John Calvin, the Church Reformer

Protestant Reformed Theological Journal Vol. 43, No. 2 20 by while public sin, either in the area of doctrine or life, is tolerated in the church. But we must raise a voice of protest, and call the church to carry out its God-given calling. And if, in spite of our protests, the church refuses to exercise dis- cipline, we must withdraw from that church and institute the church anew or join a church that consistently practices church discipline. Reformed people insist that faithful church...