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Testing the Decisions

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about the testing of decisions of the major assemblies. The author also discusses what it means that the decisions of synod are settled and binding, and the relation of synod and the local church.

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Article 31 of Our Church Order

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article is on Article 31 of the Church Order, discussing the structure of the Church federation and communication within this structure. 

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Who May Address a Broader Assembly?

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  • Art Witten

This article is about the question whether individuals can address Synod (by way of a submission to the major assembly). The author also looks at appeals to broader assembles in general.

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Guidelines for Dealing with Appeals

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This article is guidelines for handling appeals by major church assemblies.

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The Acts of Synod

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  • W. Pouwelse

This article is about the character of decisions by the major church assemblies (synod etc), ratification of decisions and the dangers of synodocracy and independentism.

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The Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of a General Synod

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  • Eric Kampen

This article is an overview of what a general synod entails. It discusses the purpose of a synod as well as the operations of a general synod.

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A Question of Admissibility: Who has the Right to Address the Broader Assemblies?

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  • Eric Kampen

This article is about the admissibility of individuals to address synod, and how major assemblies must view submissions from individuals. This article is all about appeals to broader assemblies.

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The "Original" Authority of Consistories

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  • Jelle Tuininga

What authority does the major assemblies have over the consistories? This article speaks about church government.

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Grant me Justice...!

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  • Jan DeGelder

This article is about justice in the church, and especially about justice in the process of church government. How do the assemblies treat appeals? Do they only look at procedures, or do they also think from a pastoral perspective? What is a good way to treat appeal cases in the church?

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Yielding to Formalism?

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  • Jack de Jong

This article is about the agenda of major assemblies and new issues at synod. Procedures for proposals at a church meeting is also discussed.

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The battle for our Sundays is usually won or lost on the foregoing Saturday night. J. I. Packer
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