Paragraph 27.8

A particular Church gathered, and compleatly organized according to the Mind of Christ, consists of Officers and Members: And the Officers appointed by Christ to be chosen and set apart by the Church (so called and gathered) for the peculiar Administration of Ordinances, and Execution of Power, or Duty, which he intrusts them with, or calls them to, to be continued to the End of the World, are Bishops, or Elders and Deacons.^a

1. a. Acts 20:17, 28; Philippians 1:1

   Acts 20:17; Acts 20:28

   ^20:17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. ^20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

   ^20:17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. ^20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

   Philippians 1:1

   ^1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

   ^1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

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