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Index · M
MAGISTRATES
MAN
MARRIAGE
- An ordinance of GodT 24:1
- Between more than one man and one woman at a time unlawfulCF 24:1; T 24:3-4; LC 139; SC 72
- Consequences of confusion of rolesT 24:13
- Duties of married personsT 24:8-12; LC 139; SC 72, 74
- IncestuousCF 24:4; T 24:21-22
- Lawful for all sorts of people who are able with judgment to give their consentCF 24:3
- May be dissolved for adultery, fornication, or willful desertionCF 24:5-6; T 24:26
- Protestants not to marry infidels, Papists, or idolatorsCF 24:3; T 24:20
- Purpose of itCF 24:2; T 24:8-9; LC 20
- To be single also honorableT 24:1, 17-18
- Violations of God’s law and purposeT 24:2
- Vows of perpetual single life sinfulCF 22:7; LC 139; SC 72
MASS
- Injurious to Christ’s one only sacrificeCF 29:2
MEANS
- Diligent use of them required to escape the wrath of GodLC 153; SC 85
- False measures unlawfulLC 142; SC 75
- God makes use of them under providence, yet may work without or against themCF 5:3; T 18:3
- How made effectualCF 25:3; LC 155, 161, 182; SC 89, 91
- Not basis of assurance of salvationT 18:3
- Outward and ordinary means of salvation under lawCF 7:5; LC 34
- Trusting in them is sinfulLC 105; SC 47
- Under GospelCF 7:6; LC 35, 154; SC 88
MEDIATOR
- See CHRIST
MEMBERS
MERCY OF GOD
MERIT
MESSIAH
MINISTRY
- By Christ to visible churchCF 25:3
- By such only is the Word to be read publicly and preached, and sacraments administeredCF 27:4; T 27:1; LC 156, 158-159, 169
- Maintenance thereof a dutyLC 108; SC 50
- Minister of Gospel is one sufficiently gifted, duly approved, and lawfully called and ordained to that officeCF 27:4; LC 158
- Ministerial visitation and catechizingDCG 4:7