In a large majority of modern churches, there will be male members who profess to be Christians but are also members of the Freemasons. Members of this well-known organization are frequently leading citizens and respected business and civic leaders in communities across the United States. Famous Americans and even U.S. presidents were Masons. These include… Read More The Threat of Freemasonry — Tim Bench
Several years ago, a cousin of mine was tragically killed in an automobile accident. “Laura” was a recent college graduate and was engaged to be married. Her death was a crushing blow to her many friends, family, and her fiancée. She had always been adored by her parents, certainly more than her younger brother had… Read More What Jesus Said About Our Mouths — Tim Bench
One of the repeated points of emphasis throughout the New Testament which runs counter to the majority of modern denominational dogma is that Christians are expected and demanded to be doers of the work. James wrote, “…but whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but… Read More Blessed Is The Doer Of The Work — Tim Bench
The mastery of one’s own desires, wants, and passions is often the most difficult step for a Christian, and yet it is very much an unavoidable and demanded spiritual facet of biblical obedience. This is an elusive goal, wherein one is able to effectively harness and control oneself versus the seemingly endless supply of worldly… Read More Adding Self-Control To Knowledge — Tim Bench
It would be difficult, if not impossible, to conceive of a family more famous in both human and Biblical history than that of Adam and Eve, and likewise their sons Cain and Abel. Both Christians and non-Christians alike are typically familiar with the story of the two brothers, usually assumed to be twins (although there… Read More What Abel Has Taught Me – Tim Bench
Acts chapter 2 discusses in great detail many of the attributes and details of the church established in Jerusalem. It can and often has been often argued that the ideal, perfect, and biblical precepts of how a church is to be operated is exhibited within this chapter of Acts. In this article, we will briefly… Read More Lessons Learned From The Jerusalem Church – Tim Bench
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