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... inference from all the facts which we have been considering , viz . , that while some features of the Jewish polity were laid aside as tem- porary , the government by Elders was retained as a permanent principle of organization in the ...
... inference from all the facts which we have been considering , viz . , that while some features of the Jewish polity were laid aside as tem- porary , the government by Elders was retained as a permanent principle of organization in the ...
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... inference , that the powers here ascribed to the Ephesian presbyters were powers to be exercised in virtue of their presbyterial character , and not by dele- gation from a higher class of permanent church - offi- cers . For if the ...
... inference , that the powers here ascribed to the Ephesian presbyters were powers to be exercised in virtue of their presbyterial character , and not by dele- gation from a higher class of permanent church - offi- cers . For if the ...
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... that which is derived by inference from Paul's instructions , but that even in de- fault of such assertion , the contested point might pos- sibly have been much more indisputable than it is . THE PRIMITIVE PRESBYTERS . 51.
... that which is derived by inference from Paul's instructions , but that even in de- fault of such assertion , the contested point might pos- sibly have been much more indisputable than it is . THE PRIMITIVE PRESBYTERS . 51.
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... in comparison with that of Paul's govern- ing themselves . That they governed and ordained , is a mere inference from Paul's advising them how they should exercise these powers . But that they them- selves 60 ESSAY II .
... in comparison with that of Paul's govern- ing themselves . That they governed and ordained , is a mere inference from Paul's advising them how they should exercise these powers . But that they them- selves 60 ESSAY II .
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... inference . The fact itself is upon record in these three epistles , which are nothing more nor less than three solemn acts of apostolical authority . The fact , then , that Timothy and Titus were infe- rior to Paul in rank and office ...
... inference . The fact itself is upon record in these three epistles , which are nothing more nor less than three solemn acts of apostolical authority . The fact , then , that Timothy and Titus were infe- rior to Paul in rank and office ...
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Page 112 - If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
Page 32 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He hath purchased with His own blood.
Page 30 - And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons...
Page 121 - Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins : keep thyself pure.
Page 43 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Page 125 - And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Page 124 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Page 104 - ... brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia.
Page 43 - Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind ; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Page 8 - And the king went up into the house of the Lord, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great : and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the Lord.