The Supernatural The Occult And The Bible

Author : Gerald A. Larue
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015018862550

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The Supernatural, the Occult, and the Bible by Gerald A. Larue Pdf

Several New Age magazines have devoted stories to a burgeoning "Cult of the Goddess." But this cult isn't a result of the women's movement or the product of environmental consciousness - nor is it really new. In fact, the Catholic Church has been making use of a similar cult for two thousand years. In this book, Gerald A. Larue examines the scriptural underpinnings of occult and supernaturalistic notions that survive in contemporary society. The Supernatural, the Occult, and the Bible is based on the author's thorough knowledge of the history of ancient Near-Eastern cultures and their mythology. Larue argues that biblical supernaturalism and modern occultism are two sides of the same coin, and illustrates in fascinating detail how they engender and support each other. He suggests that contemporary religions cannot shirk responsibility for some of the more foolish excesses of occult practice. Larue points out that present-day churchgoers are not as a matter of course made aware of archaeological findings that shed light on scriptural teachings - research into biblical and related languages, literary analyses of biblical texts, and studies of the relationship between concepts found in the Bible and aspects of contemporary occult beliefs and practices - and explains why this is so. The breadth of Larue's research and depth of insight, and his common sense approach, make this book both engrossing and important.

Author : Marcel Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615614272

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The Paranormal World: the Biblical Response to the Supernatural by Marcel Brown Pdf

The majority of Christians, even those who are intelligent and well meaning, reject the supernatural phenomenon as being for "crazy folks". They believe and openly state that people who believe in things of the sort are foolish, hallucinogenic, out of touch with reality, or simply insane. This is a tragic mistake that causes Christians to be frowned upon increasingly by the modern world. Why? And what is the proper Christian response to the paranormal side of our existence?Another question for pastors and church attendees to consider is this: are you really prepared to deal with a member of your church who you know to be honest and sober - coming to you reporting that she has seen "dead people"? Or that her house is haunted? Or that she has been abducted by UFOs? Or that a psychic approached her and informed her of events that no one else could have possibly known?These are a few of the many questions that will be answered within the pages of The Paranormal World: The Christian Response to the Supernatural. I am including my own encounters with the "mystical" side of life, advice on how to counsel those who are struggling with connections to the occult, the many dangers that exist in our culture that can serve as entries for demonic attack, spiritual warfare tips, as well as a study on the origin of Satan and his demons. We will also take an in depth look at the Biblical standpoint on ghosts, UFOs, and necromancy. Some of the answers contained within the Holy Bible may surprise you.

Author : Kirsten Birkett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1906327351

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Spells, Sorcerers and Spirits by Kirsten Birkett Pdf

Cultures, for as long as we have had history, have had some sense of magic. This book contends that some of it, at least, is real; it describes what that is, and why the Bible is so negative about it. However, to say 'magic is real' in our contemporary culture could be very misleading. In fact, wrong. For what our culture thinks of as 'magic' - as vague and diffuse as that is - is likely to be very different from what was practised in the Ancient Near East (the things that modern English translations of the Old Testament call, for instance, sorcery or witchcraft) or in the Greco-Roman world (what the New Testament calls magic). It also may be very different from what is called 'magic' or 'witchcraft' in animistic or ancestor-worshipping cultures today. This book unpacks the background and explores the implications of the biblical teaching about the supernatural. There is a supernatural world, and it contains more than just God in Trinity; but Christians should not be afraid of it. Kirsty Birkett is Latimer Research Fellow at Oak Hill College, where she is responsible for Learning Architecture and Educational Development, and teaches Ethics, Philosophy and Church History. Her many publications cover the whole area of relationships between science and religion. She has also written on psychology, feminism and the family for both a popular and academic audience.

