Quote by Charles Hodge

It is a thoroughly anti-christian doctrine that the Spirit of God, and therefore the life and governing power of the Church, resides in the ministry, to the exclusion of the people.

It is a thoroughly anti-christian doctrine that the Spirit o

Summary

This quote asserts that believing the Spirit of God and the power to govern the Church reside solely within the clergy is against Christian teachings. It opposes the idea that the ministry is the sole source of spiritual authority, emphasizing the importance of empowering and involving all members of the Church. The quote advocates for a more inclusive and collaborative approach to spirituality and governance within the Christian community.

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By Charles Hodge

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