The Biblical Truth of Depression -- It Will Shock You!

This morning I was led to post this. It stemmed from a discussion I had with a man who is struggling with Depression. Here is something that I came across about this very touchy subject which I know will cause a stir so to speak.

There are numerous biblical references to depression, one of the human race's most common and distressing afflictions. It is likely that the first humans to experience depression were Adam and Eve, after they sinned against God.  Examples of people in the Bible who suffered bouts of depression are:

Abraham (Genesis 15)
Jonah (Jonah 4)
Job (Book of Job)
Elijah (1 Kings 19)
King Saul (I Samuel 16:14-23, etc.)
Jeremiah (Book of Jeremiah)
King David (Psalms 6, 13, 18, 23, 25, 27, 31, 32, 34, 37-40, 42-43, 46, 51, 55, 62-63, 69, 71, 73, 77, 84, 86, 90-91, 94-95, 103-104, 107, 110, 116, 118, 121, 123-124, 130, 138, 139, 141-143, 146-147)

The Bible Teaches That Sorrow Is A Natural Cure For Depression!

That's right, you read that correctly! We learn in Ecclesiastes 7:3 that being sad is a natural part of human life, which makes the “HEART BETTER.” A “countenance” is a person's face. Grieving is a natural part of the human healing process. When you are sad and down emotionally, it is ok and don't ever allow anyone to convince you that something is wrong with you.  Ecclesiastes 7:3, “Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better”.

The Bible Commands Every Believer To Be Depressed!

That's right you read that correctly! In fact, God commands every believer in the Bible to “Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up” (James 4:9-10). The Bible teaches us HUMBLE YOURSELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD through humility, mourning and afflicting yourself (realize one's misery), and then He lifts you up.

Whereas God commands us as Christian believers to weep, afflict ourselves and have a heavy heart; the wicked world tells us the exact opposite. The world tells us that we're supposed to be happy, confident and cheerful all the time or else there's something wrong with us. The world is insane and wrong!

The Bible plainly teaches that if you're not depressed, you're not right with God! The word “afflicted” in James 4:9 is the Greek word talaipōreō and means “to be wretched, that is, realize one’s own misery.” The dictionary defines “wretched” as “very unhappy, full of misery!” There is a huge difference between Godly depression verses unhealthy depression.

Unhealthy depression is when we condemn ourselves over past sins which have already been confessed and forsaken (Hebrews 10:22). Satan tries to discourage believers by continually accusing them day-and-night the Bible says before the throne of God (Revelation 12:10). The Devil's crowd behave just like their father the Devil. We must realize as King David that God is the ONLY one that we have to answer to see Psalms 51:4

Any believer can have peace and complete joy in the Lord Jesus Christ, if we realize the scriptural truth that God is the only one that we will ever have to give account to in eternity. It doesn't matter what anyone else has to say. The Bible strictly warns all mankind against condemning anyone else, because WE ARE ALL SINNERS (Romans 2:1, James 5:9).  So we are Biblically commanded to realize our own wretchedness, which is what the song AMAZING GRACE is all about.

Godly depression is continually realizing that I am a sinner by birth and nature, and saying along with the Apostle Paul, “O wretched man that I am… (see Romans 7:24-25). Godly affliction is thinking about the awful sinful condition of our society, and praying about it, for God to deliver me from evil (Luke 11:4), and praying for my brethren in the Lord (2nd Corinthians 13:7).

Notice that Christ Jesus didn't say “deliver us from sin” in His example of how to pray; but rather, “deliver us from EVIL.” Evil is planned sin. No Christian can live above committing sin, but Christians can all abstain from committing evil (premeditated sin). We are commanded to ask God to deliver us from evil, that is, deliberate sinning.  2nd Thes. 3:1, “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.”

I'm not making this stuff up, the Bible teaches that God wants us depressed, that is, (as defined in the dictionary), “to lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.”  Why in the world would God want us to be depressed? Once again go read Ecc. 7:3.

We grow from pain in our soul, if we trust upon the Lord God Almighty and don't commit suicide or turn to sin to cope which becomes demonic. It is often stated that adversity makes men, but prosperity destroys them. UNSHAKABLE FAITH COMES FROM HAVING YOUR FAITH SHAKEN!!!

This doesn't mean that Christians should walk around looking miserable. It simply means that we should continually HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST IN US, which Philippians 2:4-5 instructs and teaches, thinking upon the needs, burdens and things of others instead of ourselves.

