IAR 7.12

Irish Articles of Religion

7.12. Of the Authority of the Church, General Councils, and Bishop of Rome

The power which the Bishop of Rome now challengeth to be supreme head of the universal Church of Christ, and to be above all emperors, kings, and princes, is a usurped power, contrary to the Scriptures and Word of God, and contrary to the example of the Primitive Church; and therefore is for most just causes taken away and abolished within the King's Majesty's realms and dominions.

For discussion

  1. WCF 25.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
  2. SC60 6.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

WCF 25.1 · SC60 6.1 · SC60 6.2 · SC60 6.3 · SC60 6.4 · SC60 6.5 · SHC 6.1 · SHC 6.2