Reformed Anglicans

Rev. Jacobs discusses other principles and ancillary items: the gross tyrannies from sacerdotalism in confessions and penance by priests only (the “grace of absolution” by priestly “power words”), ministers belonging to the congregation in social ties, relationships, and sympathies, marriage and celibacy with historical developments, self-support and congregational tithes of support (some weekly, some monthly, sometimes paid in fowls, fish, and other foods), vestments and dress (originally no different than a normal citizen but upgrades in time), and the indelibility of orders.

Rev. Jacobs is at pains to argue that ministers have ministerial “authority,” not “priestly” authority as predicated on the OT. He has argued this ably in the earlier section of his work (118ff.) The minister does not confer redemptive benefits. God alone does that when, where, and with whom He is pleased. The sacerdotalists want God’s power in their own hands.