Church Polity

As was stated, also Dr. Ridderbos of the Synodicals, takes the stand that, according to the Church Order, Classis (Synod) rightfully deposes officebearers. But the doctor is certainly mistaken. The Church Order does not vest the Classis (Synod) with the right to depose officebearers. It confers this right only upon the Consistory. This is the discovery of every one, who, as interpreter of the Church Order, is willing to allow himself to be bound by the God-created laws of exposition. The...