The synod met on June 18, 1924. We should bear in mind a few things regarding a denominations broader gatherings before continuing. The Synod is a broader gathering than the classis. Likewise, the classis is a broader gathering than the consistory. It is composed of delegates from the consistories of a certain geographic area. In […]
The period leading up to the Synod of 1924 was a period of unrest in the Christian Reformed Churches in Grand Rapids. This unrest first appeared among the ministers and leaders of the churches as observed in the printed page. Rev. Jan Karel Van Baalen penned a brochure entitled, “The Denial of Common Grace Not […]