“What is the Christian view of psychics?”……Answer: The Bible strongly condemns spiritism, mediums, the occult, and psychics (Leviticus 20:27Deuteronomy 18:10-13). Horoscopes, tarot cards, astrology, fortune tellers, palm readings, and séances fall into this category as well. These practices are based on the concept that there are gods, spirits, or deceased loved ones that can give […]

“What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?”……Answer: Praying to the dead is strictly forbidden in the Bible. Deuteronomy 18:11 tells us that anyone who “consults with the dead” is “detestable to the Lord.” The story of Saul consulting a medium to bring up the spirit of the dead Samuel […]

“What is the occult?”……Answer: The dictionary defines “occult” as that which is hidden, secret and mysterious, particularly that which pertains to the supernatural. Examples of occultic 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 […]

“What does the Bible say about an out of body experience?”……Information about the “out-of-body” experience is both vast and subjective. According to Wikipedia, one out of ten people claim to have had an out-of-body experience (OBE), and there are many different types of the experiences claimed. They range from involuntary out-of-body experiences or near-death experiences […]

“What are Ouija boards? Should a Christian play with Ouija boards?”……Answer: The modern Ouija board was created in the late 1800s as interest in spiritualism grew. A Ouija board is simply a game board that has the alphabet, numerals, and “yes” and “no” printed on its face. Used in conjunction with a pointer, Ouija boards […]

“What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?”……Answer: There is a difference between the magicians spoken of in the Bible and the magicians and illusionists one sees today at parties and in stage show acts. The magicians in the Bible either gained their power from demonic forces, or else they were little more than […]

“How can demonic strongholds be overcome?”……Answer: Before demonic strongholds can be overcome, it must be understood exactly what demonic strongholds are. The word “stronghold” appears only once in the New Testament (2 Corinthians 10:4) and the Greek word translated “stronghold” means a fortification such as a castle. In this passage, the Apostle Paul is instructing […]