The Questions of Article 41 (1)

Article 41 of the church order of Dordrecht sets forth some practical rules for good order in classical meetings. Recognizing, however, that the main function of classical meetings ought to be spiritual in nature, the Reformed fathers included the following in this article: . . .Furthermore, the president shall, among other things, put the following questions to the delegates of each church:  1. Are the consistory meetings held in your church?  2. Is church discipline exercised?  3. Are the...