Beloved in Christ,
The Scriptures command us not only to rebuke error but to plead with God for His justice, mercy, and restoration in the midst of corruption. To those who persist in promoting Verbal Plenary Preservation (VPP) as a tool for manipulation and pride within the Bible-Presbyterian Church, we issue this solemn warning: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). If repentance is refused, the Lord Himself will act to purify His church.
I. A Warning to the False Teachers: The Lord Will Not Be Silent
1. God Resists the Proud
To the arrogant who claim exclusive ownership of truth while trampling Christ’s flock: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Your titles, influence, and alliances with complicit elders and deacons are but dust in the wind before the God who “brings down the mighty from their thrones” (Luke 1:52). If you harden your hearts, He will strip you of the very treasures you idolize—your positions, your platforms, and the human accolades that feed your vanity. “The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled” (Isaiah 2:11).
2. Judgment on Those Who Corrupt the Church
To those who exploit Scripture to trap young pastors and divide Christ’s body: “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” (Jeremiah 23:1). The Lord sees your secret sins—the lust for control, the rage against dissenters, the moral compromise veiled by doctrinal rigidity. If you do not repent, He will remove your lampstand (Revelation 2:5), dismantle your alliances, and expose your hypocrisy. “Nothing is covered that will not be revealed” (Matthew 10:26).
3. A Prayer for God’s Intervention
Let us pray:
Lord of Hosts, You are holy and just. We cry out for Your intervention in the Bible-Presbyterian Church. Tear down every stronghold of pride that exalts itself against Your truth. Humble the unrepentant by removing what they cherish most—their power, their platforms, and the human supports enabling their corruption. Silence the voices that distort Your Word, and let their schemes crumble like Jericho’s walls. Yet even in judgment, spare the innocent. Raise up leaders among them who fear You, who will “contend for the faith” (Jude 1:3) and shepherd the flock with integrity. Break the chains of fear that bind young pastors to these deceivers. Restore unity, Lord, not by human compromise, but by Your Spirit’s conviction. Let the blood of Christ purify Your church, and may Your name alone be glorified. Amen.
II. A Call to Hope: God Will Raise Up Truth-Bearers
1. The Promise of Reformation
Even in darkness, God preserves a remnant (Romans 11:5). Pray earnestly that He will raise up elders, deacons, and pastors within the Bible-Presbyterian Church who will reject VPP’s folly and proclaim, “Let God be true, though every one were a liar” (Romans 3:4). These leaders will not seek glory for themselves but will point to the sufficiency of Christ and the reliability of His Spirit-illumined Word.
2. Repentance or Ruin
To the false teachers: There is still time. “Seek the Lord while He may be found” (Isaiah 55:6). Lay down your pride, confess your sins, and restore those you’ve harmed. If you refuse, know this: The God who struck down Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) and expelled the money-changers (John 2:15) will not tolerate your defiance forever.
3. To the Faithful: Stand Firm
Church of Christ, do not fear. “The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment” (2 Peter 2:9). Cling to the gospel, guard your hearts, and pray for revival. The gates of hell will not prevail (Matthew 16:18).
Conclusion
The battle belongs to the Lord. Let us trust Him to defend His church, judge sin, and raise up shepherds after His own heart. “For the Lord loves justice; He will not forsake His saints” (Psalm 37:28). May His kingdom come, His will be done—in the Bible-Presbyterian Church, and in all the earth.
Maranatha. Come, Lord Jesus.
Pastor Reverend So
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