Hearing the phrase—“the evil eye”—strikes fear in the hearts of those who are superstitious. It involves a belief that a malevolent glare directed toward a person can cause misfortune, harm, injury, and even catastrophic pro…
Does the Statue of Liberty, that beloved icon of freedom and hope, contain occult symbols promoting false religious belief systems? If so, are they innocuous and unimportant, or proof of dark, ominous, evil influences invadi…
What does the tree of life represent? Intriguingly, this spiritual symbol is discovered, not only in biblical Judaism and Christianity, but also, in Buddhism, Islam, and Kabbala (which is the mystical branch of Judaism), as …
The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 quotes God as saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source of all the evil in this world…
Two direct encounters with Satan taught me numerous lessons that have been part of the foundation of revelation in my walk with God. Both occurred at night, in a dream-like state. In the first dream, the Holy Spirit rose up …
Is Satan’s personal name really Lucifer? Was he the worship leader of heaven before he fell? Did he hover over the throne of God in heaven? Did a third of the angels fall with him? Often believers repeat biblically-based ide…
So many beliefs about Satan cannot be proven by Scripture. Just because they are generally accepted doesn’t mean they are right. Is Satan’s skin red? Does he have a tail and batwings? Does he reign in hell? Can he torment yo…
Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? If so, why are they mentioned after the flood too—since everyone except Noah’s family were drowned? Is this mysterious passage simply ab…
Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with them? Some Christian teachers insist we can and should. Is this pure, biblical truth or an erroneous approach also found in New Age spirituality? You…
Can believers command angels to do their bidding? Some teachers of the Word say we can. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some kind of authority ov…
Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What …
Angels fill many roles: worshipers, warriors, watchers, messengers, ministers, protectors, and administrators of God’s affairs in heaven and earth. They are vitally important to the plans and purposes of God. However, there …
Some pluralistic thinkers propose any name assigned to God in any religion is legitimate and appropriate. Is that true? Or is there a correct revelation of the divine name that uniquely and powerfully grants access into a pe…
Prema Sankarsingh was raised in a Hindu temple, however, as a child, Jesus appeared to her in two dreams. Twenty years later, through a miraculous coincidence, she was led to true salvation. Though she worshiped many of the …
Is “The Law of Attraction” a legitimate approach to success in life? Does it work? Is it the same as “The Law of Sowing and Reaping” in the Bible? What are the differences? What is “The Secret” and should it be embraced by p…
Is it necessary to receive forgiveness from God? Is it necessary to forgive others? Though all positive religions emphasize the second, many do not embrace the first. Learn what Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age Spirituality, Shin…
Learn to be more receptive to God's voice and the wisdom He shares. This teaching will help you more clearly identify when and how God is speaking to you. The Eternal Shepherd of our souls communicates 12 different ways to g…
Muslims and Christians hold ten similar beliefs that can help build a bridge of communication between the two worldviews. Use these points in your next conversation with a Muslim and see if it doesn’t open the door to sharin…
The world is full of religions that practice idolatry—the representation of various manmade deities in statues, images, or drawings that are used as objects of worship by devoted followers. Is this wrong? How does the true a…
Eight primary meditation methods are found in eastern religions and new age spirituality, such as breath meditation, chakra meditation, and mantra meditation. In the last episode, we focused on the true biblical approach to …
Almost all religions teach methods of meditation. Not all are acceptable to God. If meditation techniques are mechanical, mindless, monotonous, mundane, magical, or even overly mystical, they are probably the wrong approach.…
From Masonic ceremonies to Luciferianism to the depiction of Greek gods and goddesses alongside George Washington, the capitol building in DC has been spiritually under siege since 1793. What does God think about this and wh…
There is a belief among some Christians that the second coming of Jesus Christ is spiritual, not literal, that it will happen in His people, that there will be no visible return of Jesus to the earth, and that all the script…
New Agers often promote reincarnation by quoting Bible passages. For instance, concerning John the Baptist, Jesus said, “If you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah.” How do you prove just one life when dealing with this …