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1. Not exactly tracking the Trinity part and the OPC tie in. In the OPC, as well as other truly reformed churches, it is held that the Trinity is clearly taught in Scripture. Can someone struggle with the concept as part of Christian growth? Yes. Is is allowed to teach that heresy in Sunday School or as part of some small group or Sunday School? No. That would violate the doctrinal purity of the church. If someone is certain that Scripture is 100% silent, then then perhaps they are a better fit for one of the many cults that circle Christianity.

But this article is referring to the pastors who make proclamations outside of established doctrine of the church. Something like members must give 50% tithes, or only drive battery powered cars.

2. Those who disagree are those who maybe have an issue with an expansion project, or question some program. Not those who are practicing heretical teaching.

But this article is referring to the pastors who make proclamations outside of established doctrine of the church. Something like members must give 50% tithes, or only drive battery powered cars.

And that certainly makes sense, because a parochial opinion on matters like that cannot override the consensus of the entire Church.

I would just be careful to note that "established doctrine" tends to be a sticky wicket. What was the established doctrine in the Quartodeciman controversy? Sure they were a minority in the ancient world, but didn't they have an established practice apparently given to them by St. John himself? So would it be untoward for a Christian today to adopt it? I don't know the answer, but I think having as wide a historical grasp as possible helps to counter any parochialism we may bring to the table to define what "established doctrine" is.

2. Those who disagree are those who maybe have an issue with an expansion project, or question some program. Not those who are practicing heretical teaching.

Good. Point taken then. I might expect creedal laxity from a lot of folks on here, but sure as heck not from a Calvinist!