Our Doctrinal Position
Wilson Presbyterian Church practices and teaches the reformed faith. We beleive that reformed doctrine is the most consistent expression of Christianity—it is also historic Christianity—in its emphasis upon the sovereignty of God and the complete trustworthiness of the Bible. The reformed faith is most clearly expressed in the studies of John Calvin, a 16th century reformer. As such, we are a confessional church.
It was the compromise of these truths in the early decades of this century that led to the formation of the Bible Presbyterian Church. As theological liberalism had moved into Presbyterian seminaries and out into the church, it became fashionable to question the fundamental tenets of Christianity. The inspiration of the Bible, the virgin birth and deity of Christ, His supernatural works and the atonement on the cross and even His resurrection from the dead were called into question. The Presbyterian Church ordained ministers and sent out missionaries who either called these doctrines into question or rejected them outright.
We believe God has raised up the Bible Presbyterian Church to take a faithful stand for the historic Christian faith, and, further, to be a standard bearer to these truths in darkening days of compromise and apostasy.
The Bible Presbyterian Church continues to this day …for the Word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ,” Revelation 1:9.
Our Witness
A witness for Biblical Presbyterianism is preserved in this church body. We believe in missions and evangelism. It is the good news of the gospel that saves sinners. We believe all are lost and under the wrath of God and that all believers are “ambassadors for Christ,” (2 Corinthians 5:20) as spoken by the Apostle Paul.
It is our firm belief that missionary work and evangelism must always be practiced within a Biblical context. Our methods and message both arise from the Bible. We further believe evangelism should issue forth into discipling new believers and planting churches.
This church takes seriously the command of Christ to preach the gospel at home and abroad, for God’s elect are to be found among all nations, tribes and tongues.
We extend our hand of fellowship and cooperation to other Biblically separated groups. Our Synod, the Bible Presbyterian Church is a part of the American Council of Christian Churches, founded in 1941, as a Biblical alternative to the National Council of Churches. We oppose the inclusivist ecumenical movement that seeks to bring together all churches, whether liberal or evangelical. We further believe it is wrong to make common cause with those who embrace and encourage compromise with liberalism and ecumenism.
But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4
Our Government
Believing the Scriptures give us a pattern for orderly church government, the Bible Presbyterian Church operates by a representative system common among Presbyterian church bodies.
Our church sessions (local church body of government) are made up of teaching and ruling elders, with each having equal representation and vote.
Presbyteries consist of the particular churches within geographical areas across the United States and Canada. Churches are represented by their minister(s) and one ruling elder (more for larger churches) at each meeting. Presbytery meetings are held twice annually (or thrice annually by some presbyteries).
The General Synod meets annually in one of our churches. Representation includes all ordained ministers and a ruling elder from each church (more for larger churches) at each meeting. The synod meets near the beginning of August for its six day sessions. Families are often in attendance and visitors are encouraged to attend.
Each congregation calls its own pastor without interference from outside; i.e., ministers are not appointed and each church owns its own real estate and church building(s).