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The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Paragraph 26.14

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As each church, and all the members of it, are bound to pray continually for the good and prosperity of all the churches of Christ,1 in all places, and upon all occasions to further every one within the bounds of their places and callings, in the exercise of their gifts and graces, so the churches, when planted by the providence of God, so as they may enjoy opportunity and advantage for it, ought to hold communion among themselves, for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification.2
expand_more [1] Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 122:6
expand_more [2] Romans 16:1–2; 3 John 8–10

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What should be the relationship local churches have to one another?
They should abstain from any union
They should engage in communion
They should be joined under a denominational structure
They should be so united as to not even be considered distinct congregations

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