
Originally Posted by
jogri17
I know the difference in theory between Erasmianism, Episcopalianism, Presbyterianism and Congregationalism yet sometimes there is a bit of overlap in my mind. Would a church that is ELDER RULLED (not Elder Lead) but is not apart of any denomination be considered presbyterian or congregationalist? Also what is a church that is in a presbyterian denomination that in practice puts forward the church budget to the congregation to vote upon and the elders give the congregation final authority? Thank you for historical and confessional references!
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Our church is Reformed Baptist and ruled by elders. I have high appreciation for Samuel Miller's The Ruling Elder.
Bob, elder, RBC Louisville. 1689 LBCF
"... Of such also, or of those who make a credible profession of being such, all those particular churches consist, which constitute our Lord's visible kingdom. ... Consequently, all the subjects of His government must have spiritual dispositions, , and yield spiritual obedience- obedience proceeding from an enlightened understanding, an awakened conscience, and a renewed heart."- Abraham Booth 1788
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