Synod 2020/2021 and “in the way of repentance” (2)
Brian Huizinga examines Synod 2021's decisions regarding repentance, particularly addressing a doctrinal protest that conflated repentance with good works of obedience. The article defends the biblical and confessional distinction between repentance (which restores covenant fellowship through faith in Christ) and good works (which follow as fruits of that restoration), demonstrating how misapplication of Reformed teaching on sanctification led to theological error.
Distinguishing repentance and good works Before I explain the concept of repentance, I want to demonstrate that repentance and good works of obedience should be distinguished as stated in one part of the decision of Synod 2021. I also want to show that this distinction is important in light of the connection that Scripture makes between repentance and remission. In treating a protest against the decisions of Synod 2020, Synod 2021 demonstrated that the protest contained doctrinal...
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