Back in Ezekiel’s day, he faced much scoffing and mocking when he brought forth the Word of the Lord. Despite being so faithful to God and being a conduit for many messages to the Israelites, their constant scorn of God’s prophetic Word had to weigh on Ezekiel. To reassure him, God spoke extensively about those…
Posts Categorized: New Age Spirituality
Martyrdom & NAR
Because of the ten years I’ve been associated as a volunteer with Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), I’ve gotten a perspective of the church and of Jesus Christ that, frankly, few Christians are privileged to witness. In this time, I’ve read the classic book by Richard Wurmbrand, Tortured For Christ, a couple of times and…
Marijuana & This Present Darkness
For those of you who have read This Present Darkness, you may have seen what author Frank Peretti wrote about so vividly enter your own communities. The novel depicts the town of Ashton that has been targeted by dark forces that intend total domination. It portrays spiritual, geographical, territorial entities that control this community combatted…
Re-Examining the Third Commandment
Have you ever wondered why the Third Commandment has such a penalty enacted by God? Doesn’t it seem a little extreme? Let’s examine Exodus 20:7: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Think about that. …
How Does Apostasy Enter the Church?
We know that in these latter days apostasy has entered the church. Scripture prophesies to that. Various translations describe this differently as rebellion and falling away, but the NASB in 2 Thessalonians 2:3 says it most clearly: Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first,…
New Age Spirituality & the Sons of God
The New Age movement, i.e. the New Spirituality, isn’t really so new. Its roots go back to antiquity. They weave throughout the Bible. And they manifest in various world religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. These roots are fascinating and deadly. In order to see the nature of these roots, we have to look at…