John Bunyan
Puritan Board Freshman
What are the main sources of disagreement over church polity? What verses and reasons are cited in favor and against congregational, presbyterian and episcopal ecclesiologies? When were they first defended and/or applied? Is there scriptural basis to believe that one polity should be favored over the others? Was there any other kind of church polity in the past - ignoring groups like quakers who deny the very need of a organized church?
Lastly: Where can I find some good online resources on this subject??
Lastly: Where can I find some good online resources on this subject??