WCF 31.1
For the better government and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils. 1
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Confession Library / Westminster Confession of Faith
On Synods And Councils
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WCF 31.2
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers and other fit persons to consult and advise with about matters of religion; 1 so, if magistrates be open enemies to the Church, the ministers of Christ, of themselves, by virtue of their office, or they, with other fit persons…
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WCF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially, to determine controversies of faith, and cases of conscience; to set down rules and directions for the better ordering of the public worship of God, and government of his Church; to receive complaints in cases of maladministrati…
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WCF 31.4
All synods or councils since the apostles’ times, whether general or particular, may err, and many have erred; therefore they are not to be made the rule of faith or practice, but to be used as a help in both. 1
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WCF 31.5
Synods and councils are to handle 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; or by way of advice, for satisfaction of conscience, if t…
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