"The Episcopal Church Defended" Reviewed: Being a Vindication of Methodist Episcopacy, with Corrections of the Errors and Misrepresentations Contained in the Work Reviewed |
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... published by the Rev. James A. Bolles , entitled " The Epis- copal Church Defended ; with an examination into the claims of Methodist Episcopacy , in a series of Letters addressed to the Rev. Allen Steele , with his replies , " and is ...
... published by the Rev. James A. Bolles , entitled " The Epis- copal Church Defended ; with an examination into the claims of Methodist Episcopacy , in a series of Letters addressed to the Rev. Allen Steele , with his replies , " and is ...
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... published . In the work it has receiv- ed various amendments and alterations , and contains about twen- ty ... publish the correspondence between us , and that I had fully and entirely refused to discuss the question of Episcopacy . My ...
... published . In the work it has receiv- ed various amendments and alterations , and contains about twen- ty ... publish the correspondence between us , and that I had fully and entirely refused to discuss the question of Episcopacy . My ...
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... published , not only in the form of a handbill for private circulation but in the " Gospel Messenger , " a newspaper printed at Utica , representing the work as being made up of a se- ries of letters between Mr B. and myself . Inasmuch ...
... published , not only in the form of a handbill for private circulation but in the " Gospel Messenger , " a newspaper printed at Utica , representing the work as being made up of a se- ries of letters between Mr B. and myself . Inasmuch ...
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... published by Methodists , edited by Methodists and mostly read by Methodists - they were published sometime in 1836. How puerile , then , is the plea of Mr. Bolles . Because certain articles were published at New - York in 1836 ...
... published by Methodists , edited by Methodists and mostly read by Methodists - they were published sometime in 1836. How puerile , then , is the plea of Mr. Bolles . Because certain articles were published at New - York in 1836 ...
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... published under the direction of the Bishop of Ohio , and the " Churchman , " under the guidance and patronage , and the official paper of Bishop Onderdonk , of N. York , And , that this defense was called forth by articles of a very ...
... published under the direction of the Bishop of Ohio , and the " Churchman , " under the guidance and patronage , and the official paper of Bishop Onderdonk , of N. York , And , that this defense was called forth by articles of a very ...
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Page 36 - The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in which the pure word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly administered, according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.
Page 7 - Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Page 98 - They desired (as did two or three more the next day) that he would spend some time with them in prayer, and advise them how to flee from the wrath to come ; which they saw continually hanging over their heads.
Page 152 - DO you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this Office and Ministration, to serve God for the promoting of his glory, and the edifying of his people?
Page 228 - But when in the course of Divine Providence, these American States became independent with respect to civil government, their ecclesiastical independence was necessarily included; and the different religious denominations of Christians in these States were left at full and equal liberty to model and organize their respective Churches, and forms of worship, and discipline, in such manner as they might judge most convenient for their future prosperity; consistently with the constitution and laws of...
Page 98 - ... some time with them in prayer, and advise them how to flee from the wrath to come; which they saw continually hanging over their heads. That...
Page 227 - I have this day set apart as a superintendent, by the imposition of my hands and prayer (being assisted by other ordained ministers...
Page 207 - England, and a man whom I judge to be well qualified for that great work. And I do hereby recommend him to all whom it may concern, as a fit person to preside over the flock of Christ. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four. JOHN WESLEY.
Page 152 - And are they holy in all manner of conversation ? 2. Have they gifts (as well as grace) for the work? Have they (in some tolerable degree) a clear, sound understanding, a right judgment in the things of God, a just conception of salvation by faith ? And has God given them any degree of utterance? Do they speak justly, readily, clearly ? 3.
Page 153 - Have they a just conception of salvation by faith ? And has God given them any degree of utterance ? Do they speak justly, readily, clearly? — 3. Have they fruit? Are any truly convinced of sin, and converted to God, by their preaching ? " As long as these three marks concur in any one, we believe he is called of God to preach. These we receive as sufficient proof that he is moved thereto by the Holy Ghost.