To Be or Not to Be Reformed (4): Upholding the Formula of Subscription
It is a common practice in many Reformed Churches that elders and deacons sign the Formula of Subscription. Why practice this tradition? Two reasons: the adoption of and adherence to Reformed confessions, and to maintain and promote Reformed church government. If this is so, then the confessions must be binding, and discipline must be exercised on those who depart from them.
To Be or Not to Be Reformed (3): Upholding the Formula of Subscription
It is a common practice in many Reformed Churches that elders and deacons sign the Formula of Subscription. Why practice this tradition? Two reasons: the adoption of and adherence to Reformed confessions, and to maintain and promote Reformed church government. This article focuses on what the Form of Subscription requires from individuals.
To Be or Not to Be Reformed (2): Upholding the Formula of Subscription
It is a common practice in many Reformed Churches that elders and deacons sign the Formula of Subscription. Why practice this tradition? Two reasons: the adoption of and adherence to Reformed confessions, and to maintain and promote Reformed church government. This article focuses on the history behind the Form of Subscription.
To Be or Not to Be Reformed (1): Upholding the Formula of Subscription
It is a common practice in many Reformed Churches that elders and deacons sign the Formula of Subscription. Why practice this tradition? Two reasons: the adoption of and adherence to Reformed confessions, and to maintain and promote Reformed church government. This article focuses on the importance of adhering to the Reformed confessions.
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Why are Ecclesiastical Feast Days in our Church Order?
Why does our church order contain a call to commemorate ecclesiastical feast days? This article discusses the historical development of this call, concluding that this should be left up to the discretion of each church council.
What Does It Mean to Subscribe to the Westminster Standards?
Special Days of Prayer
"Catechism Preaching" – According to Church Order
Church Visitation
Christian Education and the Church Order: A History
The background of the Holy Days
The Reformed Pastor and His Vows
Baptism – As Soon As Feasible
Church Boundaries: Keeping Christ Whole!
Regardless of the size of the church, every church within the church federation forms the body of Christ. Therefore, no church should accept members from another church without the consent of the church where the members are coming from. In this way the boundaries of churches in the federation are respected. Looking at Belgic Confession Article 28, this article emphasizes the importance of being a member of your local church.