Things not to argue.

by "Arctic" Dan Harris

In a quick witness situation you will only be able to put doubt in a true evolutionist head. Many people (Christians) really have no idea what the argument is. Many think it is Ok because of a so-called Christian teacher Hugh Ross. He claims that Genesis is correct, however, it took millions of years to get to Adam. He doesn't seem to be able to understand there is a reason Genesis chapter 1 in all versions it describes what a physical day is. Much of what is used as scientific evidence is. A tactic for all liars is to tell the truth, with provable evidence. Then as people become relaxed in the proof they begin to believe the liar as he begins to tell you the lie (he wants you to believe). The consequence of that is almost all of the evidence is accurate and correct. When someone uses an evolution excuse not to believe in God; "Go past the intellect". Pulling the 'Evolution card' is usually what the person thinks is an intellectual argument that they will be correct in. Almost every time; If you just go past the statement (joke, pass it off knowing it is silly and you can deal with that later). So, what do you do??? Pull them back to your witness point.
Eve A. Lution: I don't believe in God - face it - there is so much science proving Evolution is how people came about and then die.
Chris Ton: Really, I think Evolution is an interesting theory. Let me ask you - Do you think about what happens when you die?
Eve: Not really, but it does bother me a little.
Chris: Where do you think you will go then - Heaven or Hell?
Eve: I guess Heaven, I am a pretty good person.
Chris: So, you think you are a good person?
Eve: Sure, I help people, and volunteer to help tutor special education kids sometimes.
Chris: What standard are you using to decide you are a Good Person?
Eve: What? my standard, of course.
Chris: Well, lets check it out using God's standards. Have you ever told a lie?...(Perform the 'Good Person Test')

Yes, I have heard a number of witness discussions go this way. Yes, most evolution complaints are easy to cut right through. Don't fold and hang your head. Evolution is not an intellectual argument, they just don't know. Once in a while someone can go further. Not to worry, tell them you would like to get back to them on any specific question that has come up. Call me, search the internet - best source (other than the Bible) is Answers in Genesis. Then go on with your approach to witness. The Doctrine of Evolution has no solid cornerstone, no rock for it's foundation; just sinking sand. The Bible stands on solid rock.

All to Glorify God.

Dan

"Arctic Dan Harris is an affiliate of the ministry, my friend, and brother in Christ. Thanks Dan! For the wonderful perspective you have in your walk with Christ; Your love for the lost; Your fire to share the Gospel, and for finally putting some interesting content on this blog! - Len

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A day of learning at UF

The other day, I received words of encouragement for being obedient to the Lord. Today, I muse over those kind words and it has inspired me to write this reply, in which I wanted to make public to show my appreciation, respect, and joy that fills my heart.
The Origin Into Schools Project came and passed, but not without another memory of how God's abundant grace and mercy continue to work in my life as I am sanctified by His Spirit each day.
I agreed, wholeheartedly, with the words written to me in two separate emails received from my new found 'family' in the body of Christ. The Lord completely blessed my entire evangelism team with the new found family, Giselle and Patrick. It was a breath of fresh air to see Giselle passing out the tracts I gave her, as she is sold out for Christ. No care for self with abounding humility. The other students accepted a young female student (part of a sketch comedy act), as she was open air preaching a secular message on her soap box while she was wearing a sign around her neck displaying profanity. And as the crowd accepted her, my friend Giselle looked out of place to the crowd while she represented the one and only Savior, passing out cards with a message of law and grace on the back. A message for their eternal salvation.

Then there was Patrick. He was one of the first students I met as we passed out our 'controversial books'. I asked him and his friend, Moses, if they would allow us to interview them on camera and they agreed. After his interview, he sat there and prayed. When they grabbed the books at first, I was unaware of his position. Creation, or evolution? He sat across from our table for the longest time, and I was told that he prayed for us for about 30 minutes as I was busy handing out books. Then I watched as Patrick as he witnessed to one of his fellow students and was blown away. He instantly became part of the team. He asked me for additional copies for his friends, and by the end of the day he had given them away too. When I asked him what he did that for, he said, "They need it more than I or my friends do". His love for the lost completely took over. After the books were gone, he joined us in our circle of prayer after the evangelizing ended as he continued to encourage us all.


