Resolution 83:09: Of Thanks
The Synod wishes to express its gratitude to the Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church for hosting the 83rd General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, August 1-5, 2019. Thank you for providing so graciously for the needs and comforts of the Synod. The work of the Synod was facilitated by the beautiful new building, the delicious food, and the thoughtful kindness … [more]
Resolution 83:08: Memorial for Orville Sovereign
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Orville George Sovereign was born in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota on September 11, 1924 to Robert and Eva, the fifth of six children. He grew up across the street from the town high school but spent … [more]
Resolution 83:07: Memorial for John V. Koontz
John Koontz was born in Baltimore, MD on April 13, 1926. On June 22, 2019, at the age of 93, he went home to heaven. John and his sister, Grace, moved to Florida in 1997. Their father was a Presbyterian minister. John never married. John’s life was devoted to serving and magnifying his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. John served … [more]
Resolution 83:06: Memorial for Ronald Dudley
Ron Dudley served as an elder of Suncoast Bible Presbyterian Church in Palm Harbor, Florida for ten years. He was a faithful officer, a prayer warrior, and in church every time the doors were open. His desire was to see the church prosper in the things of the Lord. Ron was born on October 24, 1934 in Whitinsville, MA and … [more]
Resolution 83:05: Memorial for Peter Pavuk
Elder Peter Pavuk, of the Wilson Presbyterian Church of Clairton, Pennsylvania, having died on July 31, 2015, and passed on to the glory of heaven and his Lord, is hereby memorialized. Elder Peter “Pete” Pavuk was born on June 27, 1923 in Hecla, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Barbara Hnatko Pavuk. Pete attended Grove City College where he graduated … [more]
Resolution 83:04: On the Canons of Dort
Whereas, this year is the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dort which met 1618-1619 to formally respond to the errors of James Arminius and his followers; and Whereas, that venerable body was an international synod seeking the counsel of God’s ministers not only from the Netherlands, but also various regions of Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, France, and other European … [more]
Resolution 83:03: Regarding Sexual Identity
Whereas, due to the aggressive propagation of the new sexual morality in recent decades, the percentage of the population of the United States of America identifying themselves as homosexual in 2017 has risen to 4.5%[1]and the percentage of those identifying as “transgender” is approximately 0.7%;[2]and Whereas, this new sexual morality bases itself on the idea that gender is fluid and … [more]
Resolution 83:02: Defunding Planned Parenthood
Whereas, Planned Parenthood is the leading abortion provider in the United States; and Whereas, Planned Parenthood is continuing the eugenics program established by its founder, Margaret Sanger; and Whereas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit stayed the three injunctions against the “Protect Life” federal regulations defunding Planned Parenthood, thus terminating Planned Parenthood’s use of taxpayer funds … [more]
Resolution 83:01: A Call for the Preservation of Life
Whereas, the Word of God clearly condemns murder and states that He hates the murderer. “You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13. “These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A … [more]
Resolution 82:07: On the Doctrine of Justification
(For footnotes, please see PDF which is linked after the text.) Preamble In every generation, the doctrine of justification by faith alone comes under attack. As the heart of the gospel, the doctrine of justification is most fundamental to the definition of salvation and any adequate understanding of the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. In our current cultural … [more]