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How in depth should a church go in examing a person?


Most reformation churches have Q&A catechisms prepared by the church fathers. The answers is should be child's play for anyone who is properly prepared to receive the sacrament. Additional questions may be asked based on popular heresies.

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Even then how do you know if the person is being truthful?

Mindreading is not one of the qualifications for being an elder.