Legion

This is an introduction to a more important Bible topic: who is Michael?

I felt the need to introduce the topic with a warning to God’s people. We must close the avenues of the soul to the insinuations of Satan. In this occasion I refer to films that are now out in theaters, especially the film, Legion.

While we preach in the pulpits of our churches (in the house of God), the enemy preaches from his own pulpit, television (including movies). Unfortunately, we have drifted so far away from the inspired advice that many Adventists enter the realm of the Devil when they go to a theatre or they invite him in the home through the television.

I actually tremble when I review the great amount of light that we have on the subjects of spiritualism and Satan’s attacks. Despite understanding how dangerous it is to enter into enemy territory, God’s people now see theaters as an acceptable form of entertainment.

Many might believe that we are outdated in condemning attendance to movie theatres but here is the reality: the angels of the Lord do not enter into such places and those who ignore this fact are exposed to the forces of evil without any divine protection.

Knowing how terrible the Devils power is I give this warning: Hollywood has now accepted spiritualism to the point where society sees it as something normal, even Protestant churches are accepting these beliefs, (Read: Prophetic Fulfillment - Babylon Is Fallen, Is fallen)

I've written more than enough about spiritualism, for God's children to continue to ignoring these warnings.

Especially with movies like:

• Jennifer's Body (A young woman possessed by a demon)
• Paranormal Activity (a demon who haunts a lady)
• Harry Potter (children using magic)
• Daybreakers (vampires seeking to exterminate humans)
• The Lovely Bones (a girl who after being killed, her spirit descends from heaven and watches over her family)

Just to name a few of the many that are coming out. But in my opinion the worst of all is Legion.

I state this is the most clear and direct way possible. THE CHILDREN OF GOD MUST NOT SEE THESE MOVIES!

First note that the cinema, films and even television are an efficient means by which the enemy can possess a person.

Some might doubt the existence of Satan and of demons. But if the veil of the invisible were removed we would be terrified to see the hosts of darkness all around us.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenlyplaces. Ephesians 6:12

In the movie Legion, the enemy not only uses this medium (film) as his pulpit but he makes a direct attack on the plan of salvation, and on Jesus himself.

The plot is centered on the idea that that God will destroy the world just as He did with the great flood, but this time humans will be exterminated by His own angels, implying that God is unjust and cruel (the same accusation that Lucifer made in heaven).

Moreover, Michael is presented as an angel who rebelled against God and fell from heaven to earth to protect humanity, especially an unborn child.

In this way, Michael is taking the place of Lucifer.

But It was Lucifer who rebelled against God in heaven, it was Lucifer who was cast out of heaven to earth and it was Lucifer who prompted the first couple to sin.

How you are fallen from heaven, o Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’ Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. Isaiah 14:12-15

And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Revelation 12:7-9

Can you imagine the impact these images, these ideas are will have on people as they watch this film? Even worse, can you imagine what Satan and his fallen angels can do to people who venture into his territory?

Notice also that the Bible refers to the name Legion.

Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, because he had often been bound with shackles and chains. And the chains had been pulled apart by him, and the shackles broken in pieces; neither could anyone tame him. And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.” For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!” Then He asked him, “What is your name?” And he answered, saying, “My name is Legion; for we are many.” Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send them out of the country. Mark 5:1-10

Recall that the second angel's message was not completely fulfilled, and therefore; will be repeated again before the end.

After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird! Revelation 18:1-2

What warning do we receive?

...Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time. Revelation 12:12

What should we be doing?

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— Ephesians 6:10, 11, 14-18

It's time to wake up, time to prepare. The coming of Christ is near!

JESUS IS COMING, AMEN, YES, COME LORD JESUS!