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The Occult, The ‘Astral Plane,’ And Appealing To The Religion Of ‘Self’

Satan has fundamentally normalised the occult in our world today.  Even something as traditionally innocent as comic books has now been corrupted through the introduction of characters that obtain their supposed powers through occult practices.

The Occult, The ‘Astral Plane,’ And Appealing To The Religion Of ‘Self’

Satan has fundamentally normalised the occult in our world today.  Even something as traditionally innocent as comic books has now been corrupted through the introduction of characters that obtain their supposed powers through occult practices.

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Deceptions

The Occult, The ‘Astral Plane,’ And Appealing To The Religion Of ‘Self’

Satan has fundamentally normalised the occult in our world today.  Even something as traditionally innocent as comic books has now been corrupted through the introduction of characters that obtain their supposed powers through occult practices.

Failing To Recognize Bible Prophecy: Examining The Widespread Lack Of Discernment Among Today’s Church Leaders

Some feel so overwhelmed by the pace at which change is occurring (and society is degenerating) that they cannot make sense of the chaos. But students of Scripture understand that all these things (and the acceleration in prophetic signs) were foretold long ago. God the Father wants us to discern that He is about to tell His Son to “Go and get Your Bride.”

Crusades: God Can Use Both Large-Scale And Personal Evangelism To Get The Gospel Out

A prime example of mass evangelism is when we find Peter preaching to a large crowd in Jerusalem. His boldness that day led to thousands being added to the church—“about 3,000 in all” (Acts 2:41). Then, in Acts 8, we see personal evangelism with Philip, who spoke with an Ethiopian eunuch and “told him the Good News about Jesus” (verse 35).

God’s Faithfulness: Why Do Many Pastors Ignore Paul’s Declaration Of Love For The Jewish People?

Romans 9—11 is often misunderstood. Some pastors have told me they wish they could skip chapters 9—11 and go directly from chapter 8 to chapter 12. Others have told me they view chapters 9—11 as a “parenthesis” and don’t see its relevance to the rest of the apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Romans.

Media’s Response to Paramount Settlement With Trump Shows Why They Lost Public Trust

Paramount has settled for at least $16 million in a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over a “deceptive edit” of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s interview aired by CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” which Paramount owns. In addition to the monetary settlement, CBS has also agreed to change its editorial standards to require prompt release of unedited transcripts. But far more newsworthy than the settlement itself is the mainstream media’s histrionic response.

Militaries Have Wasted Countless Millions Attempting To Use The Occult To Gain A ‘Battlefield Advantage’

Remote viewing appealed to military and intelligence officers for one simple reason – battlefield advantage. Paranormal activities like ESP, clairvoyance, remote viewing, etc., are a counterfeit of God’s work, empowered by the enemy of our souls in an attempt to deceive.  The modern interest in remote viewing reflects mankind’s persistent desire to access supernatural knowledge and power apart from God.

Trump Waives Executive Privilege For Former Biden Aide Ahead of Cognitive Hearings

In a letter sent the same day as Tanden’s closed-door interview with the GOP-led House Oversight Committee, Deputy White House Counsel Gary Lawkowski stated that the “extraordinary nature” of the inquiry warranted an “accommodation” for Congress.

Answered Prayers Abound In London During Franklin Graham’s God Loves You Tour

“Bartimaeus was blind. He didn’t have a job. All he could do was just sit on the side of the road and ask for gifts from people passing by. Bartimaeus was poor,” said Graham. “But regardless of your worldly possessions, we are all poor toward God. … We are poor because of sin, because we’ve all broken God’s rules. God loves you, and He will forgive you tonight,” he continued. “But you have to come through Jesus Christ because when He hung on that cross, He took your sin.”

A Failed Worldly ‘Strategy’: Shallow Entertainment And Compromise Isn’t Keeping Young People In Churches

There’s been such a focus in American churches on entertaining young people so they’ll want to come to church and very little emphasis on doctrine, theology, apologetics, and the gospel. So many young people grow up with a shallow faith, no answers to the skeptical questions of our day, and a worldview foundation that says man determines truth (the same foundation our culture has).

Why The Majority Of Churches Do Not Understand What Is Happening In The Middle East

God’s Word, and in particular Bible prophecy, explains the devil’s rage against Israel as manifested through the Iranian leaders. Yet so many believers dismiss prophecy as stale theology, tertiary (of third-rate importance), or irrelevant. If one follows today’s popular doctrinal teachings regarding Israel, he or she will not only miss the why of what’s happening in the Middle East, but also the calming reassurance that comes from recognizing that God remains in control of all things.

