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The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Paragraph 26.7
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| To each of these churches therefore gathered, according to his mind declared in his word, he has given all that power and authority, which is in any way needful for their carrying on that order in worship and discipline, which he has instituted for them to observe; with commands and rules for the due and right exerting, and executing of that power.1 |
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Matthew 18:17–18; 1 Corinthians 5:4–5, 13; 2 Corinthians 2:6–8
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What authority has God given churches?
He has given them no authority, possessing all authority unto himself
He has only given them authority only to preach
He has given them authority to conduct worship and discipline
He has given them authority to declare traditions as authoritative
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