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title: 'The Distinctive Principles of Presbyterianism'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Samuel Jennings Wilson'
date: 1880-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Presbyterian Polity'
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
- 'Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Acts 20'
- 'Exodus 3'
- 'Revelation 4'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/wilson-1880-the-distinctive-principles-of-presbyterianism
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# The Distinctive Principles of Presbyterianism

1880 Presbyterian Alliance proceedings defending plenary inspiration and outlining Presbyterian distinctives: Scripture as rule, government by elders, presbytery, and catholic unity.

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