Membership Subscription( Scriptural & Historical Basis)

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deathtolife

Puritan Board Freshman
Hello friends-

I am wondering if anybody can shed light on the Scriptural and/or historical basis for membership subscription vows in Presbyterianism. Are there any foundations for
the practice of membership subscription vows?

Bannerman says:
" A visible profession of belief in the Gospel- comprehending under the word profession not only the confession of the lips, but also a corresponding life and conduct-is the single qualification necessary to rank a man a member of the visible Church of Christ."

A.A. Hodge says:

“A Church has no right to make anything a condition of membership which Christ has not made a condition of salvation.”

“In all Churches a distinction is made between the terms upon which private members are admitted to membership, and the terms upon which office-bearers are admitted to their sacred trusts of teaching and ruling.”


Thoughts?
Thank you!
 
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