BCO 4.6

4.6. 3-6

3-6. The exercise of ecclesiastical power, whether joint or several, has the divine sanction when in conformity with the statutes enacted by Christ, the Lawgiver, and when put forth by courts or by officers appointed thereunto in His Word.

For discussion

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