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Perfect, the

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

an appellation frequently applied in the early Christian Church to those who had been baptized, and thereby been admitted to the full privileges of Christians, having a right to partake of the Lord's Supper.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Perfect, the'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/perfect-the.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.