I was met with two interesting encounters of opposition as well that day. One, was a student who was very angry that we were there and with what we represented. After a little bit of conversation, I found out that he was agnostic. He said he believed in both, evolution and creation, until one or the other could be proved as solely right. He called our cause deceitful because we were throwing a 'rift' into society. We should keep our views to ourselves. I suggested that he was against our constitutional freedom of speech and he disagreed. He thinks we are allowed to have free speech, but thought we did it in a shady way. I guess he didn't realize that the version of the Origin of Species was unabridged. The only improved modification that was added to the primitive writings of Darwin was the wonderful forward written by Ray Comfort. The forward refutes the entire theory and presents the lost reader with the gospel, in the uniquely traded mark way that Ray Comfort always does.
The position of the student who opposed me, adds weight to the fact that all of these students are being fed lies from the secular monsters in control. I've even encountered it already this year in my son's advance placement geography class, and he is only a freshman in high school. His teacher has given quite a bit of information so far that was not only incorrect, it was completely heretical. It reminds me of a shirt that I recently saw in a Christian book store that remarked about all of the violence and iniquity that abounds in public school these days. It read, "Dear God, why do you let so many bad things happen in public school? Signed, Concerned Student" ...and then under that it reads, "Dear Concerned Student, Because. They don't allow me in public schools anymore. Signed, God"

The second interesting encounter was with a man named Alan. Alan, I am told, opposes all of the evangelists he encounters. Well its no wonder. Ralph and I came to the easy conclusion, that Alan is possessed. Demonic control over him. He shuddered and trembled when I opened the Bible. He was masterful at twisting scripture too. However, the Lord has granted my prayer to permeate my life with His Spirit and Word. This is not the first and probably won't be the last demonic person I have dealt with. I look forward to seeing him again. He finally left, kind of frustrated too, because his eisegesis was of no effect on me. Ralph was creeped out by him and didn't want to talk to him. Alan seemed to get violent with Ralph as he talked too. His amazing spin was very well hidden, but he has battled so many evangelists, that he mistook me for one of them. He pretty much said so in our third confrontation, or should I say, debate. I will continue to pray for Alan with hopes to speaking to him again.

Thank you Lord for this wonderful day and opportunity to serve You. I pray that others saw You through us. Soli Deo Gloria!

Origin Project

The University of Florida Gators received their free copies of the 150th Anniversary Edition of Origin Of Species forwarded by Ray Comfort.

Music in the video by Lecrae and Jovan Mackenzy

He drank your hell!

Washer preaching in what looks to be a 'seeker church' preaching the truth.
Must see!

Land of Liberty?

I begin this post by rhetorically stating the definition of Liberty. Liberty, is freedom from control. Independence.
It remains on this day because of the many who gave their lives defending this great nation, regardless of religious beliefs, color of skin, or political views. They died for the principles of freedom and liberty for which this country was founded so long ago.

We all have heard the great song "America", many times over. Enough to know at least the first stanza...

"My country,' tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring!" - ("America" written by Samuel F. Smith, in the 1800's)

Unfortunately, neither this great song nor this great Veteran's Day, honoring those who have defended and continue to defend this great nation, are the reasons for this blog post.
The reason for this post is result of an email I was forwarded this morning from a fellow evangelist here in Jacksonville named Annie Gadis, who was in total disbelief when she read it as it was sent to her. I have to say, I was totally bamboozled as I read it too. I thought this was not only absolutely worthy of prayer, but also to be brought to our attention as things like this seem to go under the radar more than they should. So, I tweeted it and posted it here on the blog for the many visitors of OneOver99.org, as well as my many friends on Twitter and Facebook, to read and heed the call of prayer for our fellow saint and fellow citizen. Erroneously, it happens to be on Veteran's Day that something this wrong with our country reveals its ugly face. Thanks for reading.

