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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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2. The Churches of Christ do stand in a Sisterly Relation to each other Cant. 8. 8. Being united in the same Faith and Order, Eph. 4. 5. Col. 2. 5. To walk by the same Rule, Phil. 3. 16. In the Exercise of the same Ordinances for the same End, Eph. 4. 11, 12, 13. ⟨p. 42⟩1 Cor. 16. 1. Under one and the same Political Head, the Lord Jesus Christ, Eph.1.22,23▪ and 4,5. Rev. 2.1. which Union Infers a Communion suitable thereunto.
2. The Churches of Christ do stand in a Sisterly Relation to each otherCant. 8. 8. Being united in the same Faith and Order, Eph. 4. 5. Col. 2. 5. To walk by the same Rule, Phil. 3. 16. In the Exercise of the same Ordinan••s for the same End, Eph. 4. 11, 12, 13. ⟨p. 42⟩1 Cor. 16. 1. Under one and the same Political Head, the Lord Jesus Christ, Eph.1.22,23▪ and 4,5.