Author : Simon van Bruchem
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648993434

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Fear Not by Simon van Bruchem Pdf

Angels, demons and evil spirits often populate the pages of the Bible. We are tempted to either dismiss them as imaginary or be afraid of what might go bump in the night. The truth is that these supernatural aspects of the Bible are real and important. God has revealed them to us in his Word so that we can better understand the universe and the power of Jesus. We live in a world where scary movies have supernatural themes and where fortune tellers and mediums have moved into mainstream culture. It is important that Christians are properly informed in how to think about these things, to have the understanding to adequately explain the supernatural aspects of the Bible and this world. Fear Not will help you understand what the Bible has to say about angels, demons, evil spirits and spiritual warfare, including addressing questions like: Are angels real? Do they have power? How does Satan work in the world? Should Christians be afraid of Satan? Can Christians be possessed by evil spirits? Are Christians called to engage in spiritual warfare? How should Christians think about fortune telling, witchcraft and other occult practices? Too many books on this topic speculate about what might be out there, ending up more like fiction than truth. Others are full of anecdotes and subjective stories of personal experiences with the unseen world. This book is different. Instead of speculating about what might be out there, we look carefully to see what God has revealed to us in his Word. This book explores what the Bible has to say about these supernatural themes, both in the Old and New Testaments. Fear Not explains passages systematically and logically, looking at both direct and indirect supernatural references and unpacking challenging sections. Only when we have seen what God has told us can we draw correct conclusions about this world we cannot see. The core message of the Bible is that Jesus is truly the Saviour and Lord. Evil spirits and Satan are not figments of the imaginations of an ancient superstitious people; they are realities that can and should scare us if we don't trust in Jesus. Christians, however, can have great confidence that our King Jesus is Lord, even of the things we cannot see.

Author : Lester Sumrall
Publisher : Sumrall Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0840758480

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Supernatural Principalities and Powers by Lester Sumrall Pdf

If you think witchcraft, demons, and magic are bizarre but harmless nonsense, then you should read this disturbing overview of satanic strategies.

Author : J. Stafford Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0952595648

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Christians and the Supernatural by J. Stafford Wright Pdf

Miracles, seances, horoscopes, Tarot readings, healings, dreams, apparitions, poltergeists. What does the Bible have to say about the supernatural and the occult? Are there good and bad spirits? Is the supernatural always evil? Should we be worried? In this single volume of two of his previously published books, Understanding the Supernatural and Our Mysterious God, J Stafford Wright considers strange events in the Bible and in our own lives in the light of the great Christian truths about the human race, about evil and about the power of God. The writer warns: The Bible, claiming to speak as the revelation of God, and knowing man's weakness for substitute religious experiences, bans those avenues into the occult that at the very least are blind alleys that obscure the way to God, and at worst are roads to destruction ... No one who has read this book could now dabble innocently And the good news: When God the Holy Spirit dwells within the human spirit, he uses the mental and physical abilities which make up a total human being . . . The whole purpose of this book is to show that the Bible does make sense. J Stafford Wright was a greatly respected evangelical theologian and author, and former Principal of Tyndale Hall Theological College, Bristol, England. "As a young student I read Stafford Wright's work on the supernatural and found it very helpful. It is great to have his books back in print." Professor Gordon Wenham MA PhD. Tutor in OT at Trinity College Bristol and Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the University of Gloucestershire.

Author : Bill Myers,David Wimbish
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780310279242

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The Dark Side of the Supernatural by Bill Myers,David Wimbish Pdf

Supernatural hunger -- Angels, the good and the bad -- Demons -- Satanism -- Ufos -- Communicating with the dead -- Ghosts -- Near-death experiences -- Reincarnation -- Wicca and witchcraft -- Vampires and fantasy games -- More doors to be wary of opening -- Wrapping up.

Author : McCandlish Phillips
Publisher : Messianic Jewish Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 0889651159

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The Bible, the Supernatural, and the Jews by McCandlish Phillips Pdf

This book will open your eyes to the vast and fascinating realm of the supernatural--as revealed by the Bible. Without this revealed knowledge, believers continually face unseen forces that mysteriously hinder and defeat them.

