This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
It would be my hope that people will simply consider Halloween as a good time to celebrate by eating candy and having some clean fun. But I'm sure that some people will take it too far and do some things which they ought not. Vandalism, getting drunk, and believing in the dead walking the earth, etc. In certain parts of Mexico, the people down there believe in the dead returning, and they even place food around for the dead. Thus we have what is known as the "day of the dead," which falls upon November 1st. I want to give these scriptures to you so you can read them and approach this week with knowledge from God's word. Ecclesiastes 9:5–10--The dead know not what the living are doing, for they are finished with all things done under the sun (Job 7:9–10; Psalm 103:13–16). 2 Samual 12:23--Ghosts don't return to earth, but we shall die and go and be with them (Luke 16:24–26; Luke 16:22; Psalm 90:10). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
Last month the world saw angry Muslims protesting, and some of them committing violence and murder. All of this came about because they got angry at the Pope for making reference to a conversation of centuries past. Now, I don't know what the Koran teaches about anger or wrath, but the Bible teaches that anger is to be held under control (James 1:19–20; Ephesians 4:26–27; Eph. 4:31–32). And a person who explodes with wrath simply because of words can't be looked upon with favor (Ecclesiastes 7:9; Proverbs 14:29). Rather than get all bent out of shape because of what was said, they should have handled it in another way. They could have made a public statement on television or any major newspaper refuting, in a favorable way, the words of the Pope. Or they could have challenged for an orderly public debate on the topic. Instead, the world is shown the faces of anger, shouting, threatening, and burning. This sure doesn't paint a wholesome picture of them in any way. The truth of the matter is, we must respond in the right way when offended (1 Peter 3:9; Romans 12:17–21). If we show unruly behavior in return for words spoken about what we may believe, we make what is said about us true (Matthew 7:16–20). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
In the beginning God created male and female and gave them the charge to subdue the earth and populate it (Genesis 1:27-31). God picked what was best for mankind because it was "good" (Gen. 1:31). It is amazing to sit back and observe the champions of "gay rights," as they speak about their cause. However isn't it interesting to note that none of them were born through the cause which they promote. Instead all people were born as God decreed (male by female) which is what He called "good" (Gen. 3:16). If the entire world were to become gay tomorrow, all future births would cease and the world will be empty of human life within 120 years (Ecclesiastes 1:4). When a gay couple desires to be parents, they cannot produce offspring because God didn't establish births to occur that way (Psalm 127:3-5). It is unnatural for the same sex to produce children (Romans 1:26-27). If men will stay with what God has created, man will do fine. But when men go beyond what God has established, man will face problems (Gen. 4:6-7; Leveticus 10:1-2; Proverbs 13:15). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
Religious people who attempt to talk to you about God have a right to do so (Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15–20; Acts 8:4–8). It is a Christian's responsibility to take an interest in saving souls (Jude 23). Criticism of gospel preaching is scorn toward God (Acts 5:34–42; 1 Timothy 4:1–4). However, don't just roll out the red carpet for every religious person who comes your way. I say that because false teaching exists (Isaiah 9:16; 2 John 7–11; Jeremiah 23:16–32; 2 Peter 2:1). The best protection against false teaching is to educate oneself in the word of God. One must invest time in the study of the Bible, so he can expose those who bring false doctrines (1 John 4:1; Acts 17:11; Revelation 2:2). Not everyone that teaches false doctrine is an evil person. Many are the kindest and most courteous individuals you can ever meet. However, such matters not—they are stillfalse teachers (Psalm 119:104). Now you may say, "I don't know how or what to study." That's no problem. We have Bible study guides that we can give you, and it will teach you how to study the Bible. We also do home Bible studies as well, so there is no excuse for you not to begin studying. Just remember, if you don't start, the false prophets will deceive you (2 Peter 3:16–17; Romans 16:17–18). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. |