The Authority of Major Assemblies

The question of the authority of Synod or Classis is a very significant one that presses for attention repeatedly throughout the history of Reformed Churches. The question itself we purpose to discuss extensively in connection with later articles in the Church Order but we cannot refrain from commenting upon it here because: (1) Article 15 specifically speaks of "the consent and authority of the synod or classis" and (2) it is a burning issue throughout our recent history as churches. The...