Concerns are understandable. But theologian James B. Jordan explains why Halloween is an explicitly Christian day. It needs to be understood...and reclaimed.
"Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'” --Jude 9.
Halloween is NOT a Christian holiday. It is from the world NOT from the Son of God, Jesus Christ. It is a satanic. demonic holiday. If you are walking with Christ and His Holy Spirit is leading you then you will know that Halloween is demonic. It didn’t start out that way but Satan has perverted it, just as he has perverted the rainbow. Many churches have events for your children on October 31, please don’t teach your children to celebrate Halloween, teach them to celebrate Jesus Christ.
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NKJV
Rod I have to disagree somewhat. Satan is still here on earth. He travels back-and-forth, to and fro, just ask Job. He hasn’t been locked up yet, Revelation hasn’t happened yet and even after he’s locked up, he’s going to be released again for a period. Yeshua defeated Satan, showed him what his future was going to be, and then Yeshua turned his focus on us humans. He went to God‘s chosen people the Hebrews first and they rejected him, which was the Father‘s plan, so he brought the gospel to all humankind. I don’t pretend to know how many humans have become ‘not lukewarm’, who have found the ‘narrow gate’, I know that I’m striving for it and someday I hope to achieve it. But Satan is still here and he is challenging all humankind because we still can make a choice. As far as what Jim Jordan shared with us here, I will not be celebrating all hallows eve, mostly because I’m not Catholic. And because I believe that Satan is challenging me every day and I need to stay diligent.
Did I say Satan was not here? I said God is sovereign over all things, or there would be no point in saying definitively that Satan will at some future point be bound and thrown into the Lake of Fire: it would be pure speculation, an opinion in Scripture instead of a fact.
Therefore, if God is sovereign over all things, why should we fear His enemies? Scripture says that we need only resist the devil "and he will flee far from you". (James 4:7) Not much of a "god" that! And why? Because God rules all things, and Christ has (past tense) defeated the devil on the Cross once and for all time.
So yes, Satan is here. But the problem is not that he is powerful. The problem is that so many people willingly follow him. But even that is within God's power to restrain or destroy, as Pharaoh discovered to his hurt.
In any case, Halloween has historically been an outward expression of James 4:7.
Satan is the god (little g) of the world. When He offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He bowed down to him Jesus did not dispute. The world is His (Jesus) footstool but for now Satan is going to and fro throughout the earth. He walks around us roaring like a lion looking for someone to devour. When Jesus comes on the Day of the Lord, then it changes.
This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat
In the quiet town of Green Town, Illinois, two 13-year-old boys—Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade—find their lives upended when a mysterious carnival arrives one October night. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show promises thrills and wonders, but beneath the surface lies something sinister. The carnival’s leader, Mr. Dark, uses supernatural powers to prey on the townspeople’s deepest desires, offering youth, beauty, and second chances at a terrible cost.
As Will and Jim uncover the carnival’s secrets, they’re drawn into a battle between good and evil. Will’s father, Charles Halloway, a thoughtful and aging librarian, becomes an unlikely hero, confronting his own fears to help the boys resist the seductive pull of the carnival. The story explores themes of *aging, temptation, friendship, and the power of love and laughter* to dispel darkness.
The rainbow in the sky; God´s promise he would never again drown the earth. The "rainbow" today, stolen and misused to lead masses astray. Same with halloween, captured and truned to an evil weapon.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him,And He turn away His wrath from him.--Proverbs 24:15
If you're using that to suggest that rejoicing in Christ's triumph is wrong, I would suggest you are attempting to use Scripture against itself.
Also, if that's what you're doing (and I could be wrong), what do you do with passages like 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Kings 18:27, Isaiah 44:16–17, or Galatians 5:12?
