251. Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?
251. Whom has God given power to declare the forgiveness of sins?
The congregation, through its ministers. [Absolution.]
Matt. 18:18. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Matt. 18:18. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.