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 PDF Deliverance from the Occult
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Finally, what if you have already gotten caught up in the allure of witchcraft or some other form of occult involvement? You are not powerless. You are not helpless. God can deliver you. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon draw from the experience of Dr. Kurt Koch to show you the steps you can take to be set free.
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 PDF Does Occultism Have a Dark and a Light Side?
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
White magic, black magic. The dark side and the light side of the Force in Star Wars. Those involved in the occult usually argue that the powers can be used for either good or evil—and that most practitioners are committed to using their powers only for good. But is that true or even possible? Dave Hunt explores the issues and the source involved.
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 PDF Drugs, Imagination, and the Occult
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
There’s more to the drug culture than just the physical harm to the body. Dave Hunt explains that drugs have helped to open the door to the occult invasion of the west.
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 PDF Ecology, Shamanism, Science and Christianity—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt explains that many Christians are joining what is essentially an anti-Christian ecological movement. Even Christian media sources do not seem concerned about the pagan basis for some of the ideas and goals.
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 PDF Ecology, Shamanism, Science, and Christianity
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Should Christians be concerned about a hidden agenda behind some of the environmental groups and movements today? Dave Hunt reveals an insidious anti-Christian world view that drives some of the participants.
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 PDF Ecology, Shamanism, Science, and Christianity—Part Five
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
There have been a number of attempts to heal our planet through enlisting millions of persons around the world to visualize peace and meditate upon ecological wholeness. Has the world gotten any better? Dave Hunt explains.
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 PDF Ecology, Shamanism, Science, and Christianity—Part Three
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Yes, pollution and wanton exploitation and destruction of the environment are wrong, but the folly of worshiping Mother Earth is even more wrong. Dave Hunt explains why Christians should examine the goals of ecological groups carefully.
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PDF Examples of Occultism in Our World and the Church
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt explains that new age beliefs may be more wide-spread than you might think. How can you recognize what is happening. Mr. Hunt gives examples from our modern society.
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 PDF Imagination and Visualization
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Occultism has always involved three techniques for changing and creating reality: thinking, speaking, and visualizing. Dave Hunt explains how all three of these have crept into the Christian Church in recent years.
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 PDF Intrigued by the Occult
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Today in our increasingly pagan culture, millions of men and women are intrigued by the enchantment of the psychic, that twilight zone of reality where one crosses over into the mystical regions of the supernatural.
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 PDF Lucifer Rising Part 3: Educating for The New Age
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
The New Age teaching that “you too can be as God” is infiltrating our educational system. Carl Teichrib explains why he finds this trend so distressing and dangerous.
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 PDF Lucifer Rising, Part 4: Quotable Quotes
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Carl Teichrib presents quotes from various individuals to demonstrate how Luciferic doctrine has penetrated modern thinking. Doesn’t Lucifer’s desire to “elevate himself above God” sound familiar?
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 PDF Lucifer Rising—Part Two: Occult Initiation
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Initiation rituals are common, but is there a special danger to such rites when associated with New Age practices? Carl Teichrib explains.
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 PDF Occult Movies
AUTHORS:  Wooding, Dan
Dan Wooding examines a disturbing trend during the past year: movies about occult themes were almost as successful as family-friendly movies. What factors may have lead to this?
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 PDF Playing a Dangerous Game
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Shamanism has become almost a “parlor game” in our occult-friendly society. Dave Hunt warns that this is far more than just a game. There are real dangers involved in listening to spirit guides.
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 PDF Spirit Communication and Possession
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
The attempt to communicate with spirits of the dead is absolutely forbidden by God. Nevertheless, it has been practiced in all cultures since the beginning of time. Dave Hunt explains the problems that this causes.
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 PDF Spirit Communication and Possession—Part 3
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt gives examples of the teaching given through genuine spirit contact, and outlines the explanations given for this phenomenon.
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 PDF Spirit Communication and Possession—Part 4
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
There are many in the Christian Church who deny the reality of spirit (demonic) possession. But Dave Hunt explains that many secular psychologists and psychiatrists have joined the ranks of believers in evil spirits. Read two eyewitness accounts in this article.
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 PDF Spirit Communication and Possession—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt explains how the Ouija board—which overtook Monopoly to become America’s most popular parlor game in 1967—has become an instrument to lead many unsuspecting people into spirit contact and worse.
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 PDF Spiritual Science and Occultism
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Is the power of God a force that works according to scientific laws? Can any normal human being harness this power for his own use? Dave Hunt explains.
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 PDF The Ancient Muse—A Spirit?
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Richard Strauss, Giacomo Puccini, Gustav Mahler and other composers have claimed that they were compelled in some way to write certain pieces of music. Have entities not of this world guided these composers? If so, who or what are these entities? Is the same thing happening today? Dave Hunt responds.
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 PDF The Classic Case of Napoleon Hill
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Napoleon Hill was not seeking contact with spirit beings, but he was suddenly confronted by an unexpected and uninvited intruder—from an astral plane! Dave Hunt explains “who” this visitor was, and how it affected Hill’s message.
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 PDF The Dangers of Occult Involvement
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
We have run into countless stories of people who became caught up in the search for enlightenment only to find their dream turn into a nightmare. Why is the occult so dangerous? The authors give three reasons that show why it is especially important for Christians to beware of these practices.
