by David J. Stewart | June 2016
2nd Corinthians 4:3-4, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
About twenty years ago I attended a training class for my job. I was in my
late twenties at the time. At the class I met a man about twice my age who
was a member of the “Rosicrucian Order.” He sent me some information, an
invitation and a sign-up form. Of course, as a Christian I never signed up,
because I knew that the Holy Scriptures prohibit Christians yoking together
with unbelievers. 2nd Corinthians 6:14, “Be ye not
unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship
hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with
darkness?”
I have a habit of keeping everything, like a packrat. I was looking through some old things the other day and found the information and invitation letter. In the letter it states:
“Do you ever sense that something is missing in your life? Something beyond material possessions and personal status? Then the Rosicrucian Order is for you.”
SOURCE: Rosicrucian Order, AMORC; Rosicrucian Park, San Jose, California.
The letter is signed by the President and Grand Master of the lodge.
My friend, the Rosicrucian Order is just another satanic substitute for the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you feel like something is missing in your life, then you need to get right with your Maker. 1st Peter 2:25, “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” God is the Shepherd and Bishop of our soul. 1st Timothy 6:17, “Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” Only the Lord Jesus Christ can fill that empty longing in your soul.
It all begins by you becoming a born-again Christian. We are all sinners (Romans 3:23 - All Scriptures are only from the trustworthy KING JAMES BIBLE). There is a penalty for that sin, which is death. The Bible also speaks of a Second Death in the lake of fire and brimstone (Revelation 21:8). That's the bad news. The Good News (or Gospel) according to 1st Corinthians 15:1-4 is that Jesus Christ DIED on the cross for our sins. He was BURIED. Christ bodily RESURRECTED the third day from the dead. If you admit that you are a guilty sinner in the eyes of a holy God, and BELIEVE THE GOSPEL, you are immediately, securely and permanently saved!!! It is that simple.
John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
1st Corinthians 1:21, “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
John 6:28-29, “Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”
If you receive Christ as your personal Savior, by believing the Gospel, then you are a member of God's family in both earth and Heaven. That family is the Church. Ephesians 3:14-15, “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.” If you feel that something is missing in your life, then get saved and join a local Bible-believing, soul-winning, King James Bible only, New Testament church. That is God's plan for you!
That is why I recommend independent fundamental Baptist churches. There are good churches that are non-denominational. There used to be good Methodist and Presbyterian churches, but they're really apostate these days. Sadly, even many Baptist churches have gone apostate. Every church is different, dependent upon the spiritual condition of the pastor and congregation. You have to visit and see for yourself if it is the right kind of church to attend. What Is A Fundamental Baptist Church?
I mean no unkindness to the Rosicrucian Order, but they are not a Bible-believing organization. It's not a personal thing. I also warn people not to join the Freemasons, nor any other lodge. Since these occult (hidden) groups teach unscriptural doctrines and function as a substitute for the Gospel and the New Testament Church, they are very much “satanic” in nature. No Christian believer ought ever join the Freemasons, Rosicrucian Order, a Kabbalah center, Knights of Columbus, et cetera. There is no substitute for the local New Testament church!!!
