Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Obedience
Beware of the inclination to dictate to God what consequences you will allow as a condition of your obedience to Him.
Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Selling One's Soul
Periodically I receive inquiries from individuals who believe they have 'sold their soul to the devil'. I would like to address that one is not able to sell the soul to any god, 'For every living soul belongs to Me' Ezekiel 18:4. Thus the soul is not to be 'sold' due to the ownwership of its Creator. No one supercedes God. We, as humans, do not own our own soul to begin with, thus we cannot 'sell' what is not ours. As well, the devil does not have the means to 'buy' a soul. This illusion was painted by Faust, which was a fiction story.
Some have referred to the temptation of Christ in the desert to support their belief of selling one's soul. However, in tempting Christ with giving Him the world if He would only bow down and worship satan, the temptation did not include the means of satan owning Christ's soul. Matthew 4:8-9 states 'Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And, he said to Him,"All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me."' Indeed, the devil did have the ability to give Jesus the kingdoms of the world and their glory, but the temptation was of the will. Would Christ do God's will or satan's? If Christ bowed down, He would be given by satan what the god of this world has to give; this world. Jesus chose to go to the cross instead and has given the Christian what is His to give; eternal life with Him.
There have been those who have bowed down to satan and he gave what he has to give. I was one of those individuals. The lie satan proposes is that when one does this, he 'owns' you. There are those who have signed a contract or covenant expressing their allegiance to their god making themselves slaves to darkness.
The good news is Jesus Christ rules all of creation Ephesians 4:21. He supercedes any god, any contract/covenant, or anything that would attempt to separate you from His love Romans 8:28-29. If you have been delivered from the power of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of the Son of His love Colossians 1:13, then you have been bought at a price and you are not your own.
Some have referred to the temptation of Christ in the desert to support their belief of selling one's soul. However, in tempting Christ with giving Him the world if He would only bow down and worship satan, the temptation did not include the means of satan owning Christ's soul. Matthew 4:8-9 states 'Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And, he said to Him,"All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me."' Indeed, the devil did have the ability to give Jesus the kingdoms of the world and their glory, but the temptation was of the will. Would Christ do God's will or satan's? If Christ bowed down, He would be given by satan what the god of this world has to give; this world. Jesus chose to go to the cross instead and has given the Christian what is His to give; eternal life with Him.
There have been those who have bowed down to satan and he gave what he has to give. I was one of those individuals. The lie satan proposes is that when one does this, he 'owns' you. There are those who have signed a contract or covenant expressing their allegiance to their god making themselves slaves to darkness.
The good news is Jesus Christ rules all of creation Ephesians 4:21. He supercedes any god, any contract/covenant, or anything that would attempt to separate you from His love Romans 8:28-29. If you have been delivered from the power of darkness and transferred into the kingdom of the Son of His love Colossians 1:13, then you have been bought at a price and you are not your own.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Freedom
Jesus triumphed over Satan and all his demons through His work of redemption, particularly by canceling the power of sin at the cross. (Matt. 12:28-29; Eph. 1:19-23; Col. 2:13-15) Satan is already condemned. (John 12:31; 16:11; Rev. 20:7-10)
The principle of authority is that we are in the kingdom of Christ. Jesus is Lord and head of all power and authority. Satan has absolutely no legitimate authority over the believer. We are /free/ from Satan’s claims upon us. All sins are forgiven, all condemnation is ended, all cultic vows, promises, covenants, etc., were broken when a person comes into Christ's sphere of authority (Col. 1:13-14; 2:9-15). One must never compromise this principle by saying that sin gives a demon legal right to invade a believer or attach itself to your soul. Believe in God; disbelieve Satan.
Our primary weapons against demonic stratagems are faithful application of the fundamentals of the faith (Eph. 6:10-20; 1 Pet. 5:6-9). Light expels darkness.
The principle of authority is that we are in the kingdom of Christ. Jesus is Lord and head of all power and authority. Satan has absolutely no legitimate authority over the believer. We are /free/ from Satan’s claims upon us. All sins are forgiven, all condemnation is ended, all cultic vows, promises, covenants, etc., were broken when a person comes into Christ's sphere of authority (Col. 1:13-14; 2:9-15). One must never compromise this principle by saying that sin gives a demon legal right to invade a believer or attach itself to your soul. Believe in God; disbelieve Satan.
Our primary weapons against demonic stratagems are faithful application of the fundamentals of the faith (Eph. 6:10-20; 1 Pet. 5:6-9). Light expels darkness.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Dancing With The Devil
Jeff Harshbarger’s Dancing With The Devil is a helpful and needful book, because it is a unique approach to understanding occultism from a Christian point of view. Most evangelicals think of “the occult” as a vaguely defined but threatening realm of spiritual darkness and danger. Harshbarger has collected nine personal tales of occult involvement that bring clarity and detail to that murky image, and refine our abstract impressions of “occultism” into concrete discernments of its real dangers, and the real means of escaping from them. If you are dealing with occult-related issues -- either in your own life or the lives of others -- this book needs to be in your library.
Brooks Alexander, author Witchcraft Goes Mainstream and founder Spiritual Counterfeits Project
“Dancing with the Devil will touch your heart with compassion for those caught in the world of the occult, and enrich your mind with the knowledge to help them. Jeff Harshbarger provides a fast-paced and fascinating look into the realm of the Prince of Darkness.”
Jill Martin Rische, author The Kingdom Of The Occult
I had the privilege of having Jeff Harshbarger as a Bible college student shortly after his deliverance from the occult. It was a thrill to watch him mature in his Christian life and then grow to the point of being able to minister to others caught in the grips of the occult. In Dancing with the Devil, Jeff joins with several other former occultists to bring us their spellbinding stories of their deliverance from being spellbound. This volume is far more than just intriguing true-life stories; it is a manual on how to break free from