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 PDF The Death of Materialism—Part Four
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
For the past few months, Dave Hunt has been exploring reasons why the occult has been able to gain such a stronghold in our society. This article will continue that discussion.
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 PDF The Death of Materialism—Part Three
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Just because you call something “scientific” doesn’t necessarily make it any more valid. Dave Hunt explains how many “new age” ideas have attempted to gain respectability by calling themselves “science.”
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PDF The Death of Materialism—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Is there a non-physical dimension? Should we be actively involved in trying to interact with it? Are there dangers involved for those who do? Dave Hunt explores these issues.
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 PDF The Power Behind the Force
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
What are the dangers of ignoring the power behind many of the false teaching we hear today? What does “the force” have to do with evolution? No intelligent person really believes in talking snakes, do they? Dave Hunt has some interesting insights into these questions.
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 PDF The Serpent’s Four Lies
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Has the devil changed his tactics since he deceived Adam and Eve in the garden? Dave Hunt says “No.” In this article he explains how the same lies still work today.
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 PDF The Worldview and Practices of the Occult—Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
The basic premise of the occult is “monism,” which is defined as a “philosophical theory that everything consists of or is reducible to one substance.” The occult accepts a mystical form of monism characterized by pantheism—that everything is God. This is only one of several major differences between the occult and Christianity.
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 PDF What is the Occult?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
If you are not familiar with the term “occult,” this article will help you understand the underlying principles upon which Witchcraft is based.
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PDF What is the Occult?
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt offers a definition of the occult, and gives examples that show how it is manifest in many areas of our lives—ways we may not even be aware of.
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 PDF Ecology, Shamanism, Science, and Christianity—Part Four
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt suggests that honest logic discredits the environmental movement and the evolutionary theory behind it. One cannot believe both in evolution and ecological preservation of species or habitats.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Behold the Sun”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Solar imagery plays a prominent role in occult lore, as Carl Teichrib points out in this article. Symbols of Sun worship can be seen throughout the world in various buildings and ceremonies.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Dancing Toads and Tortoise Creation”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Folklore says that if you handle a toad with your bare hands, you’ll get warts. A silly superstitious belief, but there is more to the lowly toad than just “old wives tales.” The toad, as a symbol is found in many different religions and cultures throughout the world. Carl Teichrib explains.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “From Climbing Jacob’s Ladder to Lightening Power”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Carl Teichrib continues with more objects that have been given occult symbolism. How sad, says the author, that biblical ideas and God’s wonderful creation have been twisted to ideas that are demonic and evil.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Isis Unveiled”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
This month Carl Teichrib’s article focuses exclusively on Isis and the cult of the goddess. Today goddess veneration is still very much alive and well, and images of the goddess in various forms can be identified in numerous places.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Lucis Trust and their ‘New Age’ Symbol”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Lucis Trust has published “A New Age Symbol” on their website. This symbol is a synthesis of various occult markings and doctrines. Carl Teichrib helps cut through the rhetoric to gain an understanding of what is meant by this symbol.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Pentacles and Pentagrams”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Pentacles and pentagrams are two of the most powerful symbols within the world of occultism and witchcraft. Carl Teichrib gives several examples of their use and their significance in various contexts.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Scarabs—The Magical Beetle of Egypt”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
In the recent hit movie The Mummy, and its sequel, The Mummy Returns, strange black beetles known as scarabs were frequently encountered. In reality, scarabs are nothing more than the common African dung beetle, but Egyptian religious beliefs have given them several occult meanings. Carl Teichrib explains.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “Serpent Power”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
In the Bible we have a serpent involved in the temptation of Eve. Here the serpent is the embodiment of evil. While snakes in and of themselves are not evil (despite their bad press), the same cannot be said for the serpent symbol within occult circles. Carl Teichrib gives us numerous examples of how and where serpents appear as the antithesis of God’s wisdom, power and authority.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “The Mystery of Runes”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Runes are letters used in the earliest Germanic and Nordic alphabets. From a purely linguistic perspective, runes are simply a form of writing, but as this language form expanded, the meanings of many of the runes acquired a quasi-magical significance. Carl Teichrib explains.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “The Swastika of National Socialism”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
While the Swastika is most recognizably associated with the Nazi Party, it can be found in many surprising places. Carl Teichrib explains what this symbol means and how it is used.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: “The Wise Old Owl”
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Owls are an amazing example of God’s handiwork. But the world of mythology and the occult has embraced it as a symbol of occult powers. Carl Teichrib gives examples of the various meanings attached to the owl by occultists.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: Dragons, Eagles, Earth…and More
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
This month Carl Teichrib explains what meaning occultism has attached to another set of familiar symbols.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: From Crescents to Crosses
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
The Christian cross has traditionally been symbolic of Jesus Christ’s death, but in the world of occultism it has other meanings. Carl Teichrib explains those meanings in this article.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: From the All-Seeing Eye to Baphomet
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
An eye-opening look at some of the symbols often associated with the New Age movement.
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 PDF A Short Guide to Occult Symbols: Holy Grails and Hexagrams
AUTHORS:  Teichrib, Carl
Carl Teichrib continues his series giving us insight into the occult meaning of some familiar symbols, this time including the Holy Grail, Halos and the Star of David.

 

 

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