Open Door Policy (1970-68) Date: October 14, 2019 In seeking to further the theme of this conference, “Evangelism, Our Task in the 1970s” and attempting to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men. Be it Resolved that this body call upon the individual conferences and local congregations to actively adopt a policy of opening the doors […]
Corruption and Scandal (1974-59) Whereas corruption, scandal, and arrogant disregard of responsibility have been uncovered on practically all levels of government, now Therefore be it Resolved that we humbly seek God’s forgiveness for the corporate sin of this nation and that we redouble our efforts to make the government responsive to the needs of the governed through the […]
Church Burnings (1996-72) Whereas our denomination condemns the recent wave of church burnings which are houses of worship predominantly of our African-American brothers and sisters in Christ and we condemn the spirit of racism which apparently has fostered these burnings and further call upon our members to prayerfully reach out in cross cultural experiences; and […]
Political Rights (1981-29) Whereas a growing factor in American political life is religiously motivated political action groups; and Whereas these groups are increasingly taking absolute stands on issues on which there is no final word from Scripture; Be it Resolved that this delegate body applaud the rising awareness that the Gospel and the lordship of Christ have social and […]
Lifting the Silence (1996-69) Whereas our convention speakers, be they at the morning devotions or evening expositors, have confronted us with the walls and obstacles that hinder our making of disciples; and Whereas religious persecution is a major stumbling block to the propagation of the gospel as well documented by the National Association of Evangelicals’ statement […]
Prayer (1990-21) Knowing Jesus taught his disciples “that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1), Be it Resolved that we issue this renewed call to prayer to the Advent Christian people around the world. In Paul’s words, “Be joyful always: Pray continually; giving thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you […]
Prayer and Fasting (1976-24) Whereas, God has declared in 2 Chronicles 7:141, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and will turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land,” Whereas the blessings […]
Homosexuals In The Military (1993-58) Whereas, the sexual relationship between man and woman within the bounds of marriage is viewed as something natural and beautiful; and Whereas, homosexual relationships, like adulterous relationships, are clearly condemned in the Scriptures (Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8); and Whereas, the Bible […]
Homosexuality (1978-51) Whereas the committee charged to prepare a study on the nature of homosexuality and the Biblical teaching hereon has prepared such a paper, Be it Resolved that this document be disseminated among our churches for study and, Be it Further Resolved that as a denomination we adopt a posture of redemptive concern for those who struggle with […]
Homosexuality (1993-57) Whereas, homosexual activity like adulterous relationships is clearly condemned in the Scriptures; as in Leviticus 18:22 where God declares the practice of homosexuality an abomination in his sight; or in Romans 1:26-27 where Paul describes the practice of homosexuality as a degrading and unnatural passion; while in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Paul identifies the […]