The Covenant for Officebearers We, [the undersigned], believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired Word of God, which proclaims the good news of God’s creation and redemption through Jesus Christ. Acknowledging the authority of God’s Word, we submit to it in all matters of life and faith.
No offense intended but any reasonable read of Church Order makes the above clear. As the saying goes, a "No Brainer." If one can serve without being in agreement, then confessions and covenants effectively cease to exist. I could potentially serve while denying the divinity of Jesus. All I would need to do is submit a gravamen. I pray that Synod adopts the report.
No offense intended but any reasonable read of Church Order makes the above clear. As the saying goes, a "No Brainer." If one can serve without being in agreement, then confessions and covenants effectively cease to exist. I could potentially serve while denying the divinity of Jesus. All I would need to do is submit a gravamen. I pray that Synod adopts the report.