Falling Prey To False Prophets: ‘Channeling’ Is A Counterfeit Of Divine Revelation

As I said earlier, all occult practices are counterfeits of divine revelation, designed to convince mankind to trust wholly in them rather than God.  After all, let’s not forget Satan’s own declaration was to be like the Most High.  Therefore, he must offer counterfeits of divine revelation if he is to fool the masses into turning away from God.

US Supreme Court To Hear Case Of Pregnancy Center Harassed By New Jersey Attorney General

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin served a subpoena demanding that First Choice identify—by name—the donors behind nearly 5,000 donations and produce up to 10 years of its internal, confidential documents. The First Amendment protects donor identities from unjustified disclosure and prohibits a state official from retaliating against speech with which he disagrees.

Vast Majority Of Mainline American Pastors Are ‘Not Certain’ That Adam And Eve Were ‘Real People,’ Survey Finds

What a dismal view of God and His Word from so many so-called pastors! But this isn’t surprising, given the liberal trajectory of the mainline denominations. They abandoned the authority of God’s Word long ago, and that compromise just leads to more compromise (and more doubt!).

Commanded To Watch: Are You Greatly Anticipating The Lord’s Return?

As we see the fulfillment of all that Jesus prophesied in Matthew 24 rapidly approaching our world, is this not the time we especially need to “stay awake,” “be ready,” and “watch”? Watchfulness begins with believing what Scripture reveals about Jesus’ imminent appearing. Christians who lack such a belief often place all their hope in future aspirations for this life rather than eternity, and as a result, remain blind to how world events point to the nearness of the Rapture.

Sorry Fuller Seminary, It Shouldn’t Take ‘Years of Consultation’ To Decide Whether To Follow God’s Word

I have a question for this seminary president: Why did it take several years of “consultation, feedback, and dialogue” to make a statement on marriage and human sexuality? All they had to do was read and believe God’s Word.

False Claims About Bible Prophecy Have Led Many Christians To Misunderstand The Gravity And Purpose Of Jesus’ Return

The Lord was already talking about it many centuries before the Noahic flood (Jude 14-15). The Psalms often prophesy about the joy that it will bring to the earth. The Old Testament prophets wrote about the day the Messiah would come to reign over a gloriously restored Israel (as well as over all the nations). The grandeur of John’s description of the Second Coming in Revelation 19:11-20:4 stretches the limits of our imagination. It will be the most spectacular and earth-shattering event that the world has ever seen.

Occultism Is Widespread In Our Society, Ready To Deceive Those Who Lack Biblical Discernment

Although some are militantly anti-Christian, it is now more common for occult teaching to be masked in religious tolerance, framing its message as open-minded compassionate enlightenment seeking good for humanity. If we thoughtlessly absorb “culture” into our lives, we will unknowingly absorb its burgeoning occult influence as well.

Arizona Gov. Vetoes Bill Barring Chinese Communist Party Land Purchases Near Military Bases, Igniting Fierce Criticism

In a decision with broad national implications, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have banned the Chinese government and its affiliates from purchasing land in the state–particularly near U.S. military installations. The move has ignited fierce criticism from Republicans and national security advocates who argue the veto undermines U.S. defense readiness and emboldens America’s top geopolitical rival.

Convicted For Burning A Qur’an: Is Offending Islam Now Criminal In The United Kingdom?

Burning a book is not an offence in Britain. Or is it? It depends which book. If you burn a copy of the Qur’an in public, then the police will arrest you, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will charge you, and a judge will convict you. The police, the CPS, and the judiciary seem intent on enforcing Islamic blasphemy.

When Truth Is Sacrificed For Political Posturing, Genuine Justice And Fairness Cannot Exist

Politicians like Senator Warren, prioritizing political narratives over truth, endanger the very people they claim to defend. When truth is sacrificed for political posturing, responsible policy decisions become impossible, ultimately hurting those most in need. Truth matters; without it, genuine justice and equity cannot exist.

Spiritual Warfare Is The Driving Force Behind The Headlines Of Our Day, But Most Of The Church Is Unaware

The devil’s fury against God and His people explains why Israel, since its miraculous rebirth as a nation in 1948, has faced almost constant warfare, terrorism, and repeated threats of impending destruction. He knows how Israel’s existence fits into God’s revealed plans to wrap up human history and inaugurate the millennial kingdom at Jesus’ Second Coming, events that spell his doom.

Confirming Biblical Account, Evidence Shows Alberta’s Mass Dinosaur Grave Resulted From A ‘Massive’ Flood Event

Mass graveyards, like this one, point to the reality of a global flood. Such a flood would’ve rapidly overwhelmed creatures, including whole herds of large herbivores like these, deeply burying them away from scavengers or microbes. These dinosaurs were overwhelmed in an instant—by a massive global flood.

