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Letters on the Constitution, Government, and Discipline of the Christian Church.

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Letters on the Constitution, Government, and Discipline of the Christian Church.

James Dodson

by

John Brown,

LATE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL IN HADDINGTON.

 

 

SECOND EDITION.

EDINBURGH:

PRINTED BY THOS.TURNBULL, CANONGATE.

FOR ALEXANDER M‘LERAN, BOOKSELLER, HORSE-WYND,

1799.

  

ADVERTISEMENT.

 The following LETTERS, formerly Published by the Reverend Mr. JOHN BROWN of Haddington, are now Re-published, as containing a Plain and Scriptural Exhibition of the GOVERNMENT of the New Testament Church; and are deemed at this time seasonable.

 

CONTENTS.

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LETTER I.-On the Nature and Foundation of Divine Right.
LETTER I.-On the Nature and Foundation of Divine Right.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This first chapter explains what is to be understood by divine right and how this is to be applied in the discussion of church government.

LETTER II.-Of the Divine Warrant for Church Government.
LETTER II.-Of the Divine Warrant for Church Government.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter takes up the question of whether or not there is a divine warrant for church government and, if so, what that entails in subsequent discussions. 

LETTER III.-Of Christ’s Headship Over the Visible Church.
LETTER III.-Of Christ’s Headship Over the Visible Church.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter contains an exposition of the mediatorial headship of Christ over his church and what that implies.

LETTER IV.-Of the Qualification of Church Members.
LETTER IV.-Of the Qualification of Church Members.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter discusses the true qualifications of church membership together with reasons for terms of communion and limits of extending church communion.

LETTER V.-Of Private Christians Privileges and Power.
LETTER V.-Of Private Christians Privileges and Power.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the rights and claims of the Christian people in the church together with the limits of ecclesiastical power with regard to them.

LETTER VI.-Of Magistrates Power in the Church.
LETTER VI.-Of Magistrates Power in the Church.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter is concerned with expounding the just extent and limits of magistratical power relative to the church.

LETTER VII.-Of Diocesan Bishops Office and Power.
LETTER VII.-Of Diocesan Bishops Office and Power.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the use of hierarchical, or diocesan, bishops in the church with an explanation why this mad-made office is rejected by Presbyterians.

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LETTER VIII.-Of the Subject of Church-Power, &c.
LETTER VIII.-Of the Subject of Church-Power, &c.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter has a discussion of church power and its exercise through an extraordinary and an ordinary ministry with an overview of the various offices to be used in the church.

LETTER IX.-Of The Qualifications of Church Officers.
LETTER IX.-Of The Qualifications of Church Officers.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the qualifications necessary for church officers together with a discussion of what constitutes a regular call and its need for the edification of the church.

LETTER X.-Of the Election of Ministers, &c.
LETTER X.-Of the Election of Ministers, &c.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the necessity and benefits of allowing people to choose their own ministers and the some of the evils that arise from patronage.

LETTER XI.-Of the Ordination and Duty of Ministers.
LETTER XI.-Of the Ordination and Duty of Ministers.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter takes up the question of ministerial ordination, distinguishing between extraordinary and ordinary cases, and explaining the use of ordination in the church,

LETTER XII.-Of Ruling Elders and Deacons.
LETTER XII.-Of Ruling Elders and Deacons.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the warrants for ruling elders and deacons together with a discussion of their duties as church officers.

LETTER XIII.-Of the Nature of Church-Power.
LETTER XIII.-Of the Nature of Church-Power.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the nature, structure and limits of church power, addressing it as both governing and disciplinary.

LETTER XIV.-Of the Warrant for Congregational Sessions.
LETTER XIV.-Of the Warrant for Congregational Sessions.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter examines the rational behind church sessions, or local governing bodies, within each congegation of the church.

LETTER XV.-Of the Warrant for Classical Presbyteries.
LETTER XV.-Of the Warrant for Classical Presbyteries.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter is concerned with demonstrating the warrant and purpose of classical presbyteries in the governing of the church. 

LETTER XVI.-Of the Warrant for Synods.
LETTER XVI.-Of the Warrant for Synods.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter discusses the warrant for synods and wherein they differ, in power and scope, from the lower church courts.

LETTER XVII.-Of the Calling, &c. of Church-Courts.
LETTER XVII.-Of the Calling, &c. of Church-Courts.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter discusses the nature and limits of church courts together with the powers competent to convene these courts.

LETTER XVIII.-Of Scandals and Discipline.
LETTER XVIII.-Of Scandals and Discipline.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter discusses the nature of limits of what should be considered scandal in the church together with the appropriate degrees of discipline deserved.

LETTER XIX.-Of Church Fellowship and Separation.
LETTER XIX.-Of Church Fellowship and Separation.

1767-John Brown of Haddington.-This chapter discusses the limits and duties of church fellowship together with a careful explanation of when and why separation becomes necessary.

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