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WE Best |
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==thomas becon====================
Thomas Beccon or Becon (c. 1511–1567) was an English cleric and Protestant reformer from Norfolk. He entered the University of Cambridge in March 1526-27, probably St John's College. He studied under Hugh Latimer and was ordained in 1533. In 1532 he was admitted a member of the community of the College of St. John the Evangelist, Rushworth - now Rushford.
Thomas Becon
“O Lord, give us grace not only to be hearers of the word, but also doers of the same; not only to love, but to live Thy gospel; not only to profess, but also to practice Thy blessed commandments, to the honor of Thy holy name. Amen. —Thomas Becon (c. 1512–1567)
==V gilbert Beers======
V. Gilbert Beers, author of Christian books and former Christianity Today editor, dies
V. Gilbert Beers was a prolific author of Christian books and reference materials and was the editor of Christianity Today magazine in the 1980s. Beers, 95, died of pneumonia on Feb. 28 at a hospice center in Naperville, said his son, Ron. He was previously a longtime Elgin resident. Victor Gilbert Beers was born in the tiny downstate community of Sidell, the son of a grain farmer. He received a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in 1950. He then earned a master’s degree in religious education in 1953 from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he picked up a bachelor of divinity degree from the seminary the following year and a master of theology degree in 1955. (Chicago Tribune 4/2/24) READ MORE>>>>>
V. Gilbert Beers was a prolific author of Christian books and reference materials and was the editor of Christianity Today magazine in the 1980s. Beers, 95, died of pneumonia on Feb. 28 at a hospice center in Naperville, said his son, Ron. He was previously a longtime Elgin resident. Victor Gilbert Beers was born in the tiny downstate community of Sidell, the son of a grain farmer. He received a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in 1950. He then earned a master’s degree in religious education in 1953 from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he picked up a bachelor of divinity degree from the seminary the following year and a master of theology degree in 1955. (Chicago Tribune 4/2/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==joel belz======
12 Christian Leaders Who Died in 2024
Joel Belz died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on February 4. He was 82.
Belz founded It’s God’s World, a Christian newsmagazine for middle school students, in 1981, and expanded the idea to other age groups with Exploring God’s World, Sharing God’s World, God’s Big World, and God’s World Today. He launched World, for adults, in 1986. The motto of the magazine was taken from Psalm 24: “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” Belz described World as a magazine for “the 5 percent of the people in a typical evangelical church who are serious about applying their faith to the rest of their lives.” The mission, he said, was simply “to help readers see the world and everything in it from a God-centered perspective.” (Christianity Today 12/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Joel Belz died at home in Asheville, North Carolina, on February 4. He was 82.
Belz founded It’s God’s World, a Christian newsmagazine for middle school students, in 1981, and expanded the idea to other age groups with Exploring God’s World, Sharing God’s World, God’s Big World, and God’s World Today. He launched World, for adults, in 1986. The motto of the magazine was taken from Psalm 24: “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” Belz described World as a magazine for “the 5 percent of the people in a typical evangelical church who are serious about applying their faith to the rest of their lives.” The mission, he said, was simply “to help readers see the world and everything in it from a God-centered perspective.” (Christianity Today 12/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==Richard Meux Benson======
Richardx Meux Benson
“Think of the Holy Ghost dwelling within us, mindful of all our past sins. But his memory of our sins is not censorious. It is not that he would reproach us, as weak mean-spirited persons regard someone who has strayed, eager to accuse while thinking to make escape impossible. The memory of the Holy Ghost is the memory of magnanimous love. He remembers our past sin most truly, but only because he desires to deliver us from it. He would teach us to remember it, he would bring us to the same remembrance as his, but only to effect our deliverance. He desires that all this work of sin may be done away, that all these full powers of his love may stream forth on our soul, and that he may ‘see of the travail’ of his divine purpose ‘and be satisfied'(Is. 53:11), as we are formed anew and perfected in the very image of Christ.” ~ Richard Meux Benson, Look to the Glory
==todd bentley======
Dec 22, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Todd Bentley’s new wife is pregnant
It should be noted for the record that Jessa Bentley, the second wife of Todd Bentley, is well along with being pregnant. It was confirmed by an e-mail to his supporters a few weeks ago, complete with photo of a very pregnant Jessa.
Oct 11, 2014: Elijah List: Todd Bentley: "Goshen: A Place of Increase, Deliverance From Troubles, and Double Fruitfulness"
This is an excellent teaching and prophetic article for this hour from Todd Bentley.
July 11, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Two of the most scary video soundbites that I have recently heard
It takes some doing for Todd Bentley or a friend/supporter of his to leave me a bit gobsmacked by something they say.
