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What the Lord requires of Synod 2020*

Garry Eriks·2020-07-01
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This article addresses internal divisions and tensions within the Protestant Reformed Churches in America as of Synod 2020, calling the denomination to return to biblical priorities of justice, mercy, and humility before God. Eriks uses Micah 6:6-8 to challenge synod members to refocus on what the Lord truly requires amid appeals, protests, and factional disputes over past decisions. The piece serves as a pastoral exhortation for denominational unity and faithfulness during a difficult period in PRCA history.

Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:6-8 As...

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Author
Garry Eriks
Date

2020-07-01

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Standard Bearer
Scripture References
Micah
Micah 6:6-8Micah 6Micah 3:1-3Micah 6:10-12Micah 7:18
Deuteronomy 32:4
Hosea 6:4
2 Corinthians 2
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Church GovernmentChristian LivingPRCA History
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