I believe Dr. Blackwood taught me that three forms of government were taught in the scriptures. Hierarchy, Presbyterianism, and Congregationalism. That is if I remember correctly.

He made a case from the scriptures for each one. He was convinced Presbyterianism was the order set from acts 15. I am not convinced that Acts 15 is the place to really plea for the cause though.

http://www.reformedbaptist.co.uk/Wha...0Jerusalem.htm

Here is an old thread where we discussed the differences a bit here and the article I linked to above.

Congregational vs. Presbyterian

I have grown more stronger in my convicition that Plural Elder rule Congregationalism is more biblical.

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