Church Suffrage

Ordination on SermonAudio · Sep 20, 2026 · 56m

This sermon examines the biblical and confessional standards for the appointment of church officers, specifically elders and deacons, emphasizing that their calling is appointed by Christ and executed through the local congregation. It argues that the selection process must involve the common suffrage, or vote, of the church rather than external ecclesiastical bodies or self-appointment, grounded in the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy and Titus. The discourse highlights the necessity of solemnity in this process, advocating for fasting and prayer as acts of humility before God, distinct…