February 2019

Nuggets from Occult Invasion—Spirit Communication and Possession

February 11, 2019

The attempt to communicate with spirits of the dead is absolutely forbidden by God ( Leviticus:19:31 Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. See All... ; 20:6, 27; Deuteronomy:18:11 Or a charmer, or a consulter...Read more

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Nuggets from Occult Invasion—The Present Trend

February 9, 2019

The pagan beliefs which oppose God’s plan of redemption now permeate Western society, undermining the strong influence which the Bible once had. And it is that biblical influence to which much of the credit for the West’s scientific, technological, and economic advancement must be given. The resultant prosperity stands in...Read more

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What Are Your Plans for Eternity?

Tom: For the last few weeks we’ve been going through Dave Hunt’s book An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith , and by “serious faith,” Dave does not mean a faith which people cling to simply because they were brought up, say, Baptist, and are committed to living and dying...Read more

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My Beloved Prophet Muhammad Was a Human Rights Activist

February 7, 2019

Video has surfaced of the hijab-wearing feminist heroine Linda Sarsour speaking in California in December, complaining about her education: " I went to public school. My parents couldn’t afford to send seven children to Islamic school … As I grew older, I realized that I got cheated out of my...Read more

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Nuggets from Occult Invasion—Ceremonialism: Some Important Distinctions

February 7, 2019

This basic error of paganism is repeated in all ritualism: the belief that by performing certain ceremonies divine favor may be obtained. One finds such rituals everywhere in paganism and nature religions: the vestments the priests wear, the swinging censors filled with incense, the incantations, the elaborate ceremonies performed to...Read more

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Junk Science Has Become a Profitable Industry. Who Will Stop It?

February 6, 2019

Should we believe the headline, “Drinking four cups of coffee daily lowers risk of death”? How about, “Mouthwash May Trigger Diabetes. . .”? Should we really eat more, not less, fat? And what should we make of data that suggest people with spouses live longer? These sorts of conclusions, from...Read more

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The Most Difficult Part of Our Faith

February 5, 2019

This is often the most difficult part of faith—when no more action can be taken and nothing remains but to wait patiently for God to work out His will. It is at this moment that doubts arise and anxiety creeps in ( Daily Notes of the Scripture Union ). ―...Read more

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Nuggets from Occult Invasion—Ritualism and Nature Religion

February 5, 2019

A basic error of nature religion is the worship of created things and creatures instead of the God who created them. Even though these religions often seem to honor a “great spirit” over all, this god is only the greatest power in a pantheon that is always identified with various...Read more

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Tribal Leaders Join Hands with Hindu Extremists to Persecute Christians in Jharkhand, India

February 4, 2019

Five families in eastern India were at a worship service last month when they received a phone call telling them to return to their homes immediately. The Christians rushed nearly four miles from their church in Lisiya village to their homes in Durula, West Singhbhum District in Jharkhand state, where...Read more

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Nuggets from Occult Invasion—A Stark Contrast

February 3, 2019

In spite of the facts to the contrary, the favorable treatment of indigenous religions, the dishonest cover-up of the evil inherent in their societies, and the libelous opposition to Christianity persist. The Bible is carefully examined by critics in an attempt to find any flaw; and it has withstood that...Read more

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