A Statement on the Theory of Verbal Plenary Preservation (VPP)
“We, the undersigned Bible-Presbyterian ministers, wholeheartedly
believe and affirm that the inspired Word of God has absolutely no
error in the Original Autographs. However, we reject the theory of
Verbal Plenary Preservation propounded by some, who dogmatically claim
that the Greek and Hebrew copies immediately underlying the King James
Version are an exact replica of the Original Autographs. The insistent
promotion of this theory has resulted in schism among brethren.”
This statement has been
signed by:
1.
Rev Philip Heng, Galilee Bible-Presbyterian Church
2.
Rev Ong Hock Khee, Galilee Bible-Presbyterian Church
3.
Rev Tan Eng Boo, Grace Bible-Presbyterian Church
4.
Rev Charles Seet, Life Bible-Presbyterian Church
5.
Rev Colin Wong, Life Bible-Presbyterian Church
6.
Rev Anthony Tan, Nazareth Bible-Presbyterian Church
7.
Rev Yap Beng Shin, Olivet Bible-Presbyterian Church
8.
Rev Tan Choon Seng, Shalom Bible-Presbyterian Church
9.
Rev Eric Kwan, Zion Bible-Presbyterian Church
10.
Rev Eddy Lim, Zion Bible-Presbyterian Church
11.
Rev Yap Kim Sin, Zion Bible-Presbyterian Church
In recent years, a new theory known as the Verbal Plenary Preservation
of the Scriptures (VPP) has arisen and caused much controversy to a
number of Bible-Presbyterian churches in Singapore. This schismatic
theory continues to spread and take its toll by splitting Fundamentalist
churches around the world.
Because of the discord and schism that has resulted from the
propagation of VPP in the Bible-Presbyterian group of churches, our
pastors have joined concerned Bible-Presbyterian ministers to issue the
statement above against VPP. The Board of Elders of Life
Bible-Presbyterian Church unanimously endorses this timely statement and
stand taken by the above Bible-Presbyterian ministers. –The Board of
Elders
