The doctrine of instituted churches explained and proved from the word of God

The Persons that are sent to Administer Baptism, are the same that are sent to Preach the Word, Matth. 28.19,20. Tho the Apostles did sometimes decline it, yet we have reason to conclude that they committed it to Inferior Ministers; After the Example of Christ, who did not commit it to the People, but to his Disciples, John 4.2. Therefore such Preachers as are not ordained Ministers, are not to Baptize.

The Persons that are sent to Administer Baptism, are the same that are sent to Preach the Word, Matth. 28.19,20. Tho the Apostles did sometimes decline it, yet we have reason to conclude that they committed it to Inferiour Ministers; After the Example of Christ, who did not commit it to the People, but to his Disciples, John 4.2. Therefore such Preachers as are not ordained Ministers, are not to Baptize.

Baptism may be Administered either in the Public Assembly or in private, there is no appointment that necessitates the public performance of it, there is nothing in the Nature of the ordinance that doth necessitate it; and we find that the Apostles and Apostolical Men, did it as there was occasion, both publicly and privately, Act. 8.38. and 9.18. and 16.33.

Baptism may be Administred either in the Publick Assembly or in private, there is no appointment that necessitates the publick performance of it, there is nothing in the Nature of the ordinance that doth necessitate it; and we find that the Apostles and Apostolical Men, did it as there was occasion, both publickly and privately,