AS the Church of Christ, since Militant on Earth, hath not wanted Foreign Adversaries, who have taken crafty Counsels to cut off the Name of Israel from being a Nation;
AS the Church of christ, since Militant on Earth, hath not wanted Foreign Adversaries, who have taken crafty Counsels to Cut off the Name of Israel from being a nation;
some privily bringing in Damnable Heresies, to over-throw the Faith once delivered to the Saints, others corrupting its pure Worship, with Superstition and Idolatry;
Some privily bringing in Damnable Heresies, to overthrow the Faith once Delivered to the Saints, Others corrupting its pure Worship, with Superstition and Idolatry;
Yet He on whose Shoulders the Government of his Church is laid, hath well and wisely provided proper Remedies against all these Evils, Watchmen and Rulers;
Yet He on whose Shoulders the Government of his Church is laid, hath well and wisely provided proper Remedies against all these Evils, Watchmen and Rulers;
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And therefore secondly, The Church of Antioch determined to send Paul and Barnabas, with certain others, to the Apostles and Elders who were at Jerusalem;
And Therefore secondly, The Church of Antioch determined to send Paul and Barnabas, with certain Others, to the Apostles and Elders who were At Jerusalem;
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Thirdly, We have an Account of the Constitution of this Assembly, consisting of Apostles and Elders, both these resident at Jerusalem, and such as were delegated from Antioch, Vers. 6. Fourthly, The Method used to find out and determine this Controverted Truth, was, A Deliberate free and full debating the matter, and Reasoning from Scripture.
Thirdly, We have an Account of the Constitution of this Assembly, consisting of Apostles and Elders, both these resident At Jerusalem, and such as were delegated from Antioch, Vers. 6. Fourthly, The Method used to find out and determine this Controverted Truth, was, A Deliberate free and full debating the matter, and Reasoning from Scripture.
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where, 1. It is Enacted, That a Letter be written from the Synod, informing those Churches to which it was sent, with their final Determination and Judgment. 2. It is Enacted, That some Persons be Commissionated to carry, publish,
where, 1. It is Enacted, That a letter be written from the Synod, informing those Churches to which it was sent, with their final Determination and Judgement. 2. It is Enacted, That Some Persons be Commissionated to carry, publish,
or Employing those Persons to Execute this Act, viz. the Apostles, Elders, and Brethren, assembled with one accord. (2.) The Persons commissionated, to wit, chosen Men, with Paul and Barnabas.
or Employing those Persons to Execute this Act, viz. the Apostles, Elders, and Brothers, assembled with one accord. (2.) The Persons commissionated, to wit, chosen Men, with Paul and Barnabas.
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(4.) The Character and Recommendation of the Persons sent, which was their Credentials; 1. They were Chosen Men: 2. Men who had hazarded their Lives for the Name of Christ.
(4.) The Character and Recommendation of the Persons sent, which was their Credentials; 1. They were Chosen Men: 2. Men who had hazarded their Lives for the Name of christ.
Doctr. When the Necessity or Benefit of the Church requires, it is the Duty of those whom Christ hath cloathed with Authority to Rule it, to Assemble with one Accord,
Doctrine When the Necessity or Benefit of the Church requires, it is the Duty of those whom christ hath clothed with authority to Rule it, to Assemble with one Accord,
The presence and concurrence of the Holy Ghost granted them, the Remarkable Success by GOD's Blessing bestowed on those their Endeavours, shews us that they had a Call thereunto,
The presence and concurrence of the Holy Ghost granted them, the Remarkable Success by GOD's Blessing bestowed on those their Endeavours, shows us that they had a Call thereunto,
and under Laws and Government, and therefore is it called a Kingdom, whereof Christ is the King and Lawgiver, having Men 〈 ◊ 〉 Authority under Him, enabled to put in Execution His Laws;
and under Laws and Government, and Therefore is it called a Kingdom, whereof christ is the King and Lawgiver, having Men 〈 ◊ 〉 authority under Him, enabled to put in Execution His Laws;
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Cain and Abel meeting to offer Sacrifice, and bringing them to be offered by Adam, the then High-Priest of his Family, Gen. 4. Those who will have Publick Worship Instituted, Gen. 4.16. must understand Assemblies of distinct Families associating;
Cain and Abel meeting to offer Sacrifice, and bringing them to be offered by Adam, the then High-Priest of his Family, Gen. 4. Those who will have Public Worship Instituted, Gen. 4.16. must understand Assemblies of distinct Families associating;
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for no doubt Adam and his House did before this jointly worship the LORD, and Nature's Light hath instructed all Nations who have any Worship, to perform it in Publick Assemblies.
for no doubt Adam and his House did before this jointly worship the LORD, and Nature's Light hath instructed all nations who have any Worship, to perform it in Public Assemblies.