I want to say again, I am a big fan of your work, though disagree with our brother on this topic, unusual for me re: your posts. I suggest the appearance of conflict is the conflating of differing thoughts, though somewhat in typical Biblical tension. We rejoice over God's triumph, but don't rub in the fall of an enemy. Fooling around with demons can backfire (Acts 19:15-17). It is a matter of our hearts, as where the Law forbids cruelty to animals. Bad habits lead to bad character, in this case cruelty. We are soon to crush Satan underfoot, yet we do not rail against majesties. We Christians frequently accept such tension: Christ--God AND Man, mighty man of valor AND meek, saved entirely by God's sovereign gift, yet choose you this day. In navigating the narrow path, we ultimately know it is the right amount of tension by the fruit that particular path produces.
Not to belabor. I am not saying we cannot redeem the day, as in celebrating Reformation. But the occult is one thing that we cannot redeem, or we offend the Good Shepherd and the Gate (an alternate route into the sheepfold). All those who hate God love death. And at least today, death permeates Halloween. I am saying, it does not seem to jibe with Scripture that we celebrate it by reviling our adversary. Thanks for your patience here.
No, unquestionably the occult is irredeemable. And you cite much wisdom, of course. I would just gently remind you of James 4:7, which I think captures the spirit of our forebears who started these traditions. There is no question how many are wickedly using the holiday now.
Yes, sir! Resist. Soon to trod on him. But doing as Dr. Jordan says, essentially saying, nyah! to his face, my original objection. No. There is a difference, as with glorifying God's victory vs lording over a fallen enemy. Oppose your enemy's sin, but love him. Not even the angels revile.
By the way, this is the way to have an online conversation. Thank you, brother. I much appreciate you.
"Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'” --Jude 9.
Halloween is NOT a Christian holiday. It is from the world NOT from the Son of God, Jesus Christ. It is a satanic. demonic holiday. If you are walking with Christ and His Holy Spirit is leading you then you will know that Halloween is demonic. It didn’t start out that way but Satan has perverted it, just as he has perverted the rainbow. Many churches have events for your children on October 31, please don’t teach your children to celebrate Halloween, teach them to celebrate Jesus Christ.
“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 NKJV
Satan is not sovereign. "The world is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof."
Rod I have to disagree somewhat. Satan is still here on earth. He travels back-and-forth, to and fro, just ask Job. He hasn’t been locked up yet, Revelation hasn’t happened yet and even after he’s locked up, he’s going to be released again for a period. Yeshua defeated Satan, showed him what his future was going to be, and then Yeshua turned his focus on us humans. He went to God‘s chosen people the Hebrews first and they rejected him, which was the Father‘s plan, so he brought the gospel to all humankind. I don’t pretend to know how many humans have become ‘not lukewarm’, who have found the ‘narrow gate’, I know that I’m striving for it and someday I hope to achieve it. But Satan is still here and he is challenging all humankind because we still can make a choice. As far as what Jim Jordan shared with us here, I will not be celebrating all hallows eve, mostly because I’m not Catholic. And because I believe that Satan is challenging me every day and I need to stay diligent.
Did I say Satan was not here? I said God is sovereign over all things, or there would be no point in saying definitively that Satan will at some future point be bound and thrown into the Lake of Fire: it would be pure speculation, an opinion in Scripture instead of a fact.
Therefore, if God is sovereign over all things, why should we fear His enemies? Scripture says that we need only resist the devil "and he will flee far from you". (James 4:7) Not much of a "god" that! And why? Because God rules all things, and Christ has (past tense) defeated the devil on the Cross once and for all time.
So yes, Satan is here. But the problem is not that he is powerful. The problem is that so many people willingly follow him. But even that is within God's power to restrain or destroy, as Pharaoh discovered to his hurt.
In any case, Halloween has historically been an outward expression of James 4:7.
Satan is the god (little g) of the world. When He offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world if He bowed down to him Jesus did not dispute. The world is His (Jesus) footstool but for now Satan is going to and fro throughout the earth. He walks around us roaring like a lion looking for someone to devour. When Jesus comes on the Day of the Lord, then it changes.
