What is Freemasonry, and what do Freemasons believe? | GotQuestions.org

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February 10, 2023

What do Freemasons believe? Can a Christian be a Freemason? In this video, Pastor Nelson examines the differences between Freemasonry vs. Christianity, answering the question: What is Freemasonry, and what do Freemasons believe? *** Source Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/free-masonry.html Reference Links: 1- (www.freemason.com/master-mason, accessed 11/15/22, emphasis added) 2- (ibid., accessed 11/15/22) 3- (https://grandlodgeofiowa.org/docs/Freemasonry_Religion/VolumeofSacredLaworiginal.pdf, accessed 11/15/22) 4- (The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, p. 65, cited by Wise, R., https://probe.org/freemasonry-and-the-christian-church/, accessed 11/15/22) 5- (The Kentucky Monitor, 1946, pp. XIV–XV, cited by www.emfj.org/salvat.htm, accessed 11/15/22) 6- (“Masonry: Faith, Hope and Charity,” Proceedings, pp. 2004–94) Ex-Masons for Jesus - http://www.emfj.org/ *** Check out, Bible Munch! @BibleMunch https://www.youtube.com/BibleMunch *** Recent Bible Munch Videos: James 1:2-4 - How to Face Trials in Life & Find Joy https://youtu.be/MnxnQ92ikYk John 4:24 - Is there a wrong way to worship? https://youtu.be/spWZfc2pje4 Philippians 4:13 - What this misused verse really means. https://youtu.be/6DlZAWOvSDU *** Recommended Resource: The Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge By: John Ankerberg, John Weldon https://bit.ly/3GWSYYF *** Related Questions: What is the Eastern Star organization, and are they related to the Free Masons? https://www.gotquestions.org/Eastern-Star.html Should a Christian be a member of a secret society? https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-secret-society.html Who are the Shriners? https://www.gotquestions.org/Shriners.html Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Note: Some links may be affiliate links that cost you nothing, but help us share the word of God.

00:00: Today's question is, what is Freemasonry and what do Freemasons believe? In this video
00:05: I'll answer that question from a biblical perspective. Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end.
00:21: Freemasonry, Eastern Star, and other similar secret organizations seem to be harmless fellowship gatherings.
00:29: Many of them appear to promote belief in God. However, Freemasonry, also sometimes called the
00:34: Craft, does not have belief in the one true God in view. Rather, each man must, quote, act with courage, fidelity, and devotion to his
00:44: God, end quote. Freemasonry teaches the existence of a supreme being, whoever that may be—the
00:51: God of Islam, Hinduism, or any other religion will do. The unbiblical beliefs of Masonry are particularly hidden by a supposed compatibility with the
01:01: Christian faith. The following is a comparison of what the Bible says with what Freemasonry teaches.
01:08: Salvation from Sin—The Bible's View Jesus became the sinner's sacrifice before God when
01:15: He shed His blood and died as the payment for the sins of all those who believe.
01:21: Freemasonry teaches the very process of joining a lodge requires apprentices to ignore the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
01:31: Freemasonry focuses on good works in the pursuit of personal self -improvement, quote, by returning to lodge, witnessing the degrees, and becoming an active part of the
01:41: Masonic community, a man can build himself into a better man, end quote. The View of the
01:48: Bible—The Bible's View The Bible is the Word of God. It is God -breathed and authoritative in all areas of life.
01:56: Freemasonry teaches the Bible is only one of seven commonly used volumes of sacred law, all of which are deemed equally important, quote, the holy book of any religion may be used as a
02:09: V .S .L., provided that it teaches and its adherents believe in a supreme being, end quote.
02:16: The Bible is an important book, but only as far as those members who claim to be
02:21: Christians are concerned. The Bible is not considered to be the exclusive Word of God or God's sole revelation of Himself.
02:29: The Doctrine of God—The Bible's View There is only one God. To worship other gods or to call upon other deities is idolatry.
02:39: Paul spoke of idolatry as a heinous sin, and John said that idolaters will perish in hell.
02:45: Freemasonry teaches all members must believe in a deity. Different religions acknowledge the same
02:51: God, but they call Him different names. Freemasonry invites people of all faiths, even if they use different names for the, quote, nameless one of a hundred names, end quote.
03:02: They are praying to the one God and Father of all. Manly Hall, a 33rd -degree mason, wrote, quote,
03:08: The true mason is not creed -bound. He realizes with the divine illumination of his lodge that as a mason his religion must be universal.
03:18: Christ, Buddha, or Muhammad, the name means little, for he recognizes only the light and not the bearer, end quote.
03:26: The Doctrine of Jesus and the Trinity—The Bible's View Jesus is God in human form.
03:32: Jesus is the second person of the Trinity. He is fully human and fully divine. Christians should pray in Jesus' name and proclaim
03:40: Him before others. Freemasonry teaches there is no exclusivity in Jesus Christ or the triune
03:46: God, who is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus is equated to persons in pagan religions, quote,
03:53: The Hindus call Him Krishna, the Chinese—QnC, the Persians—Soshyosh, the
03:59: Chaldeans—Duovani, the Egyptians—Horus, Plato, Love, the
04:05: Scandinavians—Balder, the Christians—Jesus, Masons—Hyrum, end quote.
04:11: Human Nature and Sin—The Bible's View All humans are born with a sinful nature and need a
04:18: Savior from sin. Because of the fall, humanity has within itself no capacity for moral perfection.
04:25: Freemasonry teaches, through symbols and emblems, Masons teach that a man is not sinful but in a process of self -improvement.
04:33: As Deputy Grandmaster R .W. Donald Gardner Hicks, Jr. said, quote, The lesson we teach is that the rough ashlar, a rough -cut stone, represents ourselves, rude and imperfect by nature, but that the perfect ashlar, a stone with smooth sides and square edges, is that state of perfection at which we hope to attain by virtuous education, our own endeavors, and the blessing of God, end quote.
05:00: Human beings possess the ability of moving from imperfection towards total perfection.
05:06: When a Christian takes the oath of Freemasonry, he is swearing to the following doctrines that God has pronounced false.
05:13: First, salvation can be gained by man's good works. Second, Jesus is just one of many equally wise prophets.
05:21: Third, he approaches the lodge in spiritual darkness and ignorance. The Bible says Christians are children of light.
05:28: Fourth, the great or grand architect of the universe is representative of all gods in all religions.
05:35: By swearing the Masonic oath and participating in the rituals of the lodge, Christians are perpetuating a false gospel.
05:42: Even if the Christian Mason knows the truth and believes in Christ, other lodge members are trusting in Freemasonry's plan of salvation to get to heaven.
05:51: By his membership in a syncretistic organization, the Christian has severely compromised his witness.
05:58: Masonry contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture on numerous issues. As a result, a
06:04: Christian should not be a member of any organization that has any connection with Freemasonry. For more information, we recommend the resources available from ExMasons for Jesus.
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