OCCULT

Gain a biblical perspective on groups who practice mysticism and magic, and learn how to counter the attacks of the devil and stand strong in our faith.

What is a Near Death Experience?

By The John Ankerberg Show | October 6, 2013

Note to The Reader: This is an introductory article; for important additional information please see, “What Is the Biblical View of NDEs & the Afterlife.” NDE’s (Near Death Experiences) are…

How is Witchcraft Related to Halloween?

By The John Ankerberg Show | September 30, 2013

  After the idea of roaming spirits of the dead, witchcraft is perhaps the most common theme of Halloween. However, our image of witchcraft is changing from that of something…

Edgar Cayce: The Psychic that Taught Sunday School

By The John Ankerberg Show | August 14, 2013

It’s hard to overestimate the impact of Edgar Cayce. Cayce (1877-1945), widely known as “the sleeping prophet,” was actually a “sleeping medium,” probably the most prominent psychic of the 20th…

Mantras and Mandalas in Occult Practices

By The John Ankerberg Show | August 14, 2012

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 Both mandalas and mantras are frequently used in occult meditation and visualization practice. For example, “Continuous repetition of mantras is practiced as…

Playing God, The Lust for Power – Part 4

By The John Ankerberg Show | August 12, 2003

By: Dave Hunt; ©2003 The serpent in the Garden of Eden promised Adam and Eve they could be like God. Mormons are taught that they can BE gods. Is there…

Playing God, The Lust for Power – Part 3

By The John Ankerberg Show | August 12, 2003

By: Dave Hunt; ©2003 It’s the same old lie that’s been around since the Garden: “Ye shall be as gods.” Only now the message is “you can be gods.” What’s…

Playing God, The Lust for Power – Part 1

By The John Ankerberg Show | August 12, 2003

By: Dave Hunt; ©2003 Human ambition and desire have no limit. Those who believe in God try to usurp His power as their own, or to persuade Him to dispense…

Dowsing and Water Dowsing

By The John Ankerberg Show | September 4, 2000

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2000 Dowsing is commonly practiced, even by professing Christians. What are the dangers inherent in this practice? Dowsing and Water Dowsing INFO AT…

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