July 4, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Todd Bentley on History Channel Canada
Todd Bentley, the noted faith-healing Canadian evangelist, was featured in a History TV Canada program in early June.
June 25, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Todd Bentley’s first try to get a reality show, and the angel that missed the plane
Did you know that the “Reno Outpouring featured on the recent episode of Miracles Decoded with Todd Bentley could have had its own TV reality show featuring Todd Bentley…back in 2010.
June 24, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: So much for sneaking into B.C….
If Todd Bentley had been hoping to sneak into Langley B.C., that might not be happening now.
It should be noted for the record that Jessa Bentley, the second wife of Todd Bentley, is well along with being pregnant. It was confirmed by an e-mail to his supporters a few weeks ago, complete with photo of a very pregnant Jessa.
Oct 11, 2014: Elijah List: Todd Bentley: "Goshen: A Place of Increase, Deliverance From Troubles, and Double Fruitfulness"
This is an excellent teaching and prophetic article for this hour from Todd Bentley.
July 11, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Two of the most scary video soundbites that I have recently heard
It takes some doing for Todd Bentley or a friend/supporter of his to leave me a bit gobsmacked by something they say.
July 4, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Todd Bentley on History Channel Canada
Todd Bentley, the noted faith-healing Canadian evangelist, was featured in a History TV Canada program in early June.
June 25, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: Todd Bentley’s first try to get a reality show, and the angel that missed the plane
Did you know that the “Reno Outpouring featured on the recent episode of Miracles Decoded with Todd Bentley could have had its own TV reality show featuring Todd Bentley…back in 2010.
June 24, 2014: Bene Diction Blogs On: So much for sneaking into B.C….
If Todd Bentley had been hoping to sneak into Langley B.C., that might not be happening now.
==w.e. best======
Wilbern Elias Best was born on June 18, 1919, in East Texas. He died on June 15, 2007, after being ill for several years. Converted at the age of 20, he began to preach soon after, and pastored several churches, the last being in Houston, Texas. He was an avid reader, spending most of his days in the study of God’s Word, and was well versed in both Greek and Hebrew. Although he began preaching in a Baptist church, the assembly eventually became non-denominational. He wrote 25 books and pamphlets composed of sermons he preached to his congregation. These books were distributed in English and Spanish around the world from 1970 to 2018 at no cost via the W.E. Best Book Missionary Trust.
WE Best
The confusion today is not objective but subjective. In other words the real problem lies in the subjective condition of man's heart: "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.." (Jer 17:9). Our only safeguard is the objective revelation of Jesus Christ. Man-made concepts of Jesus Christ are easily turned into opposite concepts.
--WE Best; Christ Could Not be Tempted; 1986
--WE Best; Christ Could Not be Tempted; 1986
WE Best
The Bible defines sin as transgression of the law (I John 3:4). Man is subject to certain desires which are essential to human nature. However, these desires are to be gratified in God's appointed ways. Adam failed to do this. Therefore, he fell and all his posterity fell in him. Temptation is outward allurement. It suggests to inward depravity the advantage of succumbing to the outward attraction. Thus, man's inward weakness is influenced to some object of natural desire. Without the restraint of the fear of God (Jer 32:40), a man will submit to fulfilling his inward evil desire. --WE Best; Christ Could Not be Tempted; 1986
“Love looks through a telescope; envy, through a microscope.” ― Josh Billings
“Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.”
― Josh Billings
― Josh Billings
"There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness."― Josh Billings
“One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.”
― Josh Billings
― Josh Billings
==henry blackaby======
12 Christian Leaders Who Died in 2024
Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, passed away Feb 10, 2024. He was 88.
Considered a spiritual statesman by many, the quiet pastor from Canada had a ministry that reached from pastors, missionaries, and lay people, to CEOs, US presidents, and world leaders. Blackaby’s famous summary of how to know and do the will of God—“watch to see where God is working and join him”—has guided numerous people, churches, and ministries to join God’s work. Blackaby’s teaching and influence crossed denominational lines as well as cultural and geographic boundaries.
(Christianity Today 12/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, passed away Feb 10, 2024. He was 88.
Considered a spiritual statesman by many, the quiet pastor from Canada had a ministry that reached from pastors, missionaries, and lay people, to CEOs, US presidents, and world leaders. Blackaby’s famous summary of how to know and do the will of God—“watch to see where God is working and join him”—has guided numerous people, churches, and ministries to join God’s work. Blackaby’s teaching and influence crossed denominational lines as well as cultural and geographic boundaries.
(Christianity Today 12/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>