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Physical Harm, Disease, and Torture by the Spirits

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1993 In the Bible, demons are collectively presented as inflicting a variety of physical and psychological ailments upon their victims. Excerpt from “The Coming Darkness” While it must be stressed that most illness is not demonically instituted, nevertheless, in the Bible, demons are collectively presented as inflicting…

The Occult Causes Social Withdrawal

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1993 The occult can cause moral withdrawal, so it can also lead to social withdrawal, which carries its own ethical price tag. Here we see that occult activity can lead to an indifferent attitude toward life—one which neglects larger social concerns in favor of personal ones.  …

Hereditary Coherence and Other Forms of Transference

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1993 The occult involvement of one’s parents can predispose a child to the occult or result in psychological disturbances.   Contents 1 Hereditary Coherence and Other Forms of Transference of Psychic Powers Hereditary Coherence and Other Forms of Transference of Psychic Powers Dear ASPR: Please tell me…

Nonhereditary Transference of Psychic Powers

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1993 Psychic powers or effects may be transmitted to individuals by virtue of direct transference, but committed Christians are protected from such influences.   Contents 1 Nonhereditary Transference of Psychic Powers Nonhereditary Transference of Psychic Powers Psychic powers or effects may also be transmitted to individuals by…

Fraud in the Occult

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©1993 In the world of the occult, incidents of fraud are almost as pervasive as the tragedies. Fraud may result from a number of factors: e.g., the simplicity of fraud and human gullibility or the lessened moral responsibility occultism brings. Fraud may also result from the mercurial…

Ephesians – Wayne Barber – Eph 2:1-3 – The Living Dead – Audio

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1993 Dr. Barber examines the area of temptation, and the war between the old and new natures in a believer as he continues his study of Ephesians. Keywords: Eph 2:1-3 Eph 2:1-3 – The Walking Dead

Ephesians – Wayne Barber – Eph 3:16-21 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 6 – Audio

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1993 Dr. Barber explains the benefits to the believer who is “filled to the full” with the Spirit of God. How will this impact the way we live? The way we worship? What God can do through us? Read Article Keywords: Eph 3:16-21 Eph 3:16-21 – A Prayer for Fullness –…

Ephesians – Wayne Barber – Eph 3:16-19 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 5 – Audio

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1993 The apostle Paul prays that the Ephesians believers be “filled.” But does it matter what they are “filled” with? Dr. Barber explains why it does matter! Read Article Keywords: Eph 3:16-19 Eph 3:16-19 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 5

Ephesians – Wayne Barber – Eph 3:17-18 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 4 – Audio

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1993 Dr. Barber explains how God’s love is different from the love we so often express. He explains what the book of Ephesians has to say about the dimensions of God’s love. Read Article Keywords: Eph 3:17-18 Eph 3:17-18 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 4

Ephesians – Wayne Barber – Eph 3:17 – A Prayer for Fullness – Part 3 – Audio

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©1993 Verse 17 says “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” How does Jesus dwell in your heart? What difference should that make to the way you live? Dr. Barber details five areas of your life that will be impacted. Read Article Keywords: Eph 3:17 Eph 3:17 –…