The Puerto Montt Declaration

The International Council of Christian Churches (ICCC), meeting in its 20th World Congress, January 22-29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile, declares it continued allegiance and delity to the inspired, infallible and inerrant Scriptures, which are the very Word of God. It is the sole focus and purpose of the ICCC and its churches, in all that they do, to stand rmly “for the Word of … Continue reading The Puerto Montt Declaration

Resolution on Pope Francis I and “Reinventing the Global Educational Alliance”

In a message delivered by Pope Francis I, on September 12, 2019, published on the official Vatican website, he announced an international event, to be held at the Vatican on May 14, 2020. It will be called “Reinventing the Global Educational Alliance.” According to the Pontiff, it is to include: “the most significant personalities of the political, cultural and religious world.” The event is being … Continue reading Resolution on Pope Francis I and “Reinventing the Global Educational Alliance”

Resolution on Religious Liberty

The International Council of Christian Churches (ICCC), meeting in its 20th World Congress, January 22-29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile, calls on people and governments everywhere to embrace and promote religious liberty. We condemn the alarming trend, even in some countries known historically for affording liberty to all citizens, of increased persecution of Christians and those of other religions. Religious liberty is much more than … Continue reading Resolution on Religious Liberty

Resolution on the Theme Chosen for the 11th World Assembly of the World Council of Churches — Karlsruhe, Germany, September 8-16, 2021

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced the theme for its 11th World Assembly, to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany, from September 8-16, 2021: “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.” “Reconciliation” and “Unity” in the Word of God Bible-believing churches could embrace this theme, in that the work of Christ on the cross reconciles sinful men to a holy God, who … Continue reading Resolution on the Theme Chosen for the 11th World Assembly of the World Council of Churches — Karlsruhe, Germany, September 8-16, 2021

Resolution on the Holy Scriptures

The International Council of Christian Churches, meeting in its 20th World Congress, from January 22 to 29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile, declares that: 1. By God’s love and benevolence, He decreed to make Himself known to mankind through the Bible, with its 66 canonical books. These Holy Scriptures are the very Word of God; 2. This revelation from God to man was indispensable so … Continue reading Resolution on the Holy Scriptures

Resolution on God’s Love

The International Council of Christian Churches (ICCC) has chosen “God Is Love” for the theme of its 20th World Congress, meeting from January 22-29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile. The theme verse of the Congress is 1 John 4:10: “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” There is … Continue reading Resolution on God’s Love

Resolution of Thanks

The 20th World Congress of the International Council of Christian Churches, meeting January 22- 29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile, wishes to give heartfelt thanks to the Chilean Planning Commit- tee, which has prepared for this Congress. They have given of their time sacri cially for the past 15 months. Various committees worked diligently under the leadership of Pastor José Héctor Oyarce, president of the … Continue reading Resolution of Thanks

Resolution on Biblical Marriage

The International Council of Christian Churches (ICCC), meeting in its 20th World Congress, January 22-29, 2020, in Puerto Montt, Chile, strongly affirms the teaching of Scripture concerning marriage: 1. God — Creator, sustainer and sovereign of the universe — ordered that a man be united in marriage with a woman, in an exclusive and lifelong union (Genesis 2: 23-24); 2. That marriage according to what … Continue reading Resolution on Biblical Marriage