BAPTIST CHURCH OF ENGLAND


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A civil magistrate is an ordinance of God set up by God for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well; and that all lawful things commanded by them, subjection ought to be given by us in the Lord: and that we are to make supplication and prayer for Kings, and all that are in authority
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Magistrates included not only judges but mayors, governors and other Executive officials appointed by the King. The President of the United States is often referred to as the “Chief Magistrate”. At the time, Baptists taught that authorities were acting for God therefore must be obeyed.

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