Where in Scripture does it mention that Christ founded any such system?

In general, Christ terms His Church a kingdom, which supposes some organized authority. However the explicit steps in the establishing of an authoritative hierarchy are clear. Christ chose certain special men. “You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you.” Jn. XV., 16. He gave them His own mission. “As the Father hath sent me, I also send you.” Jn. XX., 21. This commission included His teaching authority: “Teach all nations . . . whatsoever I have commanded you.” Matt. XXVTII., 19; His power to sanctify—”Baptising them,” Matt. XXVIIL, 19—forgiving sin, “Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven,” Jn. XX., 23—offering sacrifice, “Do this for a commemoration of me,” I. Cor. XL, 24; His legislative or disciplinary p0wer—”He who hears you, hears me, and he who despises you despises me,” Lk. X., 16; “Whatsoever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound also in Heaven,” Matt. XVIII., 18. “If a man will not hear the Church, let him be to thee as the heathen,” Matt. XVIIL, 17. The Apostles certainly exercised these powers from the beginning. Thus we read in the Acts of the Apostles, “They were all persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles,” II., 42. St. Paul himself did not hesitate to excommunicate the incestuous Corinthian. I. Cor. V., 4. And he wrote to the Hebrewg, “Obey your prelates, and be subject to them,” Heb. XIIL, 17.

Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty

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