With the rise of an emphasis on the local church, membership and the authority of elders, some have concluded that a church member needs permission from the elders to leave a church. This was the teaching of congregationalism in contrast to presbyterianism during the puritan era.
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Hey All,
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Anyways, I pastor a wonderful, independent Reformed church in Holden, Me. I'm just curious if any of you know of any Reformed Congregationalist Denominations/Fellowships? I know about the CCCC and the EARCC, but I was hoping to find something...
What are the best books that make an exegetical case for Presbyterianism vs. Congregationalism as regards forms of church government? I'm trying to look into the best biblical arguments from both sides. Thanks!
What is to be made of Presumptive Regeneration (PR), which has become so popular in the modern, Reformed Church?
Jesus told Nicodemus, who was a teacher in Israel and externally in the Covenant in good standing, “You must be born again.” (Jn. 3:7)
It is largely not known that the classical era...