However, the technical point has delayed a negotiated separation agreement between Christ Community Church and the denomination, since classis officials have declined to sign the separation agreement until the appeal is complete. Classis also dealt with the theological concerns sparked by Rhem. A number of delegates objected that the amendment was redundant because the doctrinal standards of the RCA already specify that salvation is only through Christ. That argument didn't satisfy other classis delegates. Now some of those same people, not necessarily Tim, are saying this is redundant.
Redundancy is a small price to pay for being clear.
Other delegates alleged more serious problems than redundancy. My perception is that for the last couple of years this classis has stood firm on the sufficiency of the Word of God to rebuke Rev. Rhem. For me it seems kind of doubletalk to say that the Word of God is insufficient. One of Rhem's assistant pastors at Christ Community Church, Rev. Robert Kleinheksel, warned that the classis vote required more reflection. At this point it is mainly a reaction out of fear.