Ireland has a very distinctive history. It was an island untouched by the Roman legions, and Patrick, the Evangelist, brought to it the Gospel of grace. Patrick was descended from a family that had placed their faith in Christ Jesus for at least two generations. He tells us his father was “the deacon Calpurnius, son Read More
The Vatican officially teaches that the Pope is the substitute for Christ Jesus. The words of the official pronouncement are, “The Pope, Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor, ‘is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful.’ ‘For the Roman Pontiff, Read More
By Richard Bennett The early Church understood apostolic doctrine as the written Word of the Apostles as it was contained in the Scriptures. “From the very beginning of the post-apostolic age with the writings of what are known as the Apostolic Fathers (Ignatius, Polycarp, Clement, the Didache, and Barnabas) there was an exclusive appeal to the Read More
Former Dominican Priest, Richard Bennett addresses the primary catholic presuppositions that negatively influence catholic people from getting beyond deception and into the light of God’s word.
What does it means to enjoy fellowship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit? The Scriptures have much to say on the fellowship which exists between God and His people. In the words of Jesus Christ, “at that day you shall know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you” Read More
“These . . . confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13 By Pastor Ralph Ovadal, April 10, 2006 A shortened, edited version of this article appeared in the British Church Newspaper, May 12, 2006. In recent weeks, the advocates of the “rights” of illegal Mexican immigrants, accompanied by and even Read More
What is the answer to this powerful question? One goes to mass everyday but does that guarantee you eternal life now? With great sensitivity Pastor W. J. Mencarow and Richard Bennett answer this question. Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Share on Digg Share Send email Read More
Gods grace in the glory of Christ Jesus is superabundant. Should we not expect to be touched by it in true revival in our day even with the apostasy that is so evident in our day? This is so because the Lord Jesus remains the Anointed One. His purpose as our Mediator continues. On the day of Pentecost, He was declared to be exalted, as the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was not for Himself, but for us His people. Understanding true revival and praying for it to be our greatest desire.
The Pope’s visit to Australia for World Youth Day 2008 was highlighted with his arrival aboard a luxury motor yacht in Sydney Harbor, an indigenous dance welcome, and well into the night the flames of countless torches borne aloft by young people. Benedict XVI gave passing attention to his own political problems with an appropriately Read More
Both the Christian life and the Catholic Church are based on some of the great essential truths of God’s revelation. The question therefore must be asked, is the Catholic Church normal Christian life? Richard Bennett addresses this basic and essential question in a one-hour presentation.