Every Christian ought to be sorrowful concerning the gross wickedness of this evil generation. I am saddened daily over abortion, same-sex marriage, public nudity, “sin cities” Las Vegas and New Orleans, drug abuse, blatant government crimes, counterfeit Bibles, lukewarm Christians who support evil, etc., etc., etc.

God have mercy on this spiritually sick generation of fun-seekers! God have pity on this shallow, spineless, TV generation. Unless something is “FUN,” people won't get involved and have no interest, and this especially includes spiritual areas. This is today's lukewarm church scene (U.S.A.) —using Rock 'N' Roll, worldliness, things that are “FUN” to sell a product that supposedly will reignite a dead church and draw everyone to God! Yeah, right! God never intended for church to be “FUN” or entertaining. If your entertainment is God, then God must become entertaining to be worshiped.

Psalms:126:5- 6: “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”

John:11:35: Jesus wept.

Lastly people - There Is No Such Thing As A “Chemical Imbalance”

This is one of the biggest frauds in our country and society. Doctors commonly diagnose patients with a Chemical Imbalance. There is NO SUCH THING. It is not a scientific diagnosis. There is no test to determine chemical imbalance. There is no way to test or know for certain if someone has a chemical imbalance in their brain. This is why doctors call it a syndrome or disorder. There is a global view that moves from one generation to the next. Each new school of thought is replaced with the next popular trend.  Go LEARN IT!

Therefore, when this period of depression goes longer than it should, we need to then understand it has now become a demonic problem which must be addressed properly with God.

Rev. Bradley Luoma

The Common Thread that Runs through All Paranormal Activity

By Reverend Mark Hunnemann

Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.

He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’” 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” (Genesis 3:1-5)

That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. (Mark 1:32-34)

Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that she might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for a little while. (Revelation 20:1-3)

And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. 3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. 4 And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?”….

11 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence,3 and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. 13 It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, 14 and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15 And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. 16 Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, 17 so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. 18 This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666. (Revelation 13)

This is a bit repetitious of last week, but some issues are worthy of an extra look.  Is there a common thread that runs through all paranormal activity? Or is this activity disjointed, for lack of a better word? I am convinced by Scripture, evident reason, and personal experience that there is a common thread.

The verses above trace the flow of redemptive history, especially as it relates to periods of heightened paranormal (demonic) activity. They reveal the amazing unity and consistency of divine revelation from Genesis to Revelation!

The first recorded paranormal activity is a beast of the field that talked to Adam and Eve. As the narrative progresses the identity and purpose of this entity and its actions become clear very quickly.

I’m not sure what this beast looked like prior to God cursing it, but I’m pretty confident that God had not made any talking critters. Everything is beautiful and perfect, until we come to 3:1 where an ominous or nefarious note is sounded…a crafty critter is speaking to Eve. Certainly this is the first paranormal activity recorded, and it changed the course of cosmic history. (see Romans 8) We know that this talking beast was Satan (identity) and his purpose was the destruction of mankind. Notice how Satan does this by throwing doubt on the veracity of God’s Word…he finally and flatly contradicts God.  Suddenly, the fruit on this one tree took on an obsessive nature to Eve. By mimicking (or possessing) part of God’s creation-the beast of the field, the devil brought destruction of cosmic proportions.

From Genesis to Revelation a continuity of identity and purpose of paranormal activity is expressed.

From the first family up until Genesis 12 there is much of human history that is not recorded. However, we know in Genesis 6 there came a heightened paranormal activity—sexual encounters initiated by the demonic.

We know that magick has been on the scene since the dawn of time. Hence, much paranormal activity took place in various depraved cultures lost in the mists of pre-history. However, archaeology has unearthed much evidence of occult activity that goes back many thousands of years.

With Abraham (2,000 BC)….through Moses—who was educated in Egypt, and was aware of all its occultic beliefs/practices….. in all the cultures around, we have records of paranormal activity. Many of these ancient cultures were profoundly aware of the danger of the spirit realm.

When Jesus appeared, there was an unprecedented explosion of paranormal activity. Why? First, the devil wanted to try to destroy Jesus. Second, there is extra-biblical evidence that superstitious beliefs and practices were very widespread at this time. Why were so many people possessed during Jesus time? A careful reading of the gospels reveals that the disciples themselves were gripped by superstition, before Pentecost. Prior to both comings of Jesus there was/will be an explosion of doctrines of demons…beliefs which give legal rights of the demonic to attach, attack, oppress and possess.

