Of the church, part 6

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Confession of Faith

Chapter 25: Of the Church

6. There is no other head of the church but the Lord Jesus Christ.¹ Nor can the pope of Rome, in any sense, be head thereof.²

Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.

Ephesians 1:22

And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, (ESV)

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Matthew 23:8-10

But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.

1 Peter 5:2-4

shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

(ESV)

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