BCO 12.1

Book of Church Order (PCA)

12.1. 11-1

11-1. These assemblies are altogether distinct from the civil magistracy, and have no jurisdiction in political or civil affairs. They have no power to inflict temporal pains and penalties, but their authority is in all respects moral or spiritual.

For discussion

  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?