The Secession of 1834
The Secession of 1834 and the Struggle for the Church Order of Dordt
Not only did the Secession of 1834 involve a restoration of true church doctrine, but it also involved a restoration of biblical church government. Through the Secession, God led many churches to return to the Church Order of Dordt and biblical church polity.
The Afscheiding and Christian Education
The leaders of the Secession of 1834 were convinced that Christian education was essential for the preservation of true doctrine. This article documents the struggle these leaders went through to try and establish Christian schools.
Act of Secession or Return
The Secession of 1834 was a crucial moment for many Reformed Churches. Their stance against the Netherlands Reformed Church and its corruption gave rise to many new reformed churches. This article is the official statement of the Secession churches.
The Afscheiding and the Well-Meant Gospel Offer
Does God desire to save everyone? Not all the leaders of the Secession of 1834 were in total agreement over this question. This question lies behind the teaching of the well-meant offer of the gospel. Looking at the historical development of this teaching, this article traces it back to some of the leaders of the Secession.
A Brief History of the Afscheiding (3)
This article looks at the character of the Secession of 1834 and the lessons we can learn from this piece of history.
A Brief History of the Afscheiding (2)
This article looks at Hendrik de Cock's leadership in the Secession of 1834 and the persecution of the seceders. The author also looks at the history of the years following the Secession.
A Brief History of the Afscheiding (1)
This article discusses various factors which led up to the Secession of 1834 in the Netherlands. The Dutch Reformed Church became a state church and rejected the Church Order of Dordt and the binding authority of the creeds. The author also looks at the leading individuals involved in the Secession and their persecution.
Why the Secession of 1834?
There is nothing so painful to Christians as witnessing the separation of Christ church. This author maintains, however, that sometimes separation is the way to obey Christ. This article looks at the influence of rationalism, biblical criticism and the church and state relationship in the Netherlands leading up to the Secession of 1834.