Five hundred years ago the Protestant Reformation brought untold benefits that are still felt today. As opposed to the centralized, monolithic Church of Rome under the authority of one man, the Protestant Reformation began the decentralization of the western church. Escape from a remote ecclesiastical hierarchy that was detached and self-perpetuating led to the ultimate establishment of reformation churches through …

The 81st General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, from August 3-7, 2017, desires to express its heartiest appreciation for the splendid hospitality extended to it by the congregation of our host church, the Edmonton Bible Presbyterian Church, and to the church ladies, who provided a tasty breakfast each morning. The Christian fellowship has been …

Whereas, the Presbyterian Church (USA), at its 222nd General Assembly; and Whereas, an Islamic prayer was one of the first orders of business for the Assembly and was arranged for by the PCUSA Ecumenical and Interfaith Ministry staff (note the text of the prayer below); and Whereas, this is an example of the continuing apostasy; and Whereas, Mateen Elass, a …

The Church of Christ is called to be salt and light in the world. If society does not hear the truth concerning God, man, sin, and salvation from its mouth, it is failing in its duty to the Lord and to mankind. “Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know …

King Solomon, by divine inspiration, taught that there is nothing new under the sun. Fallen humanity is rife with sexual perversion; this is nothing new. In all ages, the Church of Jesus Christ must faithfully address these issues with both the Law of God (which condemns) and the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ (by which God saves sinners, including the …

With the recent Supreme Court of the United States announcement on June 27, 2016, that it left standing a lower court decision that Washington state pharmacists who are Christian must violate their faith in order to practice their profession. “The Supreme Court’s move alarmed Justice Samuel Alito, who warned there was evidence that the ‘impetus for the adoption of the …

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 …