BCO 9.10

9.10. 8-10

8-10. Elders being of one class of office, ruling elders possess the same authority and eligibility to office in the courts of the Church as teaching elders. They should, moreover, cultivate zealously their own aptness to teach the Bible and should improve every opportunity of doing so.

For discussion

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