What is Neander's conclusion regarding this theory?
Answer
"It was by Augustine, then, that a theory was proposed and founded, which, tempered though it was, in its
practical application, by his own pious, philanthropic spirit, nevertheless contained the germ of that whole
system of spiritual despotism, of intolerance and persecution, which ended in the tribunals of the
Inquisition!' "He did not give precedence to the question, What is right? over the question, What is
expedient? But a theory which overlooks these distinctions leaves room for any despotism which would
make holy ends a pretext for the use of unholy means."-Id., pages 217, 249, 250.
NOTE - It was thus that the union of church and state was formed, out of which was developed
"the beast," or Papacy, of the Apocalypse, which made "war with the saints" and overcame them. A like
course cannot fail to produce like results today. Dr. Philip Schaff, in his work on "Church and State," page
ii, well says: "Secular power has proved a satanic gift to the church, and ecclesiastical power has proved an
engine of tyranny in the hands of the state."
What does the prophet Jeremiah declare Christ to be?
14. What was the next step in their plan to secure lawful authority to carry out their unlawful purpose?
12. After the subjects of the kingdom have been determined by the investigative judgment, what is given to Christ?
Through which covenant only is there remission f sins?
What, through the prophet Isaiah, does the Lord call the Sabbath?
What false idea of this gathering were some to hold?
What does the Apostle Paul say concerning this?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle