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  1. Divine Revelation

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    Revelation and Authority
    Revelation is the bedrock of ecclesiastical and doctrinal authority. In contexts where the institutional Church claims a teaching role, the content of revelation is considered closed, meaning no new, substantive revelation occurs that would contradict or fundamentally alter established doctrine. However, the interpretation of existing revelation remains perpetually open, leading to the development o…
  2. Lords Supper

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    Liturgical Regulation and Discipline
    The regulation of the Supper's administration is tightly controlled in traditions emphasizing ecclesiastical authority. For instance, certain Reformation-era codes, such as the Ecclesiastical Ordinances, mandated strict control over sermon content and required ministerial adherence to prescribed [lexical density metrics](/entries/lexical…