03.00. On The Formation Of Churches

On The Formation Of Churches by John Nelson Darby This essay was published originally in French, in Switzerland, about 1840. In English it has been entitled, "Reflections on the Ruined Condition of the Church; and on the Efforts made by Churchmen and Dissenters to Restore it to its Primitive Order."

1. Aim Of This Essay 2. The Lord’s Purpose In The Gathering Of The Saints On Earth 3. National Systems And Their Relation To The Gathering Of Believers 4. Position Of Dissent Relatively To The Gathering Of Believers 5. In The Fallen Condition Of The Present Dispensation, Can Man Restore It?

6. If The Dispensation Cannot Be Restored, What Remains To Be Done 7. Directions Given By The Holy Spirit For The Present Condition Of Things 8. Does The Word Of God Authorise The Naming Presidents And Pastors?

9. The Children Of God Have Nothing To Do But To Meet Together In The Name Of The Lord

10. Conclusions 11. Final Remarks