BCO 9.9

9.9. 8-9

8-9. As there were in the Church under the law, elders of the people for the government thereof, so in the Gospel Church, Christ has furnished others besides ministers of the Word with gifts and commission to govern when called thereunto, who are called ruling elders.

For discussion

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