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Article 30: The Government of the Church We believe that this true church ought to be governed according to the spiritual order that our Lord has taught us in his Word.There should be ministers or pastorsto preach the Word of God and administer the sacraments.There should also be elders and deacons
Such good order is necessary for the safety and well-being of the church. Church Government
All through history, tension existed between independentism and hierarchy. The same is true today. Evidences of hierarchy are clearly seen when a church emphasizes scholarship and leaders, or builds barriers between members by way of church boards, in order to lead the church in a different directio
"We believe, that this true Church must be governed by that spiritual policy which our Lord taught us in his Word; namely, that there must be ministers or pastors to preach the Word of God, and to administer the sacraments; also elders and deacons, who, together with the pastors, form the council of
Rev. Laning is pastor of Hope Protestant Reformed Church in Walker, Michigan. Previous article in this series: July, 2005, p. 416. Churches err in church government not only when they allow the State to have authority in the spiritual matters of the church, but also when they pattern their church g
Rev. Laning is pastor of Hope Protestant Reformed Church in Walker, Michigan. We now begin a study of the government of the church. When a church or group of churches departs from the truth of Scripture, this departure is often manifested in three areas -- her doctrine, her worship, and her church
We don’t obey this wicked command—we must obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29); however, we are called to submit and suffer the punishment for righteousness’ sake (Matt. 5:10–12; 1 Pet. 3:14). Look to Christ for the patience and strength to submit, even when the civil government turns the sword agai
Ronald L. Cammenga is pastor of the Protestant Reformed Church of Loveland, Colorado. For the maintenance of good order in the church of Christ it is necessary that there should be: offices; assemblies; supervision of doctrine, sacraments and ceremonies; and Christian discipline; of which the follo
(4) Church Government and the Spirit of Christ Preacher: Rev. Angus Stewart Series: Belgic Confession 30 Scripture: I Timothy 3 Article 30: The Government of and Offices in the Church. We believe that this true church must be governed by that spiritual policy which our Lord hath taught us in His W
The government in the church is strictly of the people, by the people and for the people. Office-bearers are merely men, appointed and delegated by the congregation to carry out the will of the people and to execute the decisions of the congregational meeting. Rid yourself of every vestige of this e