sermon: Magic Doesn't Work (Part 1)

Grace is a Work of God
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 12-Apr-08; Tape #876

Description: Richard Ritenbaugh, acknowledging the existence of the paranormal, asks, "What is it about magic that captivates so many people?" The Bible is replete with examples of demonic influences involving magic and sorcery. America's most famous theme park is established on magic lore, and the secular heroes in episodes like Star Wars derive their powers from magic. Magic seemingly provides a shortcut that bypasses overcoming and growth, effortlessly attaining something for nothing. Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as working, completing His innumerable projects. The Sabbath itself designates a memorial of rest from work, a time God Almighty rested from His work. We are commanded to emulate the work ethic, tending and keeping what we have been given, as already demonstrated by God. In a metaphorical sense, we are God's garden and God's temple, venues that need continual care and upkeep and hard work. Work brings intense joy to God Almighty, but tragically sin causes mankind to hate work. As God the Father and Jesus Christ work hard giving their energy to their creation, we are obligated to emulate this pattern of work and sacrifice, putting off the old man and putting on the new man. (74 minutes)

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Abbra Cadabbra Adam and Eve Asaph Beam me up, Scotty Bear fruit Beelzebub Cinderella Communication with the gods Craftsmanship Creation of man Curse as a consequence of sin Dark side Degeneration Demons Disneyland Dressing and keeping Eden Effort Ergon Fiat Force, The God's garden God's work Grace Heroes Human nature King Midas Magic Kingdom Labor Melaka Mental effort Necromancy Physical work Planting the garden Sabbath Saul and the Witch of Endor Shamans Star wars Sorcery Spiritism Telepathy Tending and keeping X-man Witchcraft Work

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Sermons in the Magic Doesn't Work series:

Magic Doesn't Work (Part 1)
Grace is a Work of God

Magic Doesn't Work (Part 2)
Grace Then Works




 








 
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