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2. It appears that under the Old Testament, GOD did require such as He had Authorized to Rule his Church, to Assemble for that End, as appears from Exod. 24.1.
2. It appears that under the Old Testament, GOD did require such as He had Authorized to Rule his Church, to Assemble for that End, as appears from Exod 24.1.
all which convened to be Witnesses of, and concur with the Congregation in their solemn Engaging in Covenant with the LORD; as also to be Witnesses of GOD 's Glorious Manifesting Himself to Moses, and giving him Authority, Vers. 10. and particularly to Judge and Determine in the Matters of Debate among that People,
all which convened to be Witnesses of, and concur with the Congregation in their solemn Engaging in Covenant with the LORD; as also to be Witnesses of GOD is Glorious Manifesting Himself to Moses, and giving him authority, Vers. 10. and particularly to Judge and Determine in the Matters of Debate among that People,
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as appears from Vers. 14. That GOD constituted such Assemblies, Rulers for ordinary, appears from Deut. 17.8, 9. where, in all Cases too difficult for their Inferiour Judicatories, the People are commanded to go to that Place which GOD should choose to set His Name there, to enquire of the Priests, Levites and Judges, in those Days, and are Commanded also to be Determined by their Sentence.
as appears from Vers. 14. That GOD constituted such Assemblies, Rulers for ordinary, appears from Deuteronomy 17.8, 9. where, in all Cases too difficult for their Inferior Judges, the People Are commanded to go to that Place which GOD should choose to Set His Name there, to inquire of the Priests, Levites and Judges, in those Days, and Are Commanded also to be Determined by their Sentence.
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Seeing then the People were bound to Attend, it's evident the Priests, Levites, &c. were obliged to Assemble, to hear, examine and determine such Matters as shou'd come before them:
Seeing then the People were bound to Attend, it's evident the Priests, Levites, etc. were obliged to Assemble, to hear, examine and determine such Matters as should come before them:
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This same is clear from Deut. 19.16, 17, 18. These Assemblies were Revived by good King Jehoshaphat, according the LORD 's Appointment, 2 Chron. 19.8, 9, 10, 11. Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the Priests,
This same is clear from Deuteronomy 19.16, 17, 18. These Assemblies were Revived by good King Jehoshaphat, according the LORD is Appointment, 2 Chronicles 19.8, 9, 10, 11. Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat Set of the Levites and the Priests,
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From all which is evident, 1. That as the Israelites were the Church of GOD, so they had Rulers Assembled for their Government. 2. That these were Church-Officers, Priests and Levites. 3. That the Matters they were concern'd in, were properly Ecclesiastical,
From all which is evident, 1. That as the Israelites were the Church of GOD, so they had Rulers Assembled for their Government. 2. That these were Church-Officers, Priests and Levites. 3. That the Matters they were concerned in, were properly Ecclesiastical,
were Divine, Deut. 17.11. 5. The End of such Assemblies was the Preservation of GOD 's Ordinances in their Purity, the Maintaining and Promoting of Peace and Holiess.
were Divine, Deuteronomy 17.11. 5. The End of such Assemblies was the Preservation of GOD is Ordinances in their Purity, the Maintaining and Promoting of Peace and Holiess.
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2. But it is further to be considered, That this Law, by vertue whereof they Assembled, was not a meet Positive or Temporary Law, peculiar to that Church only,
2. But it is further to be considered, That this Law, by virtue whereof they Assembled, was not a meet Positive or Temporary Law, peculiar to that Church only,
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For the Light of Nature being nothing else but the Dictate of Right Reason, discovering the Good or Evil of Mens Actions, according to their Agreement or Repugnancy to it;
For the Light of Nature being nothing Else but the Dictate of Right Reason, discovering the Good or Evil of Men's Actions, according to their Agreement or Repugnancy to it;
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Then did the Danites set up Idolatry, Judg. 18. Then did the Benjamites practise and patronize barbarous and inhumane Uncleanness, Judg. 19. for which Divine Vengeance pursued all. 2. The same Light of Nature teaches us, That no Society can be preserved without Laws Made and Executed by those on whom the Government lies.
Then did the Danites Set up Idolatry, Judges 18. Then did the Benjamites practise and patronise barbarous and inhumane Uncleanness, Judges 19. for which Divine Vengeance pursued all. 2. The same Light of Nature Teaches us, That no Society can be preserved without Laws Made and Executed by those on whom the Government lies.
