I agree, FV has had its influence within the OPC. I hope our presbyteries are more vigilant now.

I favor Reformed and Presbyterian unity in God’s timing, but not for the sake of a larger and more diverse ecclesiastical organization. Something must be gained in the bargain, greater fidelity to the confessions, greater adherence to the Regulative Principle in practice- worship and polity, greater faithfulness in proclaiming the gospel.

The time is not right for PCA and OPC unification. That said, there are PCA congregations I could serve. Being a Southerner, culturally I probably fit there (especially in the mid-South) better than in the OPC in Idaho. However, in the PCA, I’d be more frustrated with GA level activities. The two OP assemblies I’ve attended, I’ve left with great satisfaction and thanksgiving for the diligence and wisdom with which the work of Christ’s Church has been done. I don’t see how the PCA can supervise their bureaucracies with their large assembly meeting for so short a time and so little of that for real debate. The OPC demonstrates a delegated assembly does not necessarily lead to denominational apostasy as many PCA folk experienced in the former PCUS and UPCUSA.

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Glenn Ferrell
Pastor, Sovereign Redeemer Presbyterian Church
OPC
Boise, Idaho