Resolved, that we the delegates to the 80th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at Grace Bible Presbyterian Church of Sharonville, Ohio, August 4-9, 2016, in appreciation of the distinguished hospitality received from the members of this welcoming congregation, do hereby express our profound thanks to the church staff, volunteers, and the entire Grace Church family, for all …

The 79th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at Grace Bible Presbyterian Church in Cape Canaveral, Florida, from August 6-11, extends its heartfelt thanks to this congregation for its kind hospitality in hosting this year’s synod meetings. We know that entertaining delegates and their families involves extensive advanced planning, concerted cooperation of your church members, improvements to your …

Reverend John E. Janbaz of Redlands, California, passed away at his residence on March 12, 2015 at the age of ninety-nine. Born September 20, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA, Reverend Janbaz was the son of Elisha and Arusiag Janbaz of Armenia, who immigrated to the United States during the Turkish genocide of Armenians. As a teenager John was a member of …

Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States of America has recently ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that marriage will, in every state and territory, be extended to include homosexual unions. And, Whereas popular opinion across our nation seems to have shifted in favor of homosexuality, such that all opposition to homosexuality is presumed to be unloving. And, Whereas the …

The very fact that the Bible Presbyterian Church has adopted the Westminster Confession of Faith as its subordinate standard (under the Word of God), demonstrates our confidence in it as a clear and dependable source for understanding the teaching and message of the Word of God. Its every doctrinal expression was supported by the testimony of the Scripture and its …

Whereas in North America our first freedoms of expression and the exercise of religion have come under attack, many are convinced that our God-given rights of worship and preaching the true gospel are in serious jeopardy; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the 79th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at the Grace Bible Presbyterian Church in Cape …

Whereas, with the coming of Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September 2015 for the World Meeting of Families, many Protestant churches today are extremely negligent in warning the people of the land concerning the propaganda of the Roman Catholic Church for its promotion of idolatrous beliefs and in its deceiving people into accepting the authority of its pronouncements as equal …

The presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) gave final approval this spring to their proposed change in the definition of marriage from being between “one man and one woman” to being between “two persons.” The PCUSA has once again demonstrated its apostasy in continuing to set aside infallible Biblical standards and replacing them with worldly standards. In distinction the Bible …

The Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA) recently concluded its General Assembly in Detroit. The GA voted to approve an amendment to the denomination’s Book of Order to change the definition of marriage from “a woman and a man” to “two people.” That motion, which would become part of the PCUSA constitution June 21, 2015, if ratified …

With almost 55 million lives of the preborn taken since Roe v. Wade, the Church must rise up against the abortion holocaust. The Presbyterian Church USA had opportunity at its recent General Assembly to address the abortion issue, but even a motion to ask its members to reflect, for two years, on the plight of unwanted children, both the born …

Whereas we the members and guests of the 78th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting July 31 – August 5 in Olympia, Washington, have been the recipients of delicious meals, ideal fellowship, and overall gracious northwestern hospitality, and Whereas we have witnessed an evident outpouring of Christian love through the hearts of the members of the Bible Presbyterian …

Possibly Dr. Oliver touched the lives of Bible Presbyterian young people as much as any other person over the last 48 years. He was a professor of Bible at Shelton College from 1964 to 1977, then held a similar position at Clearwater Christian College from 1977 to 2005. His teaching ministry at Suncoast Bible Presbyterian Church in Palm Harbor, Florida further engaged youth at nearby Clearwater Christian College…

Charles Robert “Bud” Jones was born on November 25, 1921. While many memorials can be filled with dates, places, and accomplishments, the Synod wants to share the lasting impression of one man that served his Lord with zeal and commitment in a hope that he would inspire each of us to that same dedication and character. There are three things …

J. DeWarren Pope was born October 4, 1917, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, a son of godly Christian parents. He became a banker at the Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh. During World War II, he served in the United States Army in Korea. While there, he became friends with another Christian soldier and they attended worship services together. When he was discharged from …

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 …