BCO 2.5

2.5. 1-5

1-5. Ecclesiastical jurisdiction is not a several, but a joint power, to be exercised by presbyters in courts. These courts may have jurisdiction over one or many churches, but they sustain such mutual relations as to realize the idea of the unity of the Church.

For discussion

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