Its going to be the fight of the millenniums. God vs. Satan in Ballard Washington on March 26th. ABC's Nightline will be hosting the event at the Mars Hill Church.You can read an article about it HERE
There is a little bit of controversy surrounding this event (surprised?). The show is going to last only 30 mins, but there is going to be panel of guests who are going to debate this subject. I've got to be honest here, I don't think I'll watch it.
Here's my two cents-
1. There is no denying the fact that there is evil in the world. Every where we look there are people dying, bad things happening, and cataclysmic events that effect all of us. God is not evil. God is not in the business of creating pain and evil in the lives of people. Therefore- the source of it must be from somewhere other than God. Bible verse? "Whoever does not love, does not know God because God is Love"-1 John 4:8
2.Jesus talked about Satan. Seeing how Jesus was God in the flesh, and the fact that He would not lie, it means that Satan exists. I know it may sound simple, but I'm a pretty simple guy. I trust what Jesus said.
So whats the point? As much as Satan is literal spirit being that exists, the love of God and the power of the name of Jesus is stronger than any spirit being anywhere. Period.
These shows serve to be more of a detractor and divider than to really get down to resolving the issue at hand. Here's a tip- Don't learn theology from half hour programs on national TV. Read your Bible and see what it plainly says- Satan exists.
Be blessed today.
Matt
Not to mention what ABC is going to edit out before the show airs.
ReplyDeleteKoochie baby, two things you should re-read as you think about this show:
ReplyDelete1) Your Feb 10 blog post "Sex Drugs Rock N Roll"
2) Romans 8:28
See, it's not so pointless! You should be excited to see so much promotion of a discussion about issues of faith!
Really there is going to be a debate about whether Satan exists. I am confused. He exists in the bible, what is there to debate? I hope something good comes from the show & it brings more people to Christ.
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