Apostles Quote by Charles Hodge
“The right of the people to a substantive part in the government of the Church is recognized and sanctioned by the apostles in almost every conceivable way.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Systematic Theology, Volume 2 (1851)
The apostles endorse the people’s right to participate substantively in church governance, implying a democratic principle within ecclesiastical structure.
In simple terms: Apostles support people’s role in church decisions.
Advocate for inclusive church leadership.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church meetings
- policy making
- faith community
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern churches balance tradition and participation?
- What limits exist for lay involvement?
May conflict with hierarchical traditions.