Author : McCandlish Phillips,John M. Phillips
Publisher : Victor
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0896937038

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What Every Christian Should Know about the Supernatural by McCandlish Phillips,John M. Phillips Pdf

Author : Heiser, Michael S.
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577995579

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The Unseen Realm by Heiser, Michael S. Pdf

In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word. Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her? How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood? Why did Jacob fuse Yahweh and his Angel together in his prayer? Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over? In what way do those beings participate in God's decisions? Why do Peter and Jude promote belief in imprisoned spirits? Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rulership? Who are the "glorious ones" that even angels dare not rebuke? After reading this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again. Endorsements "There is a world referred to in the Scripture that is quite unseen, but also quite present and active. Michael Heiser's The Unseen Realm seeks to unmask this world. Heiser shows how important it is to understand this world and appreciate how its contribution helps to make sense of Scripture. The book is clear and well done, treating many ideas and themes that often go unseen themselves. With this book, such themes will no longer be neglected, so read it and discover a new realm for reflection about what Scripture teaches." --Darrell L. Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement "'How was it possible that I had never seen that before?' Dr. Heiser's survey of the complex reality of the supernatural world as the Scriptures portray it covers a subject that is strangely sidestepped. No one is going to agree with everything in his book, but the subject deserves careful study, and so does this book." --John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary "This is a 'big' book in the best sense of the term. It is big in its scope and in its depth of analysis. Michael Heiser is a scholar who knows Scripture intimately in its ancient cultural context. All--scholars, clergy, and laypeople--who read this profound and accessible book will grow in their understanding of both the Old and New Testaments, particularly as their eyes are opened to the Bible's 'unseen world.'" --Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College

Author : Heiser, Michael S.
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781577995593

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Supernatural by Heiser, Michael S. Pdf

Dr. Michael S. Heiser presents fifteen years of research on what the Bible really says about the unseen world of the supernatural, unfiltered by tradition or by theological presuppositions. Who were the sons of God? Who were the Nephilim? Where do angels fit into the supernatural hierarchy? What relation does Jesus bear to the rest of the supernatural world? Heiser tackles these questions and many more as he shines a light on the ancient context of Scripture. After reading this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again. In Supernatural, Heiser takes the core message from his recent best-seller, The Unseen Realm, and presents it for the person in the pew. He offers the same approach to reading and understanding Scripture, but without all the extra footnotes and supporting information needed for the scholarly treatment. “We can’t believe what we don’t understand. In Supernatural, Michael Heiser helps us to do both. It may open your eyes to the scripture in a new way.” —John Ortberg, author of If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat

Author : Paul D. Meier,Danny Korem
Publisher : Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801054354

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The Fakers by Paul D. Meier,Danny Korem Pdf

Author : McCandlish Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Judaism
ISBN : OCLC:1014127

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The Bible, the Supernatural, and the Jews by McCandlish Phillips Pdf

Author : Rose Publishing,Centers For Apologetics Research
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596365803

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Christianity, Cults & the Occult by Rose Publishing,Centers For Apologetics Research Pdf

"Christianity, Cults, and the Occult: " Compare 11 Groups with Biblical Christianity "Christianity, Cults, and the Occult," a pamphlet that can be read in 30 minutes or less, takes a close look at eleven cultic movements that have a wide range of occult connections and compares them to the origins and key beliefs of Christianity. "Christianity, Cults, and the Occult" helps Christians understand their own beliefs, explains the backgrounds of different occults, and includes a list of occult terms and definitions, as well as Scriptural warnings against the occult. "14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long"

Author : June Hunt
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736932363

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Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook by June Hunt Pdf

"June shows us how to use biblical truth to change minds, hearts, and lives." --Dr. Mark L. Bailey President, Dallas Theological Seminary Bestselling author June Hunt's Biblical Counseling Handbook is now available in hardcover! This powerful resource is based on many years of careful research, thousands of counseling phone calls, and countless hundreds of pages of written resources produced by Hope for the Heart. This 450-page handbook brings together the very best of June's extraordinary counseling ministry, which has offered Christ-centered hope and guidance to people around the world. The 50 chapters deal with the most pressing issues people face today, and offer practical solutions firmly based on Scripture. Among the topics are... anger & adultery fear & phobias alcohol & drug abuse guilt & grief codependency & cults rejection & rape depression & divorce self-worth & suicide Readers will want to keep this life-changing resource handy alongside their Bibles.