The Apostolic Church – which is it? (Thomas Witherow) FPP Edition

Description

In this brief treatment of the form and function of the New Testament church, Thomas Witherow (1824-1890) concisely and convincingly proves the Scriptural warrant for Presbyterianism.

Table of Content

1. Statement Of The Question
   • Meaning of the Word Church
   • Government of the Church
2. Apostolic Principles
   • The First Principle
   • The Second Principle
   • The Third Principle
   • The Fourth Principle
   • The Fifth Principle
   • The Sixth Principle
3. Application Of The Test
   • Prelacy
   • Independency
   • Presbytery
   • The Result
4. Practical Lessons
   • Appendix One – Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 31
   • Appendix Two – For Further Reading

Author

Thomas Witherow (1824-1890) was an Irish Presbyterian minister and historian. In 1845 Witherow was licensed to preach by the presbytery of Glendermot, and in 1845 he ordained at Maghera, Londonderry, by the presbytery of Magherafelt as colleague to Charles Kennedy. In 1865, on the opening of Magee College, Londonderry, he was appointed by the general assembly professor of church history and pastoral theology. In 1878 Witherow was elected moderator of the Irish general assembly, and in 1884 a senator of the royal university of Ireland. He was made hon. D.D. in 1883 by the Presbyterian Theological Faculty, Ireland, and LL.D. by the royal university in 1885.