I had known that the reason for the violent upsurge in paranormal activity/possession during Jesus earthly ministry was Satan’s frustrated anger in trying to kill Him who would eventually cast the devil into Hell. However, it occurred to me recently that some ‘legal rights’ must have been given demons to possess people in such unprecedented numbers. Read the gospels and you’ll see that a large percentage of the population was possessed. Jesus incarnation occurred at a time when even God’s people were gripped by widespread occultic superstition—the same sort of thing predicted will happen prior to Jesus Second Coming…widespread occultic superstition. That is why I have said on many occasions that we must be very careful how we interpret the words of the disciples prior to Pentecost (e.g. their comments re ghosts, Mark 6) They lived in a culture that was opening doors to the demonic left and right!

In the verse quoted above from Mark’s gospel, demonic possession became so common it was a daily and crucial part of Jesus ministry, exorcism. The gospels speak of this heightened demonic activity in a dignified, understated, and non-sensational fashion. One can assume rightly, I think, that if demonic possession had become commonplace, then other forms of paranormal activity must have been occurring as well. Where there is true possession, then other ‘weirdness’ is always also present.

At the coming of Christ, it makes sense that Satan would ramp up activity. In his frustrated anger, the devil was attacking his Creator and Judge.

If you look at this activity, the identity and purpose is front and center…no guess work at all. Satan/demons were pulling out all the stops to destroy people and Jesus…the second/final Adam.

Jesus close earthly friend, John, wrote The Revelation…yet he fell at His feet as if dead. In the texts quoted from John above, we note that paranormal activity is going to explode prior to the Second Coming. All kinds of incredible signs and wonders will abound and lead people astray, as people become mesmerized and undiscerning while exposed to paranormal activity….false signs and wonders.

To get to the point, we see from the Word, that there is a common thread that runs through all paranormal activity, from Genesis to Revelation: the identity behind the vast diversity of paranormal activity is Satan/demons, and the purpose is deception and destruction of humans.

Using a military analogy, most know that deception is part and parcel of human warfare. Sometimes there is the all-out frontal assault, but often even then, there is always the attempt to throw the enemy off balance via deception. George Washington was a master of deception and espionage!

The bible states that we are engaged in vicious spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6) Hence, the ‘father of lies’ has deception in his blood. Starting with the deception via the beast in the garden, up until the last days, the devil uses deception. In this war the identity of our enemy is clear, as is his purpose: a common thread.

I mention the warfare because this deepens and clarifies/explains the common thread that runs through all paranormal activity. We must see paranormal activity for what it is: in the context of spiritual war. Every paranormal entity…all paranormal activity, are not just disjointed events. As a brilliant general, Satan ensures that there is a common thread that runs through all paranormal activity…it is ALL part of his attack on God and His creation, especially humans. He is not perfect—he makes mistakes—but you can bet that every scrap of paranormal activity (otherwise known as overt demonic activity) is an attempt to dishonor God, and deceive and destroy us.  It is war!

BUT, God will make that thread unravel. Indeed, at the cross it has already begun unraveling. Amen!

With the awareness of this common thread comes the ability to see all paranormal activity through God’s eyes. All paranormal activity is demonic activity! You don’t investigate demonic activity, you attack it in the name of Jesus of Nazareth!

Mark Hunnemann is the author of Seeing Ghosts Through God's Eyes: A Worldview Analysis of Earthbound Spirits. It's also available in eBook format.

Does The Scripture Stipulate Anything About Lucid Dreaming, Sleep Paralysis And Demons Possibly Connected?

I have been researching Sleep Paralysis for over four years intensively due to my two experiences that prompted me to see a Dream Doctor and ask quite a few questions. Many people over the years have asked me questions that are very important and need answers if that is even at all possible.These nightmares can be extremely disturbing, but is there any spiritual significance? In Genesis 20 God spoke to Abimelech, warning him not to touch Abraham’s wife, Sarah. Other dreams include Jacob’s ladder (Genesis 28), Joseph dreamed that his brothers would serve him that led to his captivity in Egypt (Genesis 37), as well as his dream about Pharaoh (Genesis 40-41) that led to his being made the second most powerful man in Egypt. The Lord or His angel appeared to others in the Bible, including Gideon (Judges 7), Solomon (1 Kings 3), Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), Mary (Matthew 1), Joseph (Matthew 2), and Pilate’s wife (Matthew 27). None of these dreams, however, with the possible exception of Pilate’s wife’s dream, can really be called a nightmare. So it would appear that God does not usually speak to people through nightmares.