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and if any thing be from the Light and Law of Nature, Laws, Law-Givers, and Law-Executors are. 3. Right Reason dictates agreeable to the Revealed Word of GOD, Prov. 11.14. That where there is no Counsel the People fall, but in the multitude of Counsellors there is Safety;
and if any thing be from the Light and Law of Nature, Laws, Law-Givers, and Law-Executors Are. 3. Right Reason dictates agreeable to the Revealed Word of GOD, Curae 11.14. That where there is no Counsel the People fallen, but in the multitude of Counsellors there is Safety;
so hath GOD planted in the Natural Body Ears and Eyes to Inform and Direct, for the Preservation of the Whole, and these He hath joyn'd together conveniently.
so hath GOD planted in the Natural Body Ears and Eyes to Inform and Direct, for the Preservation of the whole, and these He hath joined together conveniently.
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for Prevention of those Evils which might hurt the Flocks over whom they are Overseers. 4. Natural Light informs us, That as Equals can have no Empire over one another,
for Prevention of those Evils which might hurt the Flocks over whom they Are Overseers. 4. Natural Light informs us, That as Equals can have no Empire over one Another,
And Civilians accordingly teach, That refertur ad singulos quod publice fit per majorum partem; It relates to All, what is done Publickly by the Greater Part;
And Civilians accordingly teach, That refertur ad singulos quod publice fit per majorum partem; It relates to All, what is done Publicly by the Greater Part;
and it is Irrational, that a Lesser Number of Equals should overrule or determine the Greater. 5. The same Light dictates, That in a Society consisting of many Particular Societies, a Subordination of Power is Necessary, by which an Injured Party hath the Right of Appeal, from the Lower to the Superiour;
and it is Irrational, that a Lesser Number of Equals should overrule or determine the Greater. 5. The same Light dictates, That in a Society consisting of many Particular Societies, a Subordination of Power is Necessary, by which an Injured Party hath the Right of Appeal, from the Lower to the Superior;
Seeing GOD then hath so well provided Civil Societies, with all that is Necessary, for their Safety and Prosperity, shall we think Him less concern'd for the Church which He hath purchased with His own Blood, and to leave it a confused Chaos or Babel, daily liable to many Diseases,
Seeing GOD then hath so well provided Civil Societies, with all that is Necessary, for their Safety and Prosperity, shall we think Him less concerned for the Church which He hath purchased with His own Blood, and to leave it a confused Chaos or Babel, daily liable to many Diseases,
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for a Law of Nature being in it self Necessary, Just and Equitable, what would overturn such a Constitution, must be Contrary, and so Needless, Unjust and Unequal:
for a Law of Nature being in it self Necessary, Just and Equitable, what would overturn such a Constitution, must be Contrary, and so Needless, Unjust and Unequal:
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and to determine it, and to censure the Contemners and Neglecters of them, which our LORD would not have Commanded, had he not cloath'd them with Power to hear and judge. 3. This cannot be the whole Community of Believers,
and to determine it, and to censure the Contemners and Neglecters of them, which our LORD would not have Commanded, had he not clothed them with Power to hear and judge. 3. This cannot be the Whole Community of Believers,
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but a select Society, and that, 1. Because it is a Church to whom He hath given the Power of Binding and Loosing, Vers. 28. and whose Sentence he will ratifie in Heaven, which Power is apparently given to Church-Officers,
but a select Society, and that, 1. Because it is a Church to whom He hath given the Power of Binding and Losing, Vers. 28. and whose Sentence he will ratify in Heaven, which Power is apparently given to Church-Officers,
for to so many is the Promise of hearing Prayer made, Vers. 19. and of Christs presence in the midst of them, Vers. 20. which is a Promise made to Church-Officers, as appears from Matth. 28.20.
for to so many is the Promise of hearing Prayer made, Vers. 19. and of Christ presence in the midst of them, Vers. 20. which is a Promise made to Church-Officers, as appears from Matthew 28.20.
