Pray the Lord of the Harvest…The Agenda for Synod 2015
This article addresses the Protestant Reformed Churches' synodal gathering in 2015, emphasizing Christ's headship over the church and the urgent need for missionary support in the Philippines. Dykstra calls the synod to prayer regarding the appointment of a key missionary to domestic ministry, creating a critical staffing need in the growing Philippine mission work, and appeals to the church's responsibility in the Great Commission.
The church belongs to the Lord. God gave His elect to Jesus Christ in eternity, who in time redeemed each member from sin and death. God rewarded Jesus by lifting Him up to be Head over all things to the church (Eph. 1:22). We confess that Jesus gathers, defends and preserves His church throughout history by His Word and Spirit (LD 21, Q. & A. 54). Thus, whenever the church meets together in her assemblies, she is careful that everything be done in harmony with the Word of Jesus Christ and His...
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