Quote by William Ames

Therefore, the church is not absolutely necessary as an object of faith, not even for us today, for then Abraham and the other prophets would not have given assent to those things which were revealed to them from God without any intervening help of the church.

Therefore, the church is not absolutely necessary as an obje

Summary

This quote suggests that the church is not a fundamental requirement for one's faith. Even in the past, individuals like Abraham and other prophets had faith in God's revelations without relying on the church. It implies that personal conviction and direct connection with God can exist independent of organized religious institutions, conveying the idea that one's spiritual relationship does not necessarily depend on institutional support.

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By William Ames

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