Foreword

This compilation of statements are the church’s response to a variety of ethical and doctrinal issues over the years, but do not contain the complete teachings of the Christian Reformed Church. The CRC is a confessional church in the Calvinist and Reformed tradition, and subscribes to the ancient creeds of the church (Apostle’s Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed) as well as to the reformation confessions (The Heidelberg Catechism, The Belgic Confession, and The Canons of Dort). These creeds and confessional documents can be accessed from the CRC website (www.crcna.org).

Since 1975, the Christian Reformed church has printed a form of this document containing the doctrinal and ethical decisions of the church. The statements are also available in booklet format, containing an abbreviated summary statement of each decision, and do not necessarily contain the complete wording of the decision. This 2008 revision has incorporated synodical decisions through 2008. Copies of the booklet can be purchased from Faith Alive Christian Resources (800-333-8300 or www.faithaliveresources.org).

We present this collection of the church’s decisions with the expectation that they will be instructive for our members and provide a helpful guide for those who want to know more about the CRC. It is our prayer that God will bless the varied uses of this collection.

                                                                        Gerard L. Dykstra

                                                                        Executive Director of the CRCNA