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WCF
Westminster Confession of Faith
9
Of the Civil Magistrate
God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates, to be, under Him, …
Of the Civil Magistrate
The civil magistrate may not assume to himself the administration of the Word and sacraments, or the power …
Of the Civil Magistrate
It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates, to honour their persons, to pay them tribute …
Of the Civil Magistrate
It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called thereunto; in …
Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience
And because the powers which God hath ordained, and the liberty which Christ hath purchased, are not intended …
Of Synods and Councils
Synods and councils are to handle, or conclude, nothing, but that which is ecclesiastical: and are not to …
Of Marriage and Divorce
Although the corruption of man be such as is apt to study arguments unduly to put asunder those …
Of Church Censures
The Lord Jesus, as King and Head of His Church, hath therein appointed a government, in the hand …
Of Synods and Councils
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers, and other fit persons, to consult and advise with, …
WLC
Westminster Larger Catechism
3
What do we pray for in the second petition.?
In the second petition (which is, Thy kingdom come,) acknowledging ourselves and all mankind to be by nature …
What are those aggravations that make some sins more heinous than others?
Sins receive their aggravations, 1. From the persons offending: if they be of riper age, greater experience or …
For whom are we to pray?
We are to pray for the whole church of Christ upon earth; for magistrates, and ministers; for ourselves, …
BCO
Book of Church Order (PCA)
8
25-11
25-11. While a congregation consists of all the communing members of a particular church, and in matters ecclesiastical …
Preliminary Principles
II. PRELIMINARY PRINCIPLES The Presbyterian Church in America, in setting forth the form of government founded upon and …
11-1
11-1. These assemblies are altogether distinct from the civil magistracy, and have no jurisdiction in political or civil …
3-3
3-3. The sole functions of the Church, as a kingdom and government distinct from the civil commonwealth, are …
5-8
5-8. It is the intention of the Presbyterian Church in America that mission churches enjoy the same status …
52-2
52-2. Then, after singing a psalm, or hymn, it is proper that, before the sermon, there should be …
59-6
59-6. Marriage is of a public nature. The welfare of civil society, the happiness of families, and the …
62-3
62-3. It should be left to the judgment and discretion of every Christian and family to determine when …