For then 1. The Apostle Paul hath not only not understood his Master, but expresly contradicted him; for 1 Cor. 6.1. he discharges all Saints to carry their Debates before Judges who were their Enemies, such as Heathens and Infidel Jews were at that time:
For then 1. The Apostle Paul hath not only not understood his Master, but expressly contradicted him; for 1 Cor. 6.1. he discharges all Saints to carry their Debates before Judges who were their Enemies, such as heathens and Infidel jews were At that time:
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Nor is it probable that CHRIST would direct His Disciples in case of private Differences, to Jewish or Roman Magistrates, His and their profest Enemies. 2. If the Civil Magistrate must be here understood, Christians had not such a Church for 300 years after Christ,
Nor is it probable that CHRIST would Direct His Disciples in case of private Differences, to Jewish or Roman Magistrates, His and their professed Enemies. 2. If the Civil Magistrate must be Here understood, Christians had not such a Church for 300 Years After christ,
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and so no Remedy in such Cases. 5. The matter appears here to be proper for the Cognizance of an Ecclesiastical Judicature, not being such a Crime as was punishable by the Civil Judge,
and so no Remedy in such Cases. 5. The matter appears Here to be proper for the Cognizance of an Ecclesiastical Judicature, not being such a Crime as was punishable by the Civil Judge,
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but it was an offence which, tho' at first private, became Scandalous by the Persons Impenitence and declared Rejecting the Admonition of two or three;
but it was an offence which, though At First private, became Scandalous by the Persons Impenitence and declared Rejecting the Admonition of two or three;
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or appoint means by which such Offenders may be Reconciled to the Church? Seeing then there is here a Church Authorized to hear and decide Differences, vers. 17. cloathed with a Power of Binding and Loosing, Vers. 18. having a Promise of hearing their Prayers,
or appoint means by which such Offenders may be Reconciled to the Church? Seeing then there is Here a Church Authorized to hear and decide Differences, vers. 17. clothed with a Power of Binding and Losing, Vers. 18. having a Promise of hearing their Prayers,
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Upon the Apostacy and Death of Judas, one of the Twelve, after CHRIST's Ascension, we find them Assembled to Elect and Ordain another Apostle in his room, Acts 1. Again, We find them Assembled to Ordain Deacons, Act 6. And in Acts 11. we find them convened and calling the Apostle Peter to an Account for his Converse with the Gentiles.
Upon the Apostasy and Death of Judas, one of the Twelve, After Christ's Ascension, we find them Assembled to Elect and Ordain Another Apostle in his room, Acts 1. Again, We find them Assembled to Ordain Deacons, Act 6. And in Acts 11. we find them convened and calling the Apostle Peter to an Account for his Converse with the Gentiles.
And 'tis probable, as is reported, that in every City where were ten wise Men (as there was supposed to be in every place where was a Synagogue) that they did all jointly concur for Ruling the Affairs of the Synagogue,
And it's probable, as is reported, that in every city where were ten wise Men (as there was supposed to be in every place where was a Synagogue) that they did all jointly concur for Ruling the Affairs of the Synagogue,
Now the common Light of Nature thus far directed all sorts of smaller Societies, whether Politick or Ecclesiastick, to compose all particular and more private differences within themselves,
Now the Common Light of Nature thus Far directed all sorts of smaller Societies, whither Politic or Ecclesiastic, to compose all particular and more private differences within themselves,
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So Jethro 's Reason taught him to give that good Counsel to Moses, That certain Inferiour Judges might determine smaller Matters, reserving harder Cases for his own Audience, Exod. 18.22, 26. And this became a Law, Deut. 17. 2. As there were many Portions called Thousands in Israel, Micah 5.2. so these Thousands had their Government, and a Consistory composed of Twenty Three, one of these being in every City, where were one hundred and twenty Families;
So Jethro is Reason taught him to give that good Counsel to Moses, That certain Inferior Judges might determine smaller Matters, reserving harder Cases for his own Audience, Exod 18.22, 26. And this became a Law, Deuteronomy 17. 2. As there were many Portions called Thousands in Israel, micah 5.2. so these Thousands had their Government, and a Consistory composed of Twenty Three, one of these being in every city, where were one hundred and twenty Families;
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and this is that, as many say, which was called by CHRIST the Judgment, Matth. 5.22. and was made up of Fourteen of the Tribe of Levi, and Seven others of the Elders of the City;
and this is that, as many say, which was called by CHRIST the Judgement, Matthew 5.22. and was made up of Fourteen of the Tribe of Levi, and Seven Others of the Elders of the city;
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For as particular Persons may stand in need of Government and Order, so particular Congregations, living contiguously, which as they may be injurious to one another,
For as particular Persons may stand in need of Government and Order, so particular Congregations, living contiguously, which as they may be injurious to one Another,
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And where matters occur of common Concern to the lesser Neighbouring Societies, suppose in a larger City, the same Reason will allow and require the Rulers of that City to associate for Government, that requir'd those of a Village to meet:
And where matters occur of Common Concern to the lesser Neighbouring Societies, suppose in a larger city, the same Reason will allow and require the Rulers of that city to associate for Government, that required those of a Village to meet:
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and this is supposed to be called the Presbytery, Acts 22.5. which was a Society or Assembly distinct from the Sanhedrim; and such an Assembly of Elders seems to have been at Jerusalem, Acts 11.30. & 21.18. 3. The third sort of Assembly was their Sanhedrim, consisting of Seventy Elders, with their Nassi or President, which was their Supreme Judicatory.