Some people think it's a form of Demonic Visitation and I feel the same. 97% of people say they felt a very malevolent presence and many see shadow people?. A gentlemen once told me he witnessed a dark shadow crawl up the walls and disappear. I have heard similar stories for the last 20 years. Why is it that 97% of people feel the same thing..Evil presence or attacks? Satan and demons are infiltrating our minds during nightmares, but there is nothing in the Bible to substantiate this very common issue. There are no biblical incidents of demonic forces communicating with people during dreams or nightmares. Nightmares are said to be nothing more than the brain’s way of contending with our fears and concerns as it continues to function during sleep cycles. If a Christian experiences continual, frequent nightmares that are interrupting sleep and causing emotional disturbance on a regular basis, then it would be prudent to seek medical attention. But, remember as in all things, prayer is our never fail weapon against any kind of spiritual distress. Christ gave us victory in His name! The war has been won my friends! One of the last things Christ said before leaving earth to be with the Father was "I leave you with the power of The Holy Spirit so you may cast out demons in thy name." Praise God! Praying for just 10 minutes prior to sleep as I feel is the most effective way to calm the mind and prepare for restful sleep.“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

At times our minds can play tricks on us when discussing things that can seep into our subconscious.The Enemy is always on the prowl, make no mistake.

These blogs are just my humble opinions on said subjects. God Bless you all and have a fabulous week. If you have any questions or need any help, please email me at: Biblicaldemonologist@gmail.com

Written by Jennifer L. Auld

Act of Smudging -- Witchcraft Ritual

During this blog I hope to help you understand how Witchcraft is not only false but very dangerous.  Many of the diabolic cases I have worked are the result of Witchcraft which was done not only in the bloodline, but also by those who sought out Deliverance from the demonic forces that were upon them.  So what caused these people to seek out witchcraft in the first place when they know of Lord Jesus Christ as well as God the Father?

So let us begin shall we.  What is witchcraft? Is this the same as Wicca? Is it a form of Satan worship, as critics allege? Or can witches be good? Can they really cast spells that somehow call forth the spirits beyond the world of nature to help them accomplish their will – whether good or evil? Is magic real? Why do witches often perform their ceremonies naked? And most of all, why do so many people today aspire to be witches?

So the answers to these questions are Witchcraft and Wicca are the same.  Both are satanic worship at its finest (worship of the creation vs. the creator).  There is no such thing as a good or bad witch, they are witches.  When people have said there are good witches and bad witches to me, I have simply replied so then you’re saying there is a good Satan and a bad Satan then right?  Those people look at you with “deer in the headlights” glaze and then realize good or bad this is the same.

So can witches really call forth some spirit from beyond?  Yes, but the spirit is a demonic spirit posing as a helpful and kind spirit thus to deceive.   Can witches cast spells?  Absolutely and these are actually curses which not only affect them, but can affect others much like Voodoo, since that craft too is a form of Witchcraft.  Do witches always perform rituals in the nude?  Some “ceremonial” aspects involve being nude called ‘skyclad’ which is more designed for gathering more power from the source they want.  The naked body is to represent truth and this truth goes deeper than social custom. The naked body is a sign that a Witch's loyalty is to the truth before any ideology or any comforting illusions.

So what is the fascination regarding witchcraft?  Well popular culture and a satiated appetite for sexualized supernatural characters is popular.  There was a time when witches, witchcraft and general feminine maleficium (malevolent sorcery) held a prominent place in our hearts.  I personally believe this desire to be in Witchcraft is to be a result of personal empowerment.

The collective obsession with witches has been exaggerated over the years thanks to the literature, film and television shows that gave us the Weird Sisters, the Wicked Witch of the West and Sabrina the Teenage Witch along with other shows.  Whether we feared them, envied them or were utterly enchanted by them, witches have held the attention of readers and cinema viewers.

The art world has certainly played a role over the last few centuries too, amping up our fear and infatuation with wicked women with an indissoluble fascination with the phenomenon of witches. Art history anthologies are filled with images of female characters endowed with magical, sometimes malevolent abilities, echoing the general long-lasting cultural obsession of these characters.

