...primate, but submitting with St. John to the collective authority of the Apostolic College. When t/ie Apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria...the word of God, THEY sent unto them Peter and John 2. It is easy to conceive, that Christ's monarchal vicar might send two of his dependant suffragans,...

...primate, but submitting with St. John to the collective authority of the Apostolic College. When tlie Apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, THEY sent unto tliem Peter and John 2. It is easy to conceive, that Christ's monarchal vicar might send two of his...

...illustration of what is intended, will be furnished by adverting to inspired narratives. " When the apostles heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John ; who when they were come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Ghost : then laid...

...for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost," verses 15-17. Here prayer was connected with imposition of hands. The reception of the Holy Ghost is...

...(for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus) then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." Without entering into controversy with other Churches, established upon other principles, let us rest...

...was infallible or had control over all Christians corporately and individually. On the contrary, " when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, 1 Denny, 52 fT. 2 Denny, 1 14-130. 3 Denny, 38. they sent unto them Peter and John " (Acts 8. 14)....

...Paul's disciple who never even met Jesus, claims: "Now when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. Who, when they were come, prayed for them, etc." Act.8:14-15 (DRB). It appears that Paul had more influence...

...with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy...

...That's why he was on hand when the believers first received the Holy Spirit. Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy...

...on of hands by an apostle was the only way of bestowing miraculous gifts. "Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy...