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9 results for “Of the Civil Magistrate”
WCF
Westminster Confession of Faith
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Of the Civil Magistrate
The civil magistrate may not assume to himself the administration of the Word and sacraments, or …
Of the Civil Magistrate
God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates, to be, under Him, over the people, for His own glory, and the …
Of the Civil Magistrate
It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates, to honour their persons, to pay them tribute or other dues, to obey their …
Of the Civil Magistrate
It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called thereunto; in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to maintain piety, …
Of Synods and Councils
… or conclude, nothing, but that which is ecclesiastical: and are not to intermeddle with civil affairs which concern the commonwealth; unless by way of humble petition, in cases extraordinary; …
Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience
… shall oppose any lawful power, or the lawful exercise of it, whether it be civil or ecclesiastical, resist the ordinance of God. And, for their publishing of such opinions, …
Of Marriage and Divorce
… or such wilful desertion as can no way be remedied by the Church or civil magistrate, is cause sufficient of dissolving the bond of marriage: wherein, a public and …
Of Church Censures
… hath therein appointed a government, in the hand of Church officers, distinct from the civil magistrate.