A53704:811
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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(3.) By what means they are to be preserved.
1. We are obliged to follow Peace with all men, to seek Peace and pursue it, and if it be possible to live peaceably with all men.
2. There is a peculiar Obligation upon us, to seek the Peace and prosperity of the whole visible Church of Christ on Earth, and therein as we have Opportunity to do good unto the whole household of Faith. And considering what Differences, what Divisions, what Exasperations there are among Professors of the Name of Christ all the World over, to abide steadfast in seeking the Good of them all, and doing Good unto them, as we have opportunity, is as evident an indication of Gospel Love, as any thing else whatever can be.
2. There is a peculiar Obligation upon us, to seek the Peace and prosperity of the whole visible Church of Christ on Earth, and therein as we have Opportunity to do good unto the whole houshold of Faith. And considering what Differences, what Divisions, what Exasperations there are among Professors of the Name of Christ all the World over, to abide stedfast in seeking the Good of them all, and doing Good unto them, as wee have opportunity, is as evident an indication of Gospel Love, as any thing else whatever can be.