We, the Seventy-seventh General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting from August 1 through August 6, 2013, wish to praise and give thanks to the triune God through Jesus Christ our Lord, for the hospitality of the saints at the Bible Presbyterian Church of Grand Island. The General Synod gathers to labor for the sake of the church and …

The 77th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at the Bible Presbyterian Church, Grand Island, NY, August 1-6, 2013, does acknowledge the providence of God in the founding of The Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions, and does recognize its 80th Anniversary, rejoicing in the service of its missionaries in the furtherance of the Gospel. We also recognize …

The free exercise of religion in the U.S. military is protected by the First Amendment of America’s Constitution. Through the 20th century, all branches of service observed a policy of religious diversity where there was mutual respect among the represented religious bodies in the military chaplaincy, as well as a protected freedom for each faith group to exercise with discretion …

Whereas marriage is a covenant relationship and an institution established by God rather than simply by human construct (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:22-33); And whereas the Bible Presbyterian Church reaffirms the historic and biblical definition of marriage, and the need for it in our society; And whereas the external attacks by government and the silence of a majority of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …