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title: 'The Influence of the Invisible Church upon the Visible Church in the Formulation of Her Creed'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'James Fair Latimer, Sr.'
date: 1885-10-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Church History'
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
- 'Ancient and Medieval Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Deuteronomy 6'
- 'John 1'
- 'Romans 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/latimer-1885-the-influence-of-the-invisible-church-upon-the-visible-church-in-the-formulation-of-her-creed
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# The Influence of the Invisible Church upon the Visible Church in the Formulation of Her Creed

Argues the invisible Church (Spirit-led believers) guided the visible Church in forming creeds, resisting doctrinal errors on the Trinity and Christ's person. Critiques medieval priesthood and sacramental justification.

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