From Dort to Today (15): The Development of the Reformed Faith – The Secession of 1834

The churches of the secession continued to grow. By 1836, the new denomination numbered 4000 souls and was ready for its first Synod held March 2-12, 1836. Notable, at this synod were several decisions of importance for the Reformed faith in the years to come. First of all, the Synod made it clear beyond doubt that the purpose of the secession was primarily to bring the Church back again to the historic confessions of the Reformed faith and, via these confessions, to restore the truth of the...