If you did not know, Wicca is an official, legal religion in the U.S., and a fast-growing one at that. Judges have ruled that witches must be allowed to lead prayers at local government meetings, and that Wiccan convicts must be provided with requested “sacred objects” so they can perform spells in their cells. Witches in the armed services have even formed covens and routinely “worship” on U.S. military bases.

How did this happen – and why?  Simple – Continue to remove God out of our lives from the Government on down to each of our own lives.  That’s how!

Witchcraft, sorcery, magic and idol worship have been around since the earliest days of man.  This does indeed, pre-date Christianity as we know it today – just as their practitioners certainly like to point this out with great pride.  I wonder who had PRIDE in them and fell from Heaven above? Sadly, they do not pre-date the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – the one who created the universe and all that is.  They are, in fact, part of the rebellion against Him and His laws.

So why is this occurring then?  Unfortunately as more and more people turn from God and living according to the rules God has governed, witchcraft offers ways to bend these rules so to speak by changing outcomes.  I would say the attributes for why this is occurring is because of several aspects:

1. Humans like power – witchcraft offers a person to become empowered.

2. Humans like rituals and traditions – witchcraft offers ancient aspects.

3. Humans like mystery – witchcraft offers a mysterious and legitimate experiences.

Now the interesting aspect to the ploy of witchcraft is this.  Witchcraft says this – do as thou will, and harm no one”.  They believe that chanting and spell casting is akin to prayers to influence the will of others.  This is in direct violation of God for it is the will of God that is to be done.

Witchcraft states we don’t do evil with our powers ‘that is the black witchcraft that does this and we are white witches’.  Once again a bad Satan vs. a good Satan the logic does not appear to be true.  They say they won’t do evil because it comes back 3 fold. This is not a deterrent from them at all.  The issue is spell casting to control the will of someone else – violates doing the will of God.

Witchcraft also states we don’t do evil with our power.  What that is really saying is we can do it but we just choose not to do that.  So the question becomes what deity would give them a choice to do evil or good?  God the Father clearly states we are to do his HOLY and righteous will while on earth.  See the contrast here?

Witchcraft worships the nature aspect.  So therefore since nature is able to heal itself then we might as well stop all environmental projects and hazards because nature can heal itself due to the power that it possesses.   Once again a false claim they hold and have bought into.

Witchcraft and wiccans feel this is the most discriminated against religion.  They constantly go against Christians because they feel they are experiencing harsh and extreme harassment and gives them a martyr appeal to their cause and voice.  When in truth Christians have been the ones harassed and destroyed more than ANY other religion.

Bottom line is this, do you feel witchcraft is okay to do and partake as well?  Understand you are playing and giving permission to diabolic forces to have you.  It will be a matter of time before that pendulum has swung so to speak against thee…Then what will thee do?  Something those who are in this ‘darkness’ truly need to ponder…

Blessings…

Rev. Bradley Luoma, Exorcist Minister

Does The Scripture Stipulate Anything About Lucid Dreaming, Sleep Paralysis And Demons Possibly Connected?

I have been researching Sleep Paralysis for 2 years and 11 months intensively due to my two experiences that prompted me to see a Dream Doctor and ask quite a few questions. Many people over the years have asked me questions that are very important and need answers if that is even at all possible.These nightmares can be extremely disturbing, but is there any spiritual significance? In Genesis 20 God spoke to Abimelech, warning him not to touch Abraham’s wife, Sarah. Other dreams include Jacob’s ladder (Genesis 28), Joseph dreamed that his brothers would serve him that led to his captivity in Egypt (Genesis 37), as well as his dream about Pharaoh (Genesis 40-41) that led to his being made the second most powerful man in Egypt. The Lord or His angel appeared to others in the Bible, including Gideon (Judges 7), Solomon (1 Kings 3), Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 2), Mary (Matthew 1), Joseph (Matthew 2), and Pilate’s wife (Matthew 27). None of these dreams, however, with the possible exception of Pilate’s wife’s dream, can really be called a nightmare. So it would appear that God does not usually speak to people through nightmares.

