Is Pastor Gary Hamrick a Freemason?
For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. (2 Cor 11: 13-15)
Freemasons take oaths to Lucifer
"The Masonic religion should be, by all of us initiates of the high degrees, maintained in the of purity of the Luciferian doctrine...Yes, Lucifer is God." (Albert Pike 33° Sovereign Grand Commander Supreme Council)
"The Craft [Freemasonry] should rightly venerate Lucifer." (Lucifer and the Craft)
Gary Hamrick is the pastor of Cornerstone Chapel
Gary Hamrick is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel.
"Pastor Gary Hamrick joined full-time ministry in 1987 as a high school youth pastor, and in 1991, Cornerstone Chapel's 18 charter members asked him to become the church's first pastor. Today, Cornerstone is home to several thousand weekly worshipers..."
The Cornerstone is an important Masonic Symbol
"The cornerstone, a symbol initiates first learn about in the Entered Apprentice Degree and central to one of the Masonic fraternity's best-known public ceremonies."
Gary Hamrick's son is Pastor Austin Hamrick
Pastor Austin Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel is the son of Gary Hamrick, the Senior Pastor.
Pastor Austin Hamrick was bestowed a Sword and Trowel in a Cornerstone Chapel Ceremony
During a Cornerstone Chapel ceremony, Pastor Austin Hamrick was bestowed the Sword and Trowel. (Click on the picture to see the video)
The Masonic Order of Royal and Select Masters
The Sword and Trowel is the symbol for the Masonic Order of Royal and Select Masters.
Only Royal Arch Masons are eligible to become Royal and Select Masters
"The Order of Royal and Select Masters, commonly referred to as the Cryptic Rite or the Council of Royal and Select Masters, is an invitational Masonic body that serves as an extension of the York Rite. This highly regarded and exclusive order is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the lesser-known 'Cryptic Degrees' within Freemasonry...
"Membership in the Order of Royal and Select Masters is by invitation only, and candidates must be Royal Arch Masons in good standing to be eligible for consideration. (L)
What is Royal Arch Masonry?
"Royal Arch Masonry (also known as "Capitular Masonry") is the first part of the American York Rite system of Masonic degrees. Royal Arch Masons meet as a Chapter, and the Royal Arch Chapter confers four degrees: Mark Master Mason, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Mason. " (L)
