Heaven, Hell, Halloween, The Reformation & Salvation

Heaven, Hell, Halloween, The Reformation & Salvation

By: Michael D. Tobin

Oct 30, 2017

Link to audio, The Formal Cause of the Reformation & the authority of Scripture: An Interview with R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur on Legonier Ministries Oct. 30, 2017 http://renewingyourmind.org/2017/10/30/the-formal-cause-of-the-reformation

Link to audio/visual, What Was the Reformation All About? from Ligonier Ministries Oct 30, 2017 https://reformation.ligonier.org/

Link to article 100 years later, Balfour Declaration divides Israelis, Palestinians
Mike Smith AFPOctober 30, 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/news/100-years-later-balfour-declaration-divides-israelis-palestinians-024108335.html

Hell: Luke 16:19-31 The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
(Also in John 5:39-47)

19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Matt 5:19a Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Heaven: Matthew 22:1-14 The Parable of the Banquet (Kingdom of Heaven)
(Also in Luke 14:15-24)
1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. 7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Halloween: Link to Fortune Magazine article/video, Americans Will Spend a Terrifying Amount On Halloween This Year By Chris Morris October 27, 2017 http://fortune.com/2017/10/27/american-halloween-spending-2017/?utm_campaign=fortunemagazine&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_FORTUNE

Salvation: Acts 4:1-12 Peter and John Before the Council
1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
5 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 nd when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Link to article, Little Richard Rejects 'Omnisexual' Past: 'I Want to Be Holy Like Jesus'
10-25-2017
CBN News http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2017/october/little-richard-rejects-homosexuality-i-want-to-be-holy-like-jesus


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Halloween :Scrubs, George Lopez, The Evil Eye

  I don't do Halloween, but it would be redundant to list what you should already know, about how ridiculous this days' origins are and how stupid it really is. But I recently saw a tv sitcom, The George Lopez Show, that was about, "the evil eye." George's Mom, Benny, described it as an evil spirit that causes one to lose whatever blessing they may have, simply by speaking of how happy the person is with whatever is going on with their life. It was a good episode on an old wives tale, but the clip is no longer viewable on youtube. But those who fear such things, they grow up being afraid to be happy for what they are blessed with.
   Then there's the hilarious "Scrubs" scenes of the evil eye, which I have provided clips from each.

I couldn't fing the George lopez and Benny "Evil Eye." It was removed so here's this just for kicks.

It appears somebody deleted this video since I posted. O well.

  My life, on the other hand, seems to be similar to much of what the George Lopez show conveys, in that all my growing days, being a product of a broken family, times were always tough with my Mom raising 8 children throughout her days raising children. So it took many years after becoming an adult, before I actually began being more financially blessed than ever before, yet still not wealthy.
   But somehow, subconsciously, (and maybe a little help from my Mom's superstitions, as she was Italian AND Mexican and knew a lot of superstitions, like drop a knife on the floor and bad luck will happen, and she even read cards before becoming a born again Christian when I was about 10 yrs old etc.) but even without this particular superstition of the evil eye, as an influence, I became fearful of proclaiming my blessings, until very recently. The reason is because all my life I watched everything good continuously come crashing down, over and over again, not only growing up, but in my own personal family life with many jobs along with the failed economies from the 1980's up until now, and a failed marriage and my children suffering as a result of divorce and a bad marriage, just to name a couple aspects. But ultimately, I want to dispel any notions that any superstitious version of "the evil eye", is just that; superstition. And any Biblical version of the "evil eye", is just that; an evil eye, which is simply a look in one's face or in one's heart or mind, that is just not nice.
   Shakespeare wrote, "The eye is the window to the soul." And Jesus said in Luke 11:34, "The light of the body is the eye: therefore when your eye is single, your whole body also is full of light; but when your eye is evil, your body also is full of darkness."
   Here are a couple examples on "evil eye" definitions from wikipedia and one of it's source listings:
The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike. The term also refers to the power attributed to certain persons of inflicting injury or bad luck by such an envious or ill-wishing look. The evil eye is usually given to others who remain unaware.
The "evil eye" is also known in Arabic as ʿayn al-ḥasūd (عين الحسود‎), in Hebrew as ʿayn ha-rʿa (עין הרע‎), in Turkish as Nazar, in Greek as "το μάτι," and in Spanish as mal de ojo.^[1]
The idea expressed by the term causes many cultures to pursue protective measures against it. The concept and its significance vary widely among different cultures, primarily the Middle East. The idea appears several times in translations (Tirgumim) of the Old Testament.^[2] It was a widely extended belief among many Mediterranean and Asian tribes and cultures. Charms and decorations featuring the eye are a common sight across Greece and Turkey and have become a popular choice of souvenir with tourists. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Eye
  The evil eye is a widespread belief that unlucky events can ensue if you attract the attention of particular people. These people, sometimes involuntarily, sometimes voluntarily, can cast a malignant spell on others simply by looking at them. http://www.sacred-texts.com/evil/tee/index.htm
   What is my point? Don't be afraid to proclaim God's blessings on your life! Don't LIE to people, and tell them you are just as bad off as they are! I have ALWAYS read from, and listened to those who spoke and taught that hard work and persistence pays off. If you want to encourage someone, tell them how your tenacity and dedication worked in your favor. You worked hard, and you saw and see the results of persistence!
   Give God the glory for your success! (Psalm 145:1. I will extol you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name for ever and ever. 2. Every day will I bless you; and I will praise your name for ever and ever. 3. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. 4. One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. 5. I will speak of the glorious honor of your majesty, and of your wondrous works.)
   I'll leave you with one more thing: Jesus said in Luke 6:35-38: 35. But love you your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil. 36. Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37. Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven: 38. Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again.
   Put these principles to your life and get to know Jesus. Your time on earth and your future in the here-after depend on what you decide now. Do the right thing and that is all that counts.