A53704:737
An enquiry into the original, nature, institution, power, order and communion of evangelical churches.…
An enquiry into the original, nature, institution, power, order and communion of evangelical churches. The first part with an answer to the discourse of the unreasonableness of separation written by Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of Pauls, and in defence of the vindication of non-conformists from the guilt of schism / by John Owen.An enquiry into the original, nature, institution, power, order and communion of evangelical churches. The first part with an answer to the discourse of the unreasonableness of separation written by Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of Pauls, and in defence of the vindication of non-conformists from the guilt of schisme / by John Owen.
London: printed by J. Richardson for Nath. Ponder, 1681
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(4.) What is our Judgment concerning Parochial Assemblies; how far we separate from them, or refrain Communion with them, what are the Reasons whereon we do so, hath been now fully declared, and thereunto we must appeal on all occasions; for we cannot acquiesce in what is unduly imposed on us, either as unto Principles or Practise.
(4.) What is our Judgment concerning Parochial Assemblies; how far we separate from them, or refrain Communion with them, what are the Reasons whereon we do so, hath been now fully declared, and thereunto we must appeal on all occasions; for we cannot acquiesce in what is unduely imposed on us, either as unto Principles or Practise.
To show, as he saith, the Insufficiency of our Cause of Separation, he will take this way, namely, to show the great absurdities that follow on the allowance of them; and adds,
To shew, as he saith, the Insufficiency of our Cause of Separation, he will take this way, namely, to shew the great absurdities that follow on the allowance of them; and addes,
These five especially I shall insist upon; 1. That it weakens the Cause of Reformation. ⟨p. 286⟩2. That it hinders all Union between the Protestant Churches. 3. That it justifies the ancient Schisms, which have been always condemned by the Christian Church. 4. That it makes Separation Endless. 5. That it is contrary to the Obligation that lies on all Christians to preserve the Peace and Unity of the Church.
These five especially I shall insist upon; 1. That it weakens the Cause of Reformation.