The Office Of Presbyters Is A Permanent

Faith Is Not A Blind, Irrational Conviction. In Order To Believe, We Must Know What We Believe, And The Grounds On Which Our Faith Rests.

The Bible Contains All The Extant Revelations Of God, Which He Designed To Be The Rule Of Faith And Practice For His Church; So That Nothing Can Rightfully Be Imposed On The Consciences Of Men As Truth Or Duty Which Is Not Taught Directly Or By Necessary Implication In The Holy Scriptures.

The Independent Or Congregational Theory Includes Two Principles; First, That The Governing And Executive Power In The Church Is In The Brotherhood; And Secondly, That The Church Organization Is Complete In Each Worshipping Assembly, Which Is Independent Of Every Other.

All The Reasons Which Require The Subjection Of A Believer To The Brethren Of A Particular Church Require His Subjection To All His Brethren In The Lord.

It Is Only When Men Associate With The Wicked With The Desire And Purpose Of Doing Them Good, That They Can Rely Upon The Protection Of God To Preserve Them From Contamination.