and this is supposed to be called the Presbytery, Acts 22.5. which was a Society or Assembly distinct from the Sanhedrim; and such an Assembly of Elders seems to have been At Jerusalem, Acts 11.30. & 21.18. 3. The third sort of Assembly was their Sanhedrim, consisting of Seventy Elders, with their Nassi or President, which was their Supreme Judicatory.
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for tho' they did concern themselves in some matters Civil, yet they also had their Ecclesiastical Judicatories, acting by Divine Laws in matters Ecclesiastick:
for though they did concern themselves in Some matters Civil, yet they also had their Ecclesiastical Judges, acting by Divine Laws in matters Ecclesiastic:
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but an Assembly of the Rulers of two Presbyteries, to wit, of Jerusalem and Antioch, and so that which we call a Synod, whose Qualities come next to be considered.
but an Assembly of the Rulers of two Presbyteries, to wit, of Jerusalem and Antioch, and so that which we call a Synod, whose Qualities come next to be considered.
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or an Ordinary Assembly, acting by an Ordinary Call, and Ordinary Church-Power? To this we say, 1. Tho' this Assembly had in it some Men Extraordinary for their Office and Gifts,
or an Ordinary Assembly, acting by an Ordinary Call, and Ordinary Church power? To this we say, 1. Though this Assembly had in it Some Men Extraordinary for their Office and Gifts,
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It's plain also from Peter 's subjecting himself as aforesaid, to the Trial of the Church at Jerusalem: So Paul and Barnabas were subject to the Church of Antioch, as appears from Acts 13.1. and also from this same Chapter;
It's plain also from Peter is subjecting himself as aforesaid, to the Trial of the Church At Jerusalem: So Paul and Barnabas were Subject to the Church of Antioch, as appears from Acts 13.1. and also from this same Chapter;
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But that this Assembly was Ordinary, is evident, 1. From its Occasion, which is Ordinary, viz. a Heresie and Schism arising in the Church. 2. Their Call to this Assembly was Ordinary, the Church of Antioch Determined and Ordered ( Vers. 2.) Paul and Barnabas, with certain others, to repair to Jerusalem;
But that this Assembly was Ordinary, is evident, 1. From its Occasion, which is Ordinary, viz. a Heresy and Schism arising in the Church. 2. Their Call to this Assembly was Ordinary, the Church of Antioch Determined and Ordered (Vers. 2.) Paul and Barnabas, with certain Others, to repair to Jerusalem;
as consisting not of Extraordinary Officers only, but of Ordinary Elders and Brethren also. 4. These Ordinary Officers act with equal Authority as the Apostles do in this Synod, the Synodical Act going out in their Name,
as consisting not of Extraordinary Officers only, but of Ordinary Elders and Brothers also. 4. These Ordinary Officers act with equal authority as the Apostles do in this Synod, the Synodical Act going out in their Name,
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as well as the Apostles, Vers. 22, 23. They joyn with them in censuring the Hereticks, vers. 24. Vers. 28. They assert, That it seems good to the Holy Ghost and us, as well as the Apostles do;
as well as the Apostles, Vers. 22, 23. They join with them in censuring the Heretics, vers. 24. Vers. 28. They assert, That it seems good to the Holy Ghost and us, as well as the Apostles do;
not by Immediate Infallible Inspiration, but by much Disputing and Reasoning, vers. 7. the several Apostles giving their Judgment according to Scripture;
not by Immediate Infallible Inspiration, but by much Disputing and Reasoning, vers. 7. the several Apostles giving their Judgement according to Scripture;
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not on account of Episcopal Authority (as some would have it, who to Exalt a Bishop, would Degrade an Apostle) but on Account of the strength of his Reasons,
not on account of Episcopal authority (as Some would have it, who to Exalt a Bishop, would Degrade an Apostle) but on Account of the strength of his Reasons,
if they shall follow the same Method and Rule, determine nothing but what is according unto the Revealed Will of GOD, written in His Word, which are called Words that the Holy Ghost teacheth, 1 Cor. 2.13.
if they shall follow the same Method and Rule, determine nothing but what is according unto the Revealed Will of GOD, written in His Word, which Are called Words that the Holy Ghost Teaches, 1 Cor. 2.13.
