04-17-2008, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by TimV  Quote:
Distinct ecclesiastical garments are a breach of the regulative principle.
If we are going to have special clothes for ministers, then why not for the elders and deacons as well?
| The second is a better argument than the first, but I thank you for that insight. | Especially considering that the office of Deacon Represents Christ as Priest while the Ruling Elder represents Christ in the office of King and the Teaching Elder in the Office of Prophet.
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Christopher Reeder
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