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The problem of heterodox priests ad-libbing in the liturgy is, I think, more of a matter of discipline, or lack thereof, which can and should be addressed by the bishops in seminary training and for older priests in presbyterial councils.

More from Cardinal Arinze on inculturation and liturgical "updating" 2009

Synodal, consisting of ministers and elders, sent from presbyterial assemblies, to consult and conclude about matters of common and great concernment to the church within their limits.

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

Secondly, Here were proper members of a synod convened to consider of this question, viz. the officers and delegates of divers presbyterial churches: of the presbyterial church at Jerusalem, the apostles and elders, Acts xv. 6: of the presbyterial church at Antioch, Paul,

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

What probability or possibility of tyranny in the presbyterial government?

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

Jesus Christ our Mediator hath laid down in his word a pattern of a juridical synod, consisting of governing officers of divers presbyterial churches, for a rule to the Church of Christ in all succeeding ages.

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

Here was an authoritative mission of delegated officers from the presbyterial church at Antioch, and from other churches of Syria and Cilicia also, ver. 23, 41, to a synodal assembly with the presbyterial church at Jerusalem.

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

That it is evident by the Scriptures that Jesus Christ hath on earth many particular visible churches: (whether churches congregational, presbyterial, provincial, or national, needs not here be determined.) "Unto the churches of Galatia," Gal. i.

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

Finally, That the pattern of the said presbytery and presbyterial government is for a rule to the churches of Christ in all after ages, may appear as followeth:

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

What are the parts of presbyterial church government?

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London

How many true excellences are there in the way of the presbyterial government, wherein it utterly surpasses the independent government!

The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London