Shepherd Writes Letter to Board of Trustees
Hewitson, Page 57
“Toward the latter part of October, it became increasingly apparent that the decision of the faculty (April 25, 1978) stating that my position “does not contradict the system of doctrine taught in Holy Scripture and summarized in the Westminster Standards” has not served to relieve the tensions that have arisen over the relation of faith, repentance, and new obedience to justification. One the contrary, it would appear that steps are being taken that have the effect, whether intended or not, of intensifying and escalating the problem in the Seminary community.” (57-58)