Annie wrote: "Shirley Dobson will be giving a deposition tomorrow from 8:30-4:30 PM. She is being sued by a group 'Freedom From Religion' because she asked the President and other political leaders to pray for our nation as leader of National Day of Prayer. I prayed with her tonight, but told her would have the staff and others praying for her tomorrow this is so important. I am praying they will be stunned by the Spirit of God convicted, convinced they will lose and that if any of them are His lost sheep, that they will get convicted and saved because the Spirit of God will be so strong in that room. She is a valiant warrior thanks"

Thank you for reading this post. Though it may be too late to pray for this woman in her deposition as you read this, please bow in prayer anyway for her and our liberty, as well as other Christians who may be feeling persecution at this time.
God Bless.

Whosoever believes! Does John 3:16 really say that?

Go to the original Greek text.
In this video, Dr. James White exegetes John 3:16 using the original Greek.

Halloween: For Pagens or Christians?

The October 31st holiday that we today know as Halloween has strong roots in paganism and is closely connected with worship of the Enemy of this world, Satan. It is a holiday that generally glorifies the dark things of this world, rather than the light of Jesus Christ, The Truth.
Have you noticed how costumes and masks are getting generally more bloody, gory, and depraved each year? Unfortunately, the gruesome and grotesque and the occult are increasingly glorified in American society, not only on Halloween, but throughout the year in horror movies and in television programs.
My family does not celebrate it or participate in it. We do not believe that our children are “missing out,” and neither do they. Other days are used for costumes and parties. Happily, all of our children have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. We have found that Halloween provides an excellent time to remind our children that, as Christians, we are different, and not of this world (Heb. 11:13-16; 1 Pet. 2:11).
What about church “Harvest Festivals” held on October 31? Although we understand the rational and good intentions behind them, we don't think they are the best approach. Our family tends to agree with the author of an article we have pasted below called 'Are Harvest parties for Christians?" (written by a self-avowed former witch and now active Christian). Harvest parties on October 31 tend to assume that "our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won't be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration." There are better things to do on Halloween than partying.
Also, we need to teach our children that "the fight isn't against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but" "against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12, NKJV).

Relevant scripture on the issue of Halloween and Christians:

• 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 ("Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.")
• James 1:27 ("keep oneself from being polluted by the world")
• 3 John 1:11 ("do not imitate what is evil")
• Romans 12:9 ("abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.")
• Deuteronomy 18:9-14 (do not learn to imitate detestable ways, including spiritists, sorcerers and witchcraft)
• Ephesians 5:11-12 ("Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness" / "live as children of light")
• 1 Timothy 4:1 (don't "follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons")
• 1 Corinthians 10:212 Corinthians 6:14-17 ("what fellowship can light have with darkness?")
• Philippians 4:8 (think about pure, lovely, noble things)
• 1 Corinthians 11:1 ("follow the example of Christ")
• 1 Corinthians 10:31 ("whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God")
• James 4:7-8 (submit yourselves to God / resist the devil / purify your hearts)
• Ezekiel 44:23 ("…teach my people… to distinguish between the unclean and the clean.")
• Proverbs 22:6 ("train a child in the way he should go")
• Matthew 18:6 ("if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin…")
• Hosea 4:6 ("My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.")
• John 3:19-20 (people love darkness instead of light)
• Romans 13:12 ("put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.")
• Ephesians 6:11-18 ("take your stand against the devil's schemes.")
• 1 John 5:19 ("The whole world lies in the power of th evil one")
• 2 Chronicles 7:14 ("My people who are called by My name humblle themselves, and turn from their wicked ways.")
  
