Secession

Rev. H. De Cock and the Secession

This article gives a biographical overview of Hendrick De Cock, with a focus on the role he played in the Secession of 1834 in the Netherlands.

Secessionist

Secession is not an ideal choice for the church of Christ, but at times it must happen. This article shows the biblical grounds for secession, as well as the dangers of the secession.

A Brief History of the Afscheiding (2)

This article looks at Hendrik de Cock's leadership in the Secession of 1834 and the persecution of the seceders. The author also looks at the history of the years following the Secession.

A Brief History of the Afscheiding (1)

This article discusses various factors which led up to the Secession of 1834 in the Netherlands. The Dutch Reformed Church became a state church and rejected the Church Order of Dordt and the binding authority of the creeds. The author also looks at the leading individuals involved in the Secession and their persecution.

Following the Lamb In Commemoration of the Secession of 1834

This article is about the Netherlands church secession of 1834.

The Union of 1892 What Can We Learn from It Today?

This article is about the unification of Reformed Churches from the First Secession (1834) and the Second Secession (1886). On June 17, 1892, the synods of these two federations gathered to form the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (hence, the Union of 1892).

Lessons from the Secession of 1733

This article is about the Secession of 1733 in Scotland, and the life and work of Ebenezer Erskine.

The Introduction of Evangelical Hymns in the Dutch Reformed Churches: The Reaction in the Secession of 1834

This article shows how the leaders of the Secession of 1834 reacted on the singing of unscriptural hymns in the Netherlands

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