6. Had the Apostles determined this matter by their Extraordinary Infallible Spirit, what need had the Infallible Spirit in Paul and Barnabas, to appeal to the Infallible Spirit of the Apostles and Elders at Jerusalem? Was the Spirit in Paul, &c. an Incompetent Judge,
6. Had the Apostles determined this matter by their Extraordinary Infallible Spirit, what need had the Infallible Spirit in Paul and Barnabas, to appeal to the Infallible Spirit of the Apostles and Elders At Jerusalem? Was the Spirit in Paul, etc. an Incompetent Judge,
and Inferiour to theirs? Nay surely, he might have as easily determined the matter at Antioch, and saved the Labour of Travelling to Jerusalem. Whence 'tis plain they acted by Ordinary Means and Power, in dependance upon GOD's Spirit promised to His Church, by the best Rule, His own Word.
and Inferior to theirs? Nay surely, he might have as Easily determined the matter At Antioch, and saved the Labour of Traveling to Jerusalem. Whence it's plain they acted by Ordinary Means and Power, in dependence upon GOD's Spirit promised to His Church, by the best Rule, His own Word.
but as their Power was Spiritual, so it was to be Executed by Suitable Means. 2. Nor was their Power (nor is the Power of any Synod) destructive of the Power of Inferiour Church-Assemblies,
but as their Power was Spiritual, so it was to be Executed by Suitable Means. 2. Nor was their Power (nor is the Power of any Synod) destructive of the Power of Inferior Church assemblies,
and no Foundation for this can be laid, but the Foundation of the Prophets and Apostles. 4. Yet we Assert, it was properly and truly cloathed with Authority to deliberate and determine in those matters that were before it,
and no Foundation for this can be laid, but the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles. 4. Yet we Assert, it was properly and truly clothed with authority to deliberate and determine in those matters that were before it,
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nor could Controversies ever be ended, if none be obliged to stand to the Determination. 2. All Appeals should be needless, tho' Nature's Light teach them:
nor could Controversies ever be ended, if none be obliged to stand to the Determination. 2. All Appeals should be needless, though Nature's Light teach them:
Were Synods only Consultative, they should be only like that which Lawyers call Arbitrium boni viri, which a Man need not stand to, unless he so please;
Were Synods only Consultative, they should be only like that which Lawyers call Arbitrium boni viri, which a Man need not stand to, unless he so please;
and therefore all Power of Arbitration ought to have some Juridical Authority accompanying it, to make their Determinations obey'd, else we shall be as when there was no King in Israel, and no effectual Means provided for the Redressing Grievances.
and Therefore all Power of Arbitration ought to have Some Juridical authority accompanying it, to make their Determinations obeyed, Else we shall be as when there was no King in Israel, and no effectual Means provided for the Redressing Grievances.
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As to the particular Power exercis'd by this Synod, and may be by others, it appears to be first that called Dogmatick, which is not a Power to forge new Articles of Faith,
As to the particular Power exercised by this Synod, and may be by Others, it appears to be First that called Dogmatic, which is not a Power to forge new Articles of Faith,
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Thus they detected and declared, and so by the Word of GOD prevented and removed, the Corruption both of Doctrine and Worship, which those Pharisaical Men were bringing in, with a burden of Ceremonies;
Thus they detected and declared, and so by the Word of GOD prevented and removed, the Corruption both of Doctrine and Worship, which those Pharisaical Men were bringing in, with a burden of Ceremonies;
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hereby they pacify and strengthen the Church, by securing to it that Liberty wherewith CHRIST had made it free. 2. They Exercis'd that Power called Diatactick, which relates to the External Order of the Church, in Matters Prudential and Circumstantial, which are to be determined by the Light of Nature,
hereby they pacify and strengthen the Church, by securing to it that Liberty wherewith CHRIST had made it free. 2. They Exercised that Power called Diatactic, which relates to the External Order of the Church, in Matters Prudential and Circumstantial, which Are to be determined by the Light of Nature,
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or the Church of GOD, according to Vers. 32. (3.) That all be done for Edification, 1 Cor. 14.26. (4.) And in Decency and Order, according to Vers. 20. By these Rules are Church-Assemblies bound to walk;
or the Church of GOD, according to Vers. 32. (3.) That all be done for Edification, 1 Cor. 14.26. (4.) And in Decency and Order, according to Vers. 20. By these Rules Are Church assemblies bound to walk;
