed to the office ; or ex ...
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... performing these duties . ( 4. ) It also follows , that if every Church must have such a head , then there can be no such thing as a head over these heads . Each head must be the highest authority , on earth , over the body . Hence ...
... performing these duties . ( 4. ) It also follows , that if every Church must have such a head , then there can be no such thing as a head over these heads . Each head must be the highest authority , on earth , over the body . Hence ...
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... performing the rite , in the New Testament . tism . 4. The account given of it by the Primitive Christians . The words used in the New Testament on this subject , are BAPTIZO , to baptize ; and the derivative , BAPTISMOS , bap- Our ...
... performing the rite , in the New Testament . tism . 4. The account given of it by the Primitive Christians . The words used in the New Testament on this subject , are BAPTIZO , to baptize ; and the derivative , BAPTISMOS , bap- Our ...
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Page 160 - For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Page 191 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Page 149 - One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Page 186 - Jerusalem ; whom they slew and hanged on a tree : him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly ; not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
Page 99 - Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
Page 393 - It is evident unto all men, diligently reading holy Scripture and ancient authors, that from the Apostles' time there have been these Orders of Ministers in Christ's Church, — Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
Page 99 - And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
Page 168 - For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Page 210 - Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Page 36 - God, but into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself and for the errors of the people ; the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest...