“Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?”……Answer: While Bible does not explicitly state whether a Christian can be possessed by a demon, related biblical truths make it abundantly clear that Christians cannot be demon possessed. There is a distinct difference between being possessed by a demon and being oppressed or influenced […]
Protect Yourself Spiritually He will… oppress the… people of the Most High… Daniel 7:25 25 He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a […]
“What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?”…The phrase "resist the devil" is found in James 4:7where the apostle James exhorts believers to resist the devil in order to cause him to flee or "run away" from us.…James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the […]
“What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?”……There are two primary errors when it comes to spiritual warfare-over-emphasis and under-emphasis. Some blame every sin, every conflict, and every problem on demons that need to be cast out. Others completely ignore the spiritual realm and the fact that the Bible tells us our battle is against […]
“What is the occult?”……The dictionary defines "occult" as "that which is hidden, secret and mysterious, particularly that which pertains to the supernatural." Examples of occult practices are astrology, witchcraft (Wicca), the black arts, fortune telling, magic (both black and white), Ouija boards, Tarot cards, spiritism, parapsychology, and Satanism. Human beings have always been interested in […]
“What is a pagan? What is paganism?”……Answer: From a Christian viewpoint, pagans are generally characterized as those who are caught up in any religious ceremony, act, or practice that is not distinctly Christian. Correspondingly, Jews and Muslims also use the term "pagans" to describe those outside their religion. Others define the term "paganism" as any […]
“What are the origins of Halloween?”……Answer: Whatever its origins or history, Halloween is celebrated in many different ways by all sorts of people around the world. Traditionally, it was known as All Hallows' Eve, when the dead were remembered. Over time, it became cultural. For Americans, it has become extremely commercialized. We begin to see […]