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title: 'The Design of the Church as an Index to Her Real Nature and the True Law of Her Communion'
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authors:
- 'John Miller'
date: 1846-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
- 'Public Worship'
- 'Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Joshua 24'
- 'Exodus 23'
- 'Colossians 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/miller-1846-the-design-of-the-church-as-an-index-to-her-real-nature-and-the-true-law-of-her-communion
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# The Design of the Church as an Index to Her Real Nature and the True Law of Her Communion

Miller warns against elevating externals (rituals, sacraments) to saving power. He traces recurring idolatry through history and urges Protestants to defend spiritual church communion.

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