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The Covenant of Grace
The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregational churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodadation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregationall churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.
London: printed by M.S. for Francis Eglesfield and John Allen, 1655
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Object. 2. Our Synods consisting only of such Members as are Messengers of Churches, seem not to be exemplified by that, Acts 15. because that Assembly was constituted not of Messengers of the Church of Antioch, and the whole Fraternity of the Church of Jerusalem.
Object. 2. Our Synods consisting onely of such Members as are Messengers of Churches, seem not to be exemplified by that, Acts 15. because that Assembly was constituted not of Messengers of the Church of Antioch, and the whole Fraternity of the Church of Jerusalem.
Resp. 1. It's not to be doubted but the Apostles and Elders were present, according to the desire of the Church of Jerusalem, and so were as Messengers.
2 'Tis all one upon this point, whether a Church be present by the Fraternity it self, or by their Messengers: If conveniency of the place, and transaction of affairs will permit, 'tis at the choice of the Fraternity to be present immediately, or to send their Messengers.
2 'Tis all one upon this point, whether a Church be present by the Fraternity it selfe, or by their Messengers: If conveniency of the place, and transaction of affaires will permit, 'tis at the choyce of the Fraternity to be present immediately, or to send their Messengers.