But To Be The Vicar Of Christ,

Ruling Elders Are Declared To Be The Representatives Of The People.

In Every System Of Theology, Therefore, There Is A Chapter De Libero Arbitrio. This Is A Question Which Every Theologian Finds In His Path, And Which He Must Dispose Of; And On The Manner In Which It Is Determined Depends His Theology, And Of Course His Religion, So Far As His Theology Is To Him A Truth And Reality

All Church Power Is, Therefore, Properly Ministerial And Administrative. Everything Is To Be Done In The Name Of Christ, And In Accordance With His Directions.

It Is Because God Is Infinitely Great And Good That His Glory Is The End Of All Things; And His Good Pleasure The Highest Reason For Whatever Comes To Pass. What Is Man That He Should Contend With God, Or Presume That His Interests Rather Than God's Glory Should Be Made The Final End?

Sanctification Is Not A Work Of Nature, But A Work Of Grace. It Is A Transformation Of Character Effected Not By Moral Influences, But Supernaturally By The Holy Spirit.