So how do you explain James 4:7?
The History of Halloween
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9zWAAFiwV4
Oct 3, 2023 #samhain #halloween
This video discusses the long history of Halloween. From the Celtic practice of Samhain, to medieval Catholic observance of All Saint's Day, to Victorian Gothic, and finally the modern practice of trick-or-treat
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Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Thank you I had forgotten about that!
Something Wicked This Way Comes" b Ray Bradbury - BBC Radio 4 adaptation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP9fjiqOZRg
In the quiet town of Green Town, Illinois, two 13-year-old boys—Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade—find their lives upended when a mysterious carnival arrives one October night. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show promises thrills and wonders, but beneath the surface lies something sinister. The carnival’s leader, Mr. Dark, uses supernatural powers to prey on the townspeople’s deepest desires, offering youth, beauty, and second chances at a terrible cost.
As Will and Jim uncover the carnival’s secrets, they’re drawn into a battle between good and evil. Will’s father, Charles Halloway, a thoughtful and aging librarian, becomes an unlikely hero, confronting his own fears to help the boys resist the seductive pull of the carnival. The story explores themes of *aging, temptation, friendship, and the power of love and laughter* to dispel darkness.
Loved the article. I had a LLM, Grok, analyze the story and found support and additions. Thanks for sharing!
https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5LWNvcHk%3D_11545836-9dae-423a-9964-372c5a8bb97b
The rainbow in the sky; God´s promise he would never again drown the earth. The "rainbow" today, stolen and misused to lead masses astray. Same with halloween, captured and truned to an evil weapon.
And yet all things belong to God. The fact that adultery exists does not make sex evil. In makes those who misuse it damned.
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him,And He turn away His wrath from him.--Proverbs 24:15
If you're using that to suggest that rejoicing in Christ's triumph is wrong, I would suggest you are attempting to use Scripture against itself.
Also, if that's what you're doing (and I could be wrong), what do you do with passages like 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Kings 18:27, Isaiah 44:16–17, or Galatians 5:12?
I want to say again, I am a big fan of your work, though disagree with our brother on this topic, unusual for me re: your posts. I suggest the appearance of conflict is the conflating of differing thoughts, though somewhat in typical Biblical tension. We rejoice over God's triumph, but don't rub in the fall of an enemy. Fooling around with demons can backfire (Acts 19:15-17). It is a matter of our hearts, as where the Law forbids cruelty to animals. Bad habits lead to bad character, in this case cruelty. We are soon to crush Satan underfoot, yet we do not rail against majesties. We Christians frequently accept such tension: Christ--God AND Man, mighty man of valor AND meek, saved entirely by God's sovereign gift, yet choose you this day. In navigating the narrow path, we ultimately know it is the right amount of tension by the fruit that particular path produces.
Another interesting one is: Don't answer a fool according to his folly. Answer a fool according to his folly.
Not to belabor. I am not saying we cannot redeem the day, as in celebrating Reformation. But the occult is one thing that we cannot redeem, or we offend the Good Shepherd and the Gate (an alternate route into the sheepfold). All those who hate God love death. And at least today, death permeates Halloween. I am saying, it does not seem to jibe with Scripture that we celebrate it by reviling our adversary. Thanks for your patience here.
No, unquestionably the occult is irredeemable. And you cite much wisdom, of course. I would just gently remind you of James 4:7, which I think captures the spirit of our forebears who started these traditions. There is no question how many are wickedly using the holiday now.
Yes, sir! Resist. Soon to trod on him. But doing as Dr. Jordan says, essentially saying, nyah! to his face, my original objection. No. There is a difference, as with glorifying God's victory vs lording over a fallen enemy. Oppose your enemy's sin, but love him. Not even the angels revile.
By the way, this is the way to have an online conversation. Thank you, brother. I much appreciate you.