An Open Letter:
Dear Saints;
Many of you know that I was the Pastor of Beacon of Grace Bible Church in St.Catharines, Ontario. In October of 2007 I ceased functioning in this capacity, and I am not affiliated in any way with Beacon of Grace Bible Church. This in no way is a reflection against anyone. The reality is that all members of Beacon of Grace Bible Church are dear members of the Body of Christ and are to be treasured. They like all other believers are in a permanent relationship with Christ that makes us all members of one another. Sometimes however differences arise which make it very difficult to minister as effectively as God would want. Often times it is no ones fault, it is the result of studying God's Word and being at different places in our Christian lives. This was the case with Beacon of Grace Bible Church. In my studies of God's Word three areas of disagreement began to affect my ability to minister to the saints at Beacon of Grace Bible Church in an effective manner. These three areas are as follows:
1. The Pre-trib rapture of the church. You may read my view by clicking on here.
2. The role of women in the church. You may read my view by clicking here.
3. Ultimate Reconciliation. You may read my view by clicking here.
It is important for you to study the Word of God for yourself and come to your own conclusion about what the Scriptures teach. It is also important to remember when a brother or sister holds a view contrary to our own they are not our enemies. We are all in Christ's Service together. Please continue to keep Beacon of Grace Bible Church in prayer, as well as the new ministry I am about to tell you about.
Since I am no longer Pastoring Beacon of Grace Bible Church I have started a new ministry. This ministry has a two-fold purpose:
1. To produce affordable Bible Study materials of a high quality.
2. To start a number of home Bible Study Groups.
The name of our new organization is Beacon-Ministries, the home Bible Study groups are called Grace Bible Fellowship. You can look through our new and improved web-site to find out information about both. You will see numerous changes throughout this web-site as I begin the transition to the new ministry the Lord has layed upon my heart. Please note our new web address is www.beacon-ministries.org very soon the beaconofgrace.com website will not be used by me. Please remember to bookmark our new address and delete the old one.
To the saints at Beacon of Grace Bible Church thank you for the honor and privilege to have been a part of you. To those who support our new ministry thank you. To all of us:
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
Your Brother in Christ,
Bill Petri
What is Beacon - Ministries about?
Our earnest desire is to see "the eyes of your understanding" opened to a greater knowledge of what Jesus Christ accomplished for us! We pray that the studies found here will allow the edification process to be accomplished in your life! Lastly, our hearts desire is that all men and women would experience the love of Jesus Christ, and the comfort and peace that love brings with it. We believe in the simple Bible truth that Jesus Christ is the "Lamb who takes away the sin of the world." He is the promised Messiah of whom the prophets of the Old Covenant foresaw; He is the Savior of the world, He is the "Second Adam," through Whom all mankind will be restored to God's original image, as the Apostle Paul states in I Cor.15:22-28. He is the only way to the Father, the only begotton Son of God, and that there is no other way to eonian life but through Him. We believe He is king and judge of the universe, and owner of all Creation, and that His purpose for the ages (aions) is to bring all things under His government and reconciled with Himself (Ephesians 1:9-10). We believe that in His death and resurrection He became the "Lamb who takes away the sin of the world." As Christ Himself said, "If I be lifted up (crucified) I will draw all men to me" (as also prophesied in Psalm 22). His Name is the One before which every man, woman and child, from all of human history will bow before and declare that He is Lord. At that day, the prophesied "restitution of all things" shall come to pass. 1 Tim.2:4-6; Eph.1:11; Rom.5:15-21; 1 Cor.15:22,28; Phil.2:9-11; Acts 3:20; 2 Cor.5:15.
Read a fantastic article which appeared in the Journal of American Medical Association dealing with the death Christ died. (Article is used by permission).
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