Does Satan Exist? This question echoed loud and clear on "Nightline Face-Off" Thursday, March 26, 2009, on ABC. I was able to see the public stance of four very interesting people.
On one side those that believe in the existence of Satan. Pastor Mark Driscoll of the Mars Hill Church and Annie Lobert, founder of the international Christian ministry "Hookers for Jesus," who will argue that the devil does exist, and has made a personal impact on their lives. (Big Props they did an outstanding Job I think) J
On the other side Deepak Chopra, famous philosopher and author of "Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment" and Bishop Carlton Pearson, author of "The Gospel of Inclusion." They will argue that Satan does not exist.
After Viewing what was said by each side I was left more than ever convinced in the GREAT NEED of being firmly grounded in Christ! I think that in this time of new age thinking, Christians need to take a stance. For me there was no real debate because am a believer of Jesus and I believe his word is true. But it was interesting to see the views of those who oppose the teachings of the Bible. The bible speaks in detail as to who Satan was since the beginning. There are characteristics that give us a glimpse into who Satan was then and what he is now.
In my opinion Satan is real and his lies, legions and followers, are gunning for our total destruction… Not only do I know this but after reading “Prepare for War” by Dr. Rebecca Brown. It is difficult to say those accounts are mere tales. We are in a WAR and that war is for our souls. I am convinced that God is in the business of taking the oppressed out of the hands of the enemy. We Are the WINNING SIDE!!
But in order to see past the “world’s enlightenment theories” we need to be connected to the source of TRUTH! A truth that transcends mans limited and finite capabilities. Let’s be Honest although mans advancements have been worthy of admiration, we will never be GOD. He is far far GREATER than what we can even begin to fathom!
Now I don’t believe God created humanity to be weak and dumb for a lack of a better word…. To the contrary we see Gods Glory through our intelligence, but that does in no way allow us to fathom the idea that we know more than God … That just is not true!! Anything we are and anything we become is all because of his mercy and his love toward us. Putting him at the center of everything not only protects us from the enemy’s attacks, but it guarantees us victory over anything and anyone.
BE encouraged in everything remember in GODS hands, NO ONE CAN Destroy You! The bible says we are more than conquerors.
Following Christ does not make us less intelligent, WE are the enlightened ones because we understand that everything around us was not by our hand but by the all mighty, omnipotent God which manifested in the flesh and died on a Cross for our sins!
High Point of the debate: J
For me it was wonderful to see the way a man from the audience completely shows the contradictions of the opposing side. Check it out Really Good!!! Kind of Funny tooooo……
After viewing all 10 clips from YOUTUBE… I wanted every Christian to see the debate. Not I only did I see the enormous fight that lies in the human mind but also the need for a true relationship with GOD.
If you would like check it out…
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