  Are “Harvest Parties” for Christians?

originally published in the Colorado Christian News, October 1995(author's name not published)

"What are you doing for Halloween?" Ask a Christian parent this question, and be prepared to hear an answer like, "Nothing! We don't celebrate Halloween." Thunder crashes, and you creep away, embarassed for even asking.
"What are you doing ON Halloween?" Ask the same parent this slightly altered question, and their whole manner and response brightens. “Why,” they begin, as birds begin to sing and sunshine breaks through the cumulus clouds. "We're all going to the Harvest Party at church!" A choir sings. A trumpet sounds. You feel privileged just knowing these saints.
Let's take a look at the typical Harvest Party.
It is a celebration.
It is chaperoned (usually).
It may have costumes.
Games are played.
Contests are held.
Food abounds.
Music blares.
Everyone enjoys themselves.
Certainly, nothing to get concerned about, right? The problem, however, lies in the billing. The Harvest Party is usually referred to as the Christian alternative to traditional Halloween hijinx. Alternative, however, implies substitute. It assumes our children need something to take the place of Halloween, since they won't be participating in the secular and pagan celebrations. It suggests our kids are missing out on something. And indeed they are, if we allow them to spend Halloween in celebration.
If we are to train our children to be soldiers in the army of Christ, why would we sign a pass for them to go on leave when the battle is escalating on the front lines?
As a child of four, I contacted the first of many spirit guides (read: demons) while playing with a Kindergarten classmates' ouija board at a chaperoned Halloween party. This spiritual assault ignited an intrigue with the supernatural that culminated in my lifestyle as a practicing witch: divination, necromancy, channeling, astrology, psychic ability, and spell working. It wasn't until I was twenty that I met the real Jesus Christ, and was released from the trap that Satan had set for this young prisoner of war sixteen years earlier.
There are too many casualities on Halloween and far too few troops fighing the enemy. Instead of partying on Halloween, teach your children how to fight. Keep them aware that the fight isn't against occultists, non-Christians, Christians who feel differently than we about Halloween, or institutions that promote Halloween, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers or darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12).
How do we teach our children to wrestle spiritually?
Discourage them from participating in traditional Halloween activities (2 Timothy 2:4). Then tell them why.
Encourage them to pray on a regular, daily basis (Ephesians 6:18). Let them know first hand the power that we have in prayer. All Christians should know how to fight on their knees.
Remind them to be alert and self-controlled (1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6). Give them the discipline of knowing it is their responsibility to keep watch. They, themselves, might also become casualties in the war.
Make certain they are prepared for battle (Ephesians 6:11). Do they know the truth? Stand on the Word of God? Have faith? Know the gospel? Are they righteous? Are they saved?…
Instead of celebrating, what's a Christian to do on Satan's feast day? PRAY! Intercession and spiritual warfare should be the first item on our agenda. It is NOT a last resort!
Join with other families in the church. Have the pastor announce a night of spiritual battle. Organize a group of Christians parents and students from your children's school or homeschool group. As a family, designate the seven nights before October 31 as Family Prayer Outreach nights.
Pray for protection. Pray over both those who engage in prayer warfare and over those who will be out trick-or-treating or at Halloween parties. October 31 is a prime recruiting time for witches and Satanists…and a time for interested kids to experiment. Pray that the Lord keeps our kids from falling prey to those who worship the enemy.
Pray for discernment. Let the Holy Spirit direct you to specific prayer requests. Pray that the children who are “out there” will somehow “know” to keep away from certain activities. I have relatives who, even though they were not Christians, “knew” that ouija boards and levitation games were dangerous.
Pray that the Lord hinder the occult rituals. For four years, I lived in a building which over looked a cemetery where occult ceremonial markings were often found. ON certain occult feast days, usually between midnight and 3am, I would look down into the darkness and kneel at my window binding the demons that controlled the ceremonies. I'll never know this side of heaven what effect my prayers had. Maybe a potential sacrifice escaped. Maybe the occultists weren't successful in summoning their demon. Maybe a new, young recruit decided that this was not the lifestyle he thought he wanted.
Pray for the salvation of the occultists. Jesus Christ died for those whom Satan holds captive and deceived, for those who mock Him, who deny His deity or His existence. He doesn't want them to perish, but to come to Him calling Him Father, Lord. Pray the veil is lifted from their eyes, the Lord allows them to see clearly their spiritual condition and their only hope lies in Jesus Christ. Pray also, about whether the Lord would have you take a more active role in bringing the gospel to Satan's servants.
Let your children know that this is effective warfare. They must know their prayers are heard and acted on by our Father. Let them know they can make a difference. Come October 31, they'll know they have a job to do.

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