Why Watching For The Signals Of Jesus’ Return Is Not ‘Optional’ For The Church

Jesus was saying He wants all who believe He is Lord and Savior to not be like the Judaizers, the Pharisees of the time when He first visited the earth in His fleshly incarnation. They could determine what the weather would be next day by observing the signals—the clouds, et cetera—but they couldn’t recognize Israel’s King standing before them at that very moment.

Franklin Graham Opens European Congress On Evangelism With Urgent Call For Christian Boldness

“If we are going to reach Europe, we are going to need an army, an army of evangelists—unafraid, unashamed, unapologetic, uncompromising—standing on the Word of God,” he said with passion in his voice. All of us here—we are under orders from the King of kings and Lord of lords. We are not to surrender. We are not to give up.”

Stoking Racial Division For Political Gain?: Colorado Springs’ First Black Mayor Implicated In Federal Hate-Crime Hoax

According to court records, Bernard’s wife, Jessica Bernard, testified that Mobolade encouraged her husband to go public with the fabricated story in the run-up to his mayoral campaign. The implication? That stoking racial division might be politically useful.

Meddling with Mediums: Despite God’s Warnings, Occultism Is Thoughtlessly Being Absorbed By Our Culture

Occultism is a powerful tool of deception, partly because it is so widespread and readily accepted in the modern day. Anyone in the habit of thoughtlessly absorbing modern culture into their lives will absorb occult influence. The cultural landscape is flooded with occult-friendly beliefs which permeate music, books, magazines, movies, and television shows.  In other words, occultism is paraded as entertainment. But it is not entertainment – it is demonic and it is dangerous. 

Franklin Graham: Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ Remains The Greatest Need In The World Today

Much of Europe is uncomfortable with Jesus’ exclusive claim: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Christians are being met with increasing indifference, intolerance and even hostility.  According to the Pew Research Center, Islam is the fastest-growing religion across Europe and is projected to surpass Christianity by the end of the century as the world’s largest religion.

‘99% Identical’ Chimp And Human DNA?: One Of The Strongest ‘Proofs’ Of Evolution Found To Be Completely False

This is a massive blow to the evolutionary worldview as the supposed similarity between chimp and human DNA is touted as one of the strongest “proofs” of evolution—and it’s found to be completely false when you actually do observational science without the evolutionary assumptions! Maybe that’s why Nature didn’t make a big deal about the researchers’ stunning findings.

Embarrassed Of The Bible?: Genesis Does Not Need A ‘Workaround’

Ever since the ideas of millions of years and biological evolution became popular, there have been Christians who have attempted to fit long ages and evolution into the Bible. But it just doesn’t work! Not only does it put death and disease before sin and contradict the clear teaching of Scripture, but it elevates man’s fallible wisdom above God’s Word.

Docs Reveal Biden Admin. Coverup of COVID Vaccine Dangers as MAHA Report Calls for Safety Tests

In the wake of an explosive Senate investigative report revealing that the Biden administration intentionally hid data from the public showing that the COVID vaccine was associated with serious health risks that resulted in hundreds of deaths, a new report from the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again Commission is calling for more robust safety tests to be conducted on vaccines.

The Shocking Killings Of Yaron And Sarah Must Be A Wake-up Call To The Church

The tragic and senseless murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim on the streets of Washington, D.C., are far more than another headline—they should stir the conscience of the global Church. In their deaths, we witness a powerful intersection between the Jewish and Christian communities—a moment that reveals just how deeply connected our stories truly are. These two Jewish believers in Jesus were killed for the “hope of Israel” (Acts 28:20), the very phrase the Apostle Paul used to describe the unbreakable link between his faith in the Messiah and God’s promises to His people.

When Treason Was In Session: Is Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline ‘The Biggest Scandal In Modern American Political History’?

In 1618, English poet Sir John Harington penned this immortal summary of betrayal: “Why treason never prospers, What’s the reason; For if it prospers, None Dare Call It Treason.” We are confronted with an eerily similar dilemma: How best to characterize the cascading infamy of Joe Biden?

Drawn Into The Demonic: Mankind’s Attraction To ‘Divination’ Is Alive And Well In The Modern Era

Although many people are drawn to it, these powers are impotent before God.  Christians in particular should avoid any practice related to divination, including fortune-telling, astrology, numerology, witchcraft, palmistry (analysing the palm of a person’s hand), tarot cards, necromancy, scrying (looking into a reflective surface such as a crystal ball) and spell-casting. The spirit world is real, but not all of it is innocent.  Dark, demonic and destructive forces inhabit it, ready to deceive the unsuspecting.

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