Resolution 77-04: Memorial for Elder Ricely Clem “RC” Banks
RC Banks was born on August 19, 1938, and raised in Castlewood, Virginia. He was one of six children. He went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2012, at the age of 73. RC is survived by his loving wife Joyce, his daughters Janelle, Jeanenne, and Jennifer along with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His life was …
RESOLUTION 76:06 The Anti-Religious Freedom Mandate in the Patient “Protection” and “Affordable” Care Act
On July 31, 2012, President Obama’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) claimed, “The Obama administration will continue to work with all employers to give them the flexibility and resources they need to implement the health care law in a way that protects women’s health while making common-sense accommodations for values like religious liberty.” Religious liberty is far more than …
RESOLUTION 76:04: In Defence of the Biblical Definition of Marriage
In Romans 13 the Lord God, Ruler of the Nations, says …rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. (Rom 13:3) Government’s role is not to determine good and evil, that is the prerogative of the Sovereign Creator of men and women. When Governments and rulers abuse their authority to redefine good and evil and then employ …
RESOLUTION 76:05: On the Instability of the PC(USA)
By the time the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) completed its business on July 22, 2012, it was evident that the denomination will continue on a path far from the Scriptures it once held sacred. The decades’ struggle over sexual issues has precipitated an unprecedented exodus from this once august body. Those remaining were more concerned with …
RESOLUTION 76:03: On Church Planting
We wish to state our thankfulness to God for the blessing of a new Bible Presbyterian Church in Bonners Ferry, ID. In Matthew 28:19-21, Jesus gave to His church the Great Commission. The church, in recognizing the authority of her King, is commanded to make disciples of all nations. The church is to do this where the LORD may send …
RESOLUTION 76:01: Memorial for Elder George W. Johnson, Jr.
George W. Johnson, Jr, affectionately known by all as “Coach,” was born on July 18, 1927, to proud parents George and Estelle Johnson in Lucknow, SC. George married his lovely wife, Helen, and together they raised three children. “Coach” taught Social Studies and coached cross-country and track at Brookland- Cayce High School from 1959-1989, where he won six state championships. …
RESOLUTION 76:02: Resolution of Thanks
Be it resolved that we, the members of the 76th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at the Lakeland Bible Presbyterian Church in Lakeland, FL, August 9-14, 2012, do extend our heart-filled thanks to Rev. Blizzard, the Church Session, as well as the entire congregation of the Lakeland Bible Presbyterian Church, for their warm Christian hospitality. We are …
RESOLUTION 75:07: The 400th Anniversary of the KJV
Whereas 2011 is the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible, which has been a great source of blessing to the Christian Church in the English-speaking world since the Reformation, and has been used of God to spark thousands of revivals and has had a major impact on our beloved fellowship; and Whereas this version of the Bible has been used of …
RESOLUTION 75:06: Thanks to Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church
Whereas the Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church has been used of God as an instrument of grace for 75 years, to the saving of souls and the edification of saints; and Whereas God has been pleased to equip this church for these 75 years with men of a spiritual vision and passion to preach Christ to this community and around the world; and Whereas the pastor, …
RESOLUTION 75:05: Memorial for Elder Robert Chandler Mullen
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.(Psalm 16:8-9) Elder Robert C. Mullen was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1917. The Savior made him His own sometime during his teenage years. He took his …
RESOLUTION 75:02 Memorial for Elder Eugene Mauzey
1922 – 2011 Eugene F. Mauzey was born September 14, 1922, at Woods Bay in Bigfork, Montana. In 1944, he was drafted into the Marine Corps and served in the Pacific on the islands of Guam, Okinawa, and Guadalcanal. He ended his military service in China where he participated in the surrender of the Japanese forces to the Chinese. On June 19, 1949, he …
RESOLUTION 75:03: Memorial for the Rev. Dr. Arthur Steele
1920 – 2011 Our Lord above, according to His good and wise providence took Arthur Steele from his earthly sojourn into the glories of heaven on March 2, 2011, at the age of 90. Following years of study at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Tech, earning a degree in chemical engineering, Arthur Steele served with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Following his military service he …
RESOLUTION 75:04: Memorial for Elder Russell S. Foulke
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me: Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Revelation 14:13 Elder Russell S. Foulke entered the presence of His Lord Jesus Christ April 7th 2011 at the age of 73. He served as …
RESOLUTION 75:01: Vision of the Bible Presbyterian Church
The Reformed Faith rightly expresses and summarizes the grand truths of Scripture in a consistent and biblical manner. But truth left unattached to the heart and soul of man damages his whole person and jeopardizes the very nature of a personal, vital, living relationship with his holy God. We strive to passionately proclaim from our pulpits, in our activities, and in our homes, …
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION 74:07 Rev. Dr. William R. Kane
Pastor William R. Kane served as a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ for over 47 years. He was ordained in 1961 in the Bible Presbyterian Church. A deeply humble and knowledgeable man, he taught Biblical studies and other classes at many colleges and universities including Highland College, Clearwater College, Cohen Seminary, Pepperdine College and Los Angeles State University. …
RESOLUTION 74:05 Freedom of Speech
The Christian is mandated by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gospel to every creature in every place at all times. Our forefathers stated that part of their purpose in coming to this continent was the propagation of that Gospel. To ensure this liberty, while protecting the rights of others, they included in the very fabric of our founding documents …
RESOLUTION 74:06 Homosexuality and the PCUSA
For the fifth time in fifteen years the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted in its 2010 General Assembly, among other detestable things, to remove the words “fidelity” (within the covenant of marriage of one man and one woman) and “chastity” (in singleness) from the Book of Order as requirements for ordination of officers. This on-going attempt to normalize homosexuality, which …
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION 74:03 Elder Félix Irusta Choque
Félix Irusta was born in November 12, 1922, in Pocoata province Omasuyos , La Paz, Bolivia. By the grace of the Lord he received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1958 in the city of La Paz. In the year 1970 He decided to reside in the town of Caranavi Nor Yungas, for reasons of his personal health and …
RESOLUTION 74:02 Don’t Expand “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the Military
There are homosexuals in America’s military services. Currently, homosexuals in our armed forces are required to be publically discreet about their sexual proclivity and aberrant behavior, and under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy they are allowed to enlist and remain in service as long as their sexuality remains unnoticeable. Now President Obama intends to throw open the floodgates by …
RESOLUTION 74:04 The Exclusive Claims of Christ vs. Interfaith Dialogue
United Methodists are upset about something, and it is not social injustice this time. They are upset with Claremont School of Theology, one of their own sponsored seminaries. Claremont School of Theology is pursuing a new “University Project” that is bringing together Jewish Rabbis, Muslim Imams, and Christian theologians to train ministerial students at Claremont. The published purpose is to …