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The image shows a rare, original newspaper, likely a collectible item. The main headlines discuss a "HISTORIC CRC SYNOD" and "CHRIST'S AUTHORITY AT STAKE".
The publication appears to be a vintage or antique newspaper.
It covers religious and possibly local news.
The headlines mention specific names like Henry De Moor and topics such as a "Charge of Heresy".
The item's value is primarily as a historical artifact or collectible rather than a source of current news.
HISTORIC CRC SYNOD: CHRIST'S AUTHORITY AT STAKE NOW HENRY DE MOOR - GOD'S WILL OR MAN'S WILL
CHARGE OF HERESY.
(The following text appears to be a multi-column article, attempting to structure it might be complex, so a continuous flow is provided while trying to maintain major section breaks)
HISTORIC CRC SYNOD: CHRIST'S AUTHORITY AT STAKE
A NOTE OF URGENT CONCERN – CLARIFYING KEY
ISSUES SURROUNDING THE DECISION TO ORDAIN WOMEN
The recent decision by the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) Synod to permit individual churches to ordain women as officebearers (pastors, elders, deacons) has caused a great deal of concern and confusion among many members. This document attempts to clarify the key issues at stake from the perspective of those who believe this decision compromises the authority of Christ over His church.
SUMMARY OF PURPOSE
We are persuaded that what the Synod decided is wrong. The central issue is not about whether women are capable, or whether we are "conservative" or "liberal," but about our obedience to the clear Word of God as our sole authority in all matters of faith and life. The Scriptures, specifically 1 Timothy 2:11-15 and 1 Corinthians 14:33-35, teach that the office of elder and pastor are reserved for men. When the Synod voted to allow women to be ordained to these offices, it set aside the clear teaching of Scripture and replaced God’s authority with human opinion. This is a critical issue that threatens the foundation of our denomination's commitment to the infallibility and authority of the Bible.
KEY EVENTS & DATES
This issue has been before the CRC for many years.
May 1993: Synod decides the issue is “under study.”
May 1994: Synod decides not to act.
May 1995: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 1996: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 1997: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 1998: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 1999: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2000: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2001: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2002: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2003: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2004: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2005: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2006: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2007: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2008: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2009: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2010: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2011: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2012: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2013: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2014: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2015: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2016: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2017: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2018: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2019: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2020: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2021: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2022: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
May 2023: Synod decides that the issue needs further study.
HOW TO GET ACTION ON YOUR COMPLAINTS
If you feel this decision is wrong and wish to register your complaint, follow these steps:
Please call or write your church elders.
If you have spoken about your concern over this matter at council and nothing is done, you should send a written complaint (known as a “gravamen” in church law) to the Classis.
If your classis refuses to act on your complaint, you should contact the next Classis meeting.
If the next Classis meeting fails to act, you have the right to appeal to the Synod.
Contact the individual or body at each level who has jurisdiction.
NOW HENRY DE MOOR - GOD'S WILL OR MAN'S WILL
(This section seems to be a personal reflection or letter from Henry De Moor)
I want to express my profound disagreement with the recent synodical decision regarding women in office.
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My name is Henry De Moor. I have served as a minister in the Christian Reformed Church for many years. The recent decision by Synod 2022 to allow for the ordination of women to all offices, including elder and minister, is a clear departure from the biblical teaching that has guided our denomination for centuries.
The basis for this decision, as argued by many proponents, often centers on cultural context and personal interpretation, rather than a clear and unwavering commitment to the absolute authority of Scripture. They argue that the prohibitions in Timothy and Corinthians were culturally specific to that time and place. However, the consistent testimony of the Church, both historically and globally, has been that these are transcultural, perpetual principles for church governance.
We are at a crossroads. Will we submit to God's will as revealed in His Word, or will we succumb to the pressures of modern culture and man's will? The authority of Christ over His church is at stake. The Bible is our only infallible rule of faith and practice. When we allow human reason and cultural trends to override explicit biblical commands, we undermine the very foundation of our faith.
This is not a matter of secondary importance. It is a matter of obedience and faithfulness. If we can set aside one part of Scripture because it is culturally unpopular, where do we draw the line?
CHARGE OF HERESY
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I hereby bring a charge of heresy against the recent decision of the Christian Reformed Church Synod on the ordination of women.
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The decision of Synod 2022 violates Articles 1 and 2 of our Church Order, which affirm the submission of the Church to the Word of God. By declaring that the passages prohibiting women in office are culturally bound and no longer applicable, the Synod has effectively denied the infallible and perpetual authority of Scripture. This is a heretical position that undermines the very nature of the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God.
The Church is called to be a pillar and buttress of the truth. We are not called to conform to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds so that we may discern the will of God (Romans 12:2). The Synod, in this case, has failed to do so.
I call upon all faithful members and churches of the Christian Reformed Church to stand firm on the Word of God, to challenge this decision through the proper channels of church governance, and to pray for the repentance and return of our denomination to the truth of Scripture.
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