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What is “apostolic authority”?
Some Christian traditions use the term "apostolic authority". What is meant by this phrase? Does it have more than one meaning depending on which doctrinal tradition it is coming from? Are there any ...
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What doctrines are based on 1st Timothy 4:14 when hands are laid on a believer?
In 1st Timothy 4:14 (Recovery Version) some elders laid hands on Timothy:
Do not neglect the gift which is in you, which was given to you by means of prophecy with the laying on of hands of the ...
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Why do Baptists believe in the autonomy of local congregations?
Why do Baptists reject the idea of a central authority and instead place authority in the local congregations? Does this have a biblical basis or is it a result of past conflict with authority ...