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and to send it by fit Commissioners. 3. They Exercised that Power called Critick, or Disciplinary, in Censuring those False Teachers as Subverters of Souls, Men running unsent,
and to send it by fit Commissioners. 3. They Exercised that Power called Critic, or Disciplinary, in Censuring those False Teachers as Subverters of Souls, Men running unsent,
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and Teaching what they had no Command for, vers. 24. And so may Assemblies Use and Exercise Censures, provided it be done with Humility, Moderation, and Compassion;
and Teaching what they had no Command for, vers. 24. And so may Assemblies Use and Exercise Censures, provided it be done with Humility, Moderation, and Compassion;
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Use 1. Seeing GOD hath Commanded, Nature's Light hath Directed, CHRIST's Precept and His Apostles Precedent hath Authorized Assemblies of Church-Officers for its Safety and Edification, we may meet in Faith, having the Authority of GOD for our Motive and Warrant so to do;
Use 1. Seeing GOD hath Commanded, Nature's Light hath Directed, Christ's Precept and His Apostles Precedent hath Authorized Assemblies of Church-Officers for its Safety and Edification, we may meet in Faith, having the authority of GOD for our Motive and Warrant so to do;
and therefore may depend upon His Promised Presence with us, and the hearing of our Prayers, seeing what we do, is not from a Principle of carnal Policy,
and Therefore may depend upon His Promised Presence with us, and the hearing of our Prayers, seeing what we do, is not from a Principle of carnal Policy,
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2. We are hence informed, That the want of a Call or Commission to Assemble, from Secular Power, (we being permitted to meet) doth not make our Meeting Unlawful before GOD, as some may fancy;
2. We Are hence informed, That the want of a Call or Commission to Assemble, from Secular Power, (we being permitted to meet) does not make our Meeting Unlawful before GOD, as Some may fancy;
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and promoting Holiness among our selves, and those over whom the LORD hath set us; for certainly such will be found the best Subjects, who conscientiously mind these Duties.
and promoting Holiness among our selves, and those over whom the LORD hath Set us; for Certainly such will be found the best Subject's, who conscientiously mind these Duties.
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3. Seeing GOD hath Commanded Ministers to Assemble, when it is necessary, then such ought to make Conscience of Meeting when called, and not to forsake the Assembling of themselves together,
3. Seeing GOD hath Commanded Ministers to Assemble, when it is necessary, then such ought to make Conscience of Meeting when called, and not to forsake the Assembling of themselves together,
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Some indeed despise these Assemblies, as being in their Opinion a Yoke, but we have cause to bless GOD for this Yoke, which ties us together, binds us to our Work,
some indeed despise these Assemblies, as being in their Opinion a Yoke, but we have cause to bless GOD for this Yoke, which ties us together, binds us to our Work,
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for by our Meetings GOD hath been pleased to preserve us in as great Unanimity of Judgment, Unity of Affection, Uniformity in all our Ministerial Actings,
for by our Meetings GOD hath been pleased to preserve us in as great Unanimity of Judgement, Unity of Affection, Uniformity in all our Ministerial Actings,
And Experience daily tells us, that the Church shall never be Comely as Jerusalem, Terrible as an Army with Banners, while every small Company with their several Captains, have sole Jurisdiction,
And Experience daily tells us, that the Church shall never be Comely as Jerusalem, Terrible as an Army with Banners, while every small Company with their several Captains, have sole Jurisdiction,
and no Common Councils kept for War or Peace, no Subordination or Authority for Exercise of Discipline, Redress of Grievances, or Establishing of Order.
and no Common Councils kept for War or Peace, no Subordination or authority for Exercise of Discipline, Redress of Grievances, or Establishing of Order.
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Had some of our Brethren what we Enjoy by these, they would soon be more Terrible to their Enemies, more Comfortable to their Friends, more Peace should be in their Palaces,
Had Some of our Brothers what we Enjoy by these, they would soon be more Terrible to their Enemies, more Comfortable to their Friends, more Peace should be in their Palaces,
As the Apostles with the Knowledge and Consent of the Church, chose and ordained an Apostle, Acts 1. so they would not exercise sole Jurisdiction even in the Ordination of Deacons, Acts 6.3, 6. The Apostles joyntly sent Peter and John to Samaria, Acts 8.14.
As the Apostles with the Knowledge and Consent of the Church, chosen and ordained an Apostle, Acts 1. so they would not exercise sole Jurisdiction even in the Ordination of Deacons, Acts 6.3, 6. The Apostles jointly sent Peter and John to Samaria, Acts 8.14.
