When ministering to someone who seems to be under the influence of evil spirits, the Bible lays out a clear and balanced path. It begins with discerning what is actually happening, continues with compassionate presence, relies on God’s power rather than human ritual, and [...]
What is referred to as the “Book of Enoch” is actually a collection of three ancient writings—1 Enoch, 2 Enoch, and 3 Enoch—produced over several centuries. They contain dramatic stories about angels, giants and heavenly visions that don’t appear in the Bible, which is [...]
We recommend listening to an excellent episode from the Christian Questions Podcast on this topic:Episode #1356: “Are There Different Kinds of Evil Spirits?”The biblical difference between demonic possession and mental illnessMental illness and demonic possession are not the same thing, although they can sometimes [...]
The statement from 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world," instructs Christians to exercise discernment regarding the influences they encounter.For more [...]
If we define a ghost as a dead person who has come back to life to communicate with the living, the answer is no. A person is made up of a body and the breath of life - the “spark” that only God can [...]
Every true Christian faces a daily battle against our own sinful tendencies, the worldly influences that are all around us, and Satan, who is the prince of this world at the present time (John 14:30, Ephesians 2:2).When we sin, how much are we influenced [...]
No. While Satan is powerful, described as the “god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4) and “a roaring lion seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:6-11), we are not given any scriptural indication he has been granted such power. We know God and Jesus can [...]
A divine encounter should not be expected or wished for, as it is never promised to the Christian. We are to follow by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).Colossians 2:18, (CEV) “Don’t be cheated by people who make a show of acting humble [...]
Evil spirits are spirit beings that, through disobedience to God, were cast out of God’s favor and light and into darkness. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as “fallen angels.” The first of these beings to disobey God was Lucifer. The scriptures [...]
In Mark 1:21-26, Jesus cast out demons. In Matthew 10:1, Jesus also gave the apostles power to cast out demons. In Mark 9:28,29, after the disciples were unable to cast out a demon, Jesus said, "This kind can come forth by nothing, but by [...]
Quoting from the (American) Native American culture website, powwow.com: “A dream catcher is a handmade willow hoop woven to a web or literally, a net. They can include feathers and beads, and they're traditionally suspended on cradles as a form of armor and protection. It is [...]
No, you should have nothing to do with any mediums. You should definitely not study with a medium or give a song of the night. Spiritualism is a rapidly growing movement, numbering several millions of people. Many of the facts about experiences with mediums [...]
"Lilith" is a Hebrew word and is only found in one scripture in the Bible. Isaiah 34:14, (NKJV), "The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the jackals, and the wild goat shall bleat to its companion; also the night creature (lilith) shall rest there [...]
ATR is a broad term that refers to the indigenous spiritual systems practiced across Africa. These vary widely by region and ethnic group but often believe in a supreme creator and emphasize the presence of spiritual beings including nature spirits and ancestral spirits that [...]
Summary: No. If a person is spirit-begotten and then allows demons to rule him, he will die the second death. But God, out of love, will send many severe trials to bring that one to repentance before that happens. However, a person may still [...]
“I am the LORD thy God…Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:2-3. Deuteronomy 13:6, 9-10 (ESV), “If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your [...]
By “bewitched” we are talking about demon-possession or demons (the fallen angels) bothering a person. Yes, sadly Christians can certainly be troubled and possessed by demons. If a person becomes disobedient to God and strays into the occult, spiritism, shamanistic worship, hypnotism, drugs, idol [...]
Many today believe that the dead are not dead but are really more alive than ever. They do not realize they are believing the original lie taught by Satan disguised as a serpent, “that you will not die, but you will be like God” [...]
No. Dead people are really dead. The vision that the woman medium saw and spoke with was not the prophet Samuel. It was a demon pretending to be Samuel.Remember a few years earlier, Samuel had said to Saul, “The LORD has torn the kingdom [...]
Yoga exercises stretch and strengthen muscles, increase balance, and may reduce stress. As an exercise, it can be beneficial. However, if a class includes Eastern meditations, those meditations may have a non-Christian, religious dimension. Some meditations simply focus on body awareness. People breathe quietly, [...]
