BCO 33.12

Book of Church Order (PCA)

33.12. 32-12

32-12. When the trial is about to begin, it shall be the duty of the moderator solemnly to announce from the chair that the court is about to pass to the consideration of the case, and to enjoin on the members to recollect and regard their high character as judges of a court of Jesus Christ, and the solemn duty in which they are about to engage.

For discussion

  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?