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Yea, the very matters of Charity were managed by Common Consent, for the Disciples in Antioch sent to Barnabas and Paul, and the Elders at Jerusalem; so that there was not so much as sole Jurisdiction in the Distribution of the Churches Charity, Acts 11.29, 30. Paul and Barnabas are sent by the Ministers of the Church of Antioch assembled, Chap. 13. And here it is more evident than to be deny'd:
Yea, the very matters of Charity were managed by Common Consent, for the Disciples in Antioch sent to Barnabas and Paul, and the Elders At Jerusalem; so that there was not so much as sole Jurisdiction in the Distribution of the Churches Charity, Acts 11.29, 30. Paul and Barnabas Are sent by the Ministers of the Church of Antioch assembled, Chap. 13. And Here it is more evident than to be denied:
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then is it reason to consider of the Safety and Reasonableness of trusting Church-Power in the hand of single Persons, who tho' they thrust themselves into Civil Assemblies, are seldom known to assemble as the Apostles and Elders did at Jerusalem.
then is it reason to Consider of the Safety and Reasonableness of trusting Church power in the hand of single Persons, who though they thrust themselves into Civil Assemblies, Are seldom known to assemble as the Apostles and Elders did At Jerusalem.
1. In that they were Acted by the same holy Spirit on which they depended, vers. 28. 2. They walked by the same Rule, Phillip. 4.16. Let us do so also:
1. In that they were Acted by the same holy Spirit on which they depended, vers. 28. 2. They walked by the same Rule, Philip. 4.16. Let us do so also:
3. Let us with them mind the same thing, Philip. 3.16. The Churches Preservation and Edification, Truth, Peace, and Pure Gospel-Ordinances, was all they Contended for, and Aimed at;
3. Let us with them mind the same thing, Philip. 3.16. The Churches Preservation and Edification, Truth, Peace, and Pure Gospel ordinances, was all they Contended for, and Aimed At;
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Secondly, Let us imitate them in the Ground and Reason of their Conclusions, They determined nothing but what seemed Good to the Holy Ghost, as well as them;
Secondly, Let us imitate them in the Ground and Reason of their Conclusions, They determined nothing but what seemed Good to the Holy Ghost, as well as them;
for rigid imposing of Things Unnecessary, makes Church-Constitutions Contemptible, and the Contrivers and Imposers of such needless Burdens, as Imperious and Tyrannical.
for rigid imposing of Things Unnecessary, makes Church-Constitutions Contemptible, and the Contrivers and Imposers of such needless Burdens, as Imperious and Tyrannical.
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5. Let every Member of the Assembly, as they did, maintain the Credit and Authority of the Assembly, by a chearful Submission and Obedience to its Appointments.
5. Let every Member of the Assembly, as they did, maintain the Credit and authority of the Assembly, by a cheerful Submission and obedience to its Appointments.
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Paul, Barnabas, Judas and Silas, tho' chief Men, did not decline, but Reverence the Authority of this Assembly, by undertaking a Toilsome and hazardous Work.
Paul, Barnabas, Judas and Silas, though chief Men, did not decline, but reverence the authority of this Assembly, by undertaking a Toilsome and hazardous Work.
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but such as are faithful, able, and apt to teach, let such be chosen at first, 2 Tim. 2.2. We injure the present, and betray the after-Generation, if we do otherwise.
but such as Are faithful, able, and apt to teach, let such be chosen At First, 2 Tim. 2.2. We injure the present, and betray the after-Generation, if we do otherwise.
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GOD hath instructed the Plowman to Discretion, not to thresh Fitches with a Threshing Instrument, neither is a Cart-Wheel turned about upon the Cummin;
GOD hath instructed the Plowman to Discretion, not to thresh Fitches with a Threshing Instrument, neither is a Cart-Wheel turned about upon the Cummin;
but the Fitches are beaten out with a Staff, and the Cummin with a Rod, Isa. 28.27, 28. This cometh from the LORD, who is Wonderful in Counsel, and Excellent in Working.
but the Fitches Are beaten out with a Staff, and the Cummin with a Rod, Isaiah 28.27, 28. This comes from the LORD, who is Wondered in Counsel, and Excellent in Working.
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but Experience of a just Proportion betwixt their Gifts and the Work, should direct us: For mis-application of Persons to Places, hath been of very ill consequence to the Church.
but Experience of a just Proportion betwixt their Gifts and the Work, should Direct us: For misapplication of Persons to Places, hath been of very ill consequence to the Church.
8. Such Persons may be safely Trusted with the Important Interest of the Church, who have given proof of their hazarding their Lives for the Name of CHRIST:
8. Such Persons may be safely Trusted with the Important Interest of the Church, who have given proof of their hazarding their Lives for the Name of CHRIST:
