Church Ministry in Kensington A Recent Case of Hieratical Teaching Scripturally Considered

"Church Ministry in Kensington" by John Philip Gell is a theological exploration written in the 1800s, questioning certain church teachings by examining ideas about sacrifice, altars, and priesthood. The author argues that some views on the Eucharist, the Christian ceremony remembering the Last Supper, go against what the Bible teaches about sacrifice. Gell looks at sermons that talk about sacrifice in Christian churches and claims that believing the Eucharist is a true sacrifice is wrong because Christ's sacrifice was the only one needed. The book emphasizes that having faith is how people connect with God, not through performing sacrificial acts. The author urges for a focus on the Bible to make sure Christian ministry is understood correctly, which affects how priests and regular church members participate in worship.