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A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by…
A disquisition concerning ecclesiastical councils. Proving, that not only pastors, but brethren delegated by the churches, have equally a right to a decisive vote in such assemblies. : To which is added, proposals concerning consociation of churches, agreed upon by a synod, which convened at Boston, in New-England. : With a preface, containing a further vindication of the Congregational discipline. / By Increase Mather. D.D. ; [Ten lines of quotations]
Boston: printed for N. Boone, 1716
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For to such a Church Christ hath given the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, that what they bind o• loose on […], ⟨p. 41⟩shall be bound or loosed in Heaven, Mat. 16. 19. and 18. 17, 18. Elders are Ordained in every Church. Acts 14. 23. Tit. 1. 5. and are therein Authorized Officially to Administer in the Word, Prayer, Sacraments & Censures, Mat. 28. 19, 20. Acts 6. 4. 1 Cor. 4. 1, 5. 4. 12. Ac•s 20. 29. 1 Tim. 5. 17. and 3, 5. The reproving of the Church of Corinth, and of the Asian Churches severally, imports they had Power, each of them within themselves, to reform the Abuses that were amongst them. 1 Cor. 5. Rev▪ 2. 14, 20. Hence it follows, Consociation of Churches is not to hinder the Exercise of this Power, but by Counsel from the Word of God, to direct and strengthen the same on all Occasions.
For to such a Church Christ hath given the Keyes of the Kingdom of Heaven, that what they bind o• loose on 〈…〉, ⟨p. 41⟩shall be bound or loosed in Heaven, Mat. 16. 19