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Toto · 10-31-2008, 01:23 PM

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This weekend if you see someone dressed as a red devil with a pitch-fork, why not offer them a reality check. Ask them if they know who in the Bible is seen as having a winnowing fork in his hand, ready to bring hellfire (Matthew 3:12). Ask them if they know who in the Bible is seen to be dressed in red because he is covered with the blood of his enemies (Isaiah 63). In both cases the answer is, of course, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is mentioned in Is 63? Not according to Calvin:

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1. Who is this that cometh from Edom? This chapter has been violently distorted by Christians, as if what is said here related to Christ, whereas the Prophet speaks simply of God himself; and they have imagined that here Christ is red, because he was wet with his own blood which he shed on the cross. But the Prophet meant nothing of that sort. The obvious meaning is, that the Lord comes forth with red garments in the view of his people, that all may know that he is their protector and avenger;...

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Originally Posted by leaderu

.... We need to gently remind people that the only one to fear is God, who, though He has all the patience in the world for the lost and confused, does not like liars or rebels. Jesus’ most common command in the New Testament was “Fear not,” but that was only said to His followers. “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.” (Proverbs 14:27)

bacht · 10-31-2008, 01:30 PM

Maybe Chili could add some thoughts, he seems pretty creative...

Chili · 10-31-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bacht

Maybe Chili could add some thoughts, he seems pretty creative...

I know nothing about halloween but can tell you from a distance that Calvin hasn't got a clue and that "leaderu" doesn 't know the difference between God and Lord God.

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bacht Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,305	Maybe Chili could add some thoughts, he seems pretty creative...

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