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Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…
Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.
Oxford: printed by L.L. for T. Robinson, 1657
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And so dyed constantly (as it appears) in the profession of the Lord Jesus.
Baghdad was a City built not long before by the Saracens, wherein it is probable there were not at that time any Christians abiding: Add now to this story what our Saviour speaks Luck. 12. 8. I say unto you whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man confess before the Angels of God; and considering the unlimitedness of the expression as to any outward consideration, and tell me whether this man, or any other in the like condition, be not to be reckoned as a subject of Christs visible ⟨p. 140⟩Kingdom; a member of this Church in the world.
Bagdat was a City built not long before by the Saracens, wherein it is probable there were not at that time any Christians abiding: Adde now to this story what our Saviour speakes Luck. 12. 8. I say unto you whosoever shall confesse me before men, him shall the Sonne of man confesse before the Angells of God; and considering the unlimitednesse of the expression as to any outward consideration, and tell me whether this man, or any other in the like condition, be not to be reckoned as a subject of Christs visible ⟨p. 140⟩Kingdome; a member of this Church in the world.
Let us now recall to mind what we have in design;1 granting for our process sake, that Schism is the breach of any unity instituted and appointed by Christ▪ in what sense soever it is spoken of, our inquiry is, whether we are Guilty in any kind of such a breach, or the breach of such an Unity. This then now insisted on being the union of the Church of Christ, as visibly professing the word, according to his own mind, when I have laid down some general foundations of what is to ensue, I shall consider whether we are guilty of the breach of this Union and argue the several pretensions of men against us, especially of the Romanists on this account.