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Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 31

Of Synods and Councels

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2. As Magistrates may lawfully call a Synod of Ministers, and other fit Persons, to consult and advise with, about matters of Religion;a So, if Magistrates be open Enemies to the Church, the Ministers of Christ, of themselves, by vertue of their Office; or, they, with other fit persons, upon delegation from their Churches, may meet together in such Assemblies.b

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aIsaiah 49:23; 1 Timothy 2:1–2; 2 Chronicles 19:8–11; 2 Chronicles 29–30; Matthew 2:4–5; Proverbs 11:14
  2. bActs 15:2; Acts 15:4; Acts 15:22–23; Acts 15:25

Commentary

Related texts

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