I have just lost all respect for Kirk Cameron, I now think he may be a deceiver, since his language endorsing Halloween is the same language I use to hear when I was in the Catholic church. Is he a Catholic or has he been hanging out with Catholics? OR worse, has he been involved in satanism?
One of the statements in the Bible makes me wonder about many of these people who have much influence over far too many people to be benign in their ability to sway Christian opinion, that statement is in Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
The phrase in this verse that impresses me is "they shall deceive the very elect."
Kirk Cameron has recently made a film called "Saving Christmas." I realize it is his feeble attempt to bring "Christ back into Christmas", as many believers like to do. However, Christ was never in Christmas, and He definitely never in Halloween.
Taking a pagan holiday and attempting to "Christianize" it, never works. Christ never celebrated these things, nor did the apostles ever encourage anyone to partake in the pagan celebrations.
Jeremiah 10:2 "Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them."
God told us to remain separate from the ways of the world.
2 Corinthians 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,"
There were no celebrations of "Christmas" or "Halloween" in the accounts of the New Testament saints. All these silly human concoctions came much later when the pagans were doing it and believers didn't want to be left out of the fun so they made an attempt to "Christianize" that which was unholy, so they could feel better about partaking.
Now, we are so used to these holidays, they have become such a part of our "bone and marrow", that we cannot think any other way. When we suggest to a modern believer that they should leave these holidays alone, they look at us as though we have two heads.
There was a time in this country that the church elders would condemn these holidays, even Christmas was banned among the Puritans for it's revelry and pagan practices. Then as the next generations began to accept a little of it at a time, the snow ball grew while the mind of believers became confused and enticed by it all. Now we have believes who will fight over the right to indulge in that which dishonors God.
I am saddened at how many believers still have a serious connection to tradition based on nothing more than the good feelings they get from it.
I admit, it is pleasing to the senses to go to a mall and see all the beautiful decorations, the pretty sounding music and many happy smiling faces. These things appeal deeply to our sense of well being. Unfortunately many things in this life are appealing to the senses but in fact are deadly to the soul. Satan always comes as an angel of light bringing pretty happy and festive things to distract us from what really matters.
When you are with extended family and neighbors this holiday season, bring up the name of Christ in the gathering and watch what happens. You will make everyone in the room uncomfortable and you will be subtly shunned for the rest of the evening, even in Christian gatherings.
The people you encounter will smile, laugh and tear open their candy or presents, with great glee. As soon as Christ is mentioned, the faces fall, the laughter stops and the room becomes as cold as ice.
I have been there and done that, this is not about Christ, we only like to say so, it makes us feel better. The same reason we do this is the same reason homosexuals start churches, they feel a need to be validated in their sin.
If Christmas were about Christ, we would drop all the decorations and gifts and meet for prayer and hymns. In most gatherings there are no prayer and hymns, only gifts, candy and huge meals.
Let's each of us evaluate our traditions, asking God what pleases Him. He does give us a clue when He says this:
Hosea 6:6 "For I desire mercy and not sacrifice,
And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings"
When we say Christ is in Christmas or Halloween, and then indulge in the candy,gift giving, tree decorating and santa clause worship, we are lying. It is not about worshiping Christ but about our personal desire for revelry, if we are to be honest.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Doctrine of Demons Number 3
"No one needs to evangelize Israel"
But God says this:
Jeremiah 31:3 (about Israel)
"The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you."
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Romans 11:11
"I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy."
Romans 11:26
"and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, "THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB."
But God says this:
Jeremiah 31:3 (about Israel)
"The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you."
Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Romans 11:11
"I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy."
Romans 11:26
"and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, "THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB."
Doctrines of Demons Number 1
Doctrine of Demons Number 1
"Self Esteem is important to the well being of every human being."
Philippians 2:3 "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
James 4:6 "6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
There is an old saying that goes like this; "One of the elements of holiness is the absence of self awareness." (Don't know the author)
"Self Esteem is important to the well being of every human being."
Philippians 2:3 "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
James 4:6 "6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
There is an old saying that goes like this; "One of the elements of holiness is the absence of self awareness." (Don't know the author)
Doctrines of Demons Number 2
Doctine of Demons Number 2
"No one has a choice whether or not to trust Christ, it was decided before we were born whether or not we go to heaven or hell."
"No one has a choice whether or not to trust Christ, it was decided before we were born whether or not we go to heaven or hell."
But God Says this:
Joshua 24:15
""If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Revelation 22:17
"The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost."
For all (1st Timothy 2:6; Isaiah 53:6).
1 Timothy 2:6 "Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
Isaiah 53:6 "6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
For every man (Heb. 2:9).
"9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."
For the world (John 3:16).
"16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
For the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2).
"And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."
For the ungodly (Rom. 5:6).
"6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
For many (Matthew 20:28).
"28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
For Israel (John 11:50-51).
"50 nor do you consider that it is expedient for us[a] that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.” 51 Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,"
For the Church (Eph. 5:25).
"25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,"
For "me" (Gal. 2:20).
"20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
Joshua 24:15
""If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
Revelation 22:17
"The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost."
For all (1st Timothy 2:6; Isaiah 53:6).
1 Timothy 2:6 "Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
Isaiah 53:6 "6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
For every man (Heb. 2:9).
"9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."
For the world (John 3:16).
"16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
For the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2).
"And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world."
For the ungodly (Rom. 5:6).
"6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
For many (Matthew 20:28).
"28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."
For Israel (John 11:50-51).
"50 nor do you consider that it is expedient for us[a] that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.” 51 Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,"
For the Church (Eph. 5:25).
"25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,"
For "me" (Gal. 2:20).
"20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
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