Some people think it's a form of Demonic Visitation and I feel the same. 97% of people say they felt a very malevolent presence and many see shadow people?. A gentlemen once told me he witnessed a dark shadow crawl up the walls and disappear. I have heard similar stories for the last 20 years. Why is it that 97% of people feel the same thing..Evil presence or attacks? Satan and demons are infiltrating our minds during nightmares, but there is nothing in the Bible to substantiate this very common issue. There are no biblical incidents of demonic forces communicating with people during dreams or nightmares. Nightmares are said to be nothing more than the brain’s way of contending with our fears and concerns as it continues to function during sleep cycles. If a Christian experiences continual, frequent nightmares that are interrupting sleep and causing emotional disturbance on a regular basis, then it would be prudent to seek medical attention. But, remember as in all things, prayer is our never fail weapon against any kind of spiritual distress. Christ gave us victory in His name! The war has been won my friends! One of the last things Christ said before leaving earth to be with the Father was "I leave you with the power of The Holy Spirit so you may cast out demons in thy name." Praise God! Praying for just 10 minutes prior to sleep as I feel is the most effective way to calm the mind and prepare for restful sleep.“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

Next week I will discuss the Incubus/Succubus that seems to be a big topic as well as a problem for many. At times our minds can play tricks on us when discussing things that can seep into our subconscious.The Enemy is always on the prowl, make no mistake.

If anyone has any questions, needs, or would like me to discuss a certain topic or have any prayer requests contact me at biblicaldemonologist@gmail.com or 1Demonologychic at Twitter. You're never alone, I care. We all care. These blogs are just my humble opinions on said subjects. God Bless you all and have a fabulous week.

Written by Jennifer L. Auld

Authority of Bible

By Reverend Mark Hunnemann

Why are we doing a series on the attributes of God's Word? Because it is God' Word! The bible is the ultimate criterion or authority we look to in ethics and Christian decision making, as well as interpreting His creation.What I want to focus on this time is the authority of God's written Word.

 Scripture has unique authority because it is God's Word. Divine authorship is the primary reason the bible is authoritative. The Westminster Confession of Faith states:
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man, or Church,; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word Of God. (WCF 1.4)

Its authority is absolute because God's authority is absolute, and Scripture is His personal word to us. It is normative in that it tells us what to do and what not to do...in order to flesh out what loving God and others looks like. Influential evangelical theologians have been downplaying the significance of the normative role of Scripture as well as its inerrancy. These are brilliant men, but they apparently fell asleep in basic logic class...commit more fallacies than you can shake a stick at.

God's authority is His right to tell His creatures what they must do, and not do.7,000 times in the English bible God is referred to as Lord--Jesus tells us that our response to His Lordship is expressed, in large measure, in our bowing before the authority of His Word (John 14:15). God's control is about might; authority is about right. God made us (Gen. 1-3, heck, the WHOLE bible!!)-therefore He has the lawful right to give us norms to govern our behavior. The authority of the Bible is connected with God's Lordship, and HIS absolute authority over us. Let me mention three aspects of God's (and His written Word) absolute authority.

God's authority is absolute...means that we should not doubt or question it. In Romans 4:16-22 Paul says that Abraham did not waver in his belief in God's promise--even though both he and Sarah were way past the age of having children.Nonetheless, Abraham clung to God's authoritative Word, and so should we.

Second, the absoluteness of God's authority means that His Lordship transcends all other loyalties. We are to love our parents, but we are to love and honor Him more (Matt. 10:34-38)

Third, the absoluteness of God's authority means that it covers all of human life. Paul says, "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Cor. 10:31) God has the rightful authority to govern all areas of human life. (we will elaborate on this next time regarding the comprehensiveness of scripture)

Application 1  Regarding paranormal phenomena, we must not doubt or waver in our conviction that it is demonic. No matter how convincing it appears otherwise, we must walk by faith, and not by sight--as Abraham did.

Application 2 The paranormal community is what sociologists call a "plausibility structure"...providing peer pressure which makes demonic deception appear exceptionally plausible. But our loyalty to Christ transcends whatever our friends may think.

Application 3 The absolute authority of God's Word has jurisdiction over all people and over all areas of human life...including what we believe. (as we saw last time) In what you believe about paranormal phenomena, and how you respond to it, are you earnestly trying to glorify God? God's rule over us through His Word is totalitarian. He rules every aspect of our lives,and He wants His Lordship recognized in every nook and cranny of our lives...and of the entire planet. Obviously, His Lordship is totalitarian in a good way--He desires to extend the blessing of His presence throughout the Earth and in every aspect of human life.