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Maverick wrote:In works from Goethe's Faust to Charlie Daniels's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", and musicians from 30's Delta blues guitarist Robert Johnson to innumerable pop and rap artists today, there's the common theme of selling one's soul to the devil. Just curious what the Village's thoughts are on this topic. I've not done a ton of research into it yet, but I have been thinking about it a lot recently.
Jim wrote:We are saved from the evil one by the death of Jesus Christ, which overrules any such "sale" if such a sale were possible.
Jim wrote:I think it's a premise that makes an interesting story, but does not reflect spiritual reality.
We are saved from the evil one by the death of Jesus Christ, which overrules any such "sale" if such a sale were possible.
Jim wrote:I first look at things quite literally, but then start wondering what's behind it.
Could you be thinking about the evangelical church and Donald Trump? My previous answer still stands.
nakedpreacher wrote:Being a fan of the blues, I have heard the story of Robbert Johnson, and have wondered about this. Seeing as this so called bargain is made with the “Father of Lies”, could it be just a ploy to make them think they are irredeemably lost and to keep them from seeking salvation
Seeing as this so called bargain is made with the “Father of Lies”, could it be just a ploy to make them think they are irredeemably lost and to keep them from seeking salvation
Englishman wrote:It's worth noting those who truly get into that life do not, unlike rappers, rockers, goths or whoever, talk about it because what they do is vile and wretched.
Englishman wrote:Can you sell your soul to the enemy? Yes you can but the price Jesus paid on the cross is far more than enough to redeem anyone, no matter what they"ve done and there is healing and hope for all of us.
Englishman wrote:Can you sell your soul to the enemy? Yes you can but the price Jesus paid on the cross is far more than enough to redeem anyone,
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