Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 2)
The following is historical stuff from Francis Turretin. This is not an endorsement of Turretin as a true Christian. Here … Continue reading Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 2)
Tag: true church
Numbers and Novelty
“God hath given us the true touchstone, His sacred Word, which can only manifest the true church…The Papists brag themselves … Continue reading Numbers and Novelty
Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 1)
Francis Turretin writes: (underlining emphasis mine–CD) “Twelfth question; the marks of the church – Is the truth of doctrine which … Continue reading Turretin on marks of the true visible church (part 1)
Zanchius on the church militant
Of historical interest: “Moreover, because the church, in regard of the outward appearance, being evermore pressed with manifold calamities in … Continue reading Zanchius on the church militant
Ursinus on the true church
“The doctrine of the church is the entire and uncorrupted doctrine of the law and gospel concerning the true God, … Continue reading Ursinus on the true church
Belgic Confession
Of historical interest (to me). Not a blanket-endorsement of the entire Belgic Confession (1566): Article 27: The Holy Catholic Church … Continue reading Belgic Confession
The Speculations of Theologians
Influential heretic Charles Hodge makes some excellent and astute observations about the speculations of theologians in a section on the … Continue reading The Speculations of Theologians
The Cowardly Credulous
“Then they said, Come and let us plot schemes against Jeremiah. For the Law shall not perish from the priest, … Continue reading The Cowardly Credulous
Seven Thousand in Israel
“For although the sad devastation which everywhere meets our view may proclaim that no church remains, let us know that … Continue reading Seven Thousand in Israel
They who handle the Law did not know Me
“Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ according to a command of God our Savior, even the Lord Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading They who handle the Law did not know Me
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