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The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches…The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches…
The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches walking in brotherly equality, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bight golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches walking in brotherly equalitie, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bythe golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...
London: printed by Matthew Simmons, 1645
THE Way of the Churches of Christ in NEW-ENGLAND, Measured by the G… › Chapter 4 › Section 6
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Against this sundry things are objected, and such (as seem) of much weight; as
Against this sundry things are objected, and such (as seeme) of much weight; as
1. That the Sacrament of Baptism hath been administered to some who were no members of any visible Church, and therefore why not to the Children of non-members? as Philip baptized the Eunuch, Acts 8.37, 38. and Peter baptized Cornelius and his household, Acts 10.47, 48. Paul baptized Lydia and her household, the Gaoler and his household, Acts 16.15.33. To which we answer three things.
1. That the Sacrament of Baptisme hath been administred to some who were no members of any visible Church, and therefore why not to the Children of non-members? as Philip baptized the Eunuch, Acts 8.37, 38. and Peter baptized Cornelius and his houshold, Acts 10.47, 48. Paul baptized Lydia and her houshold, the Gaoler and his houshold, Acts 16.15.33. To which wee answer three things.
1First, The Apostles had an unlimited power, and might baptize believers professing the faith, and their seed, wheresoever they came, but the power of Pastors and Teachers is limited to their own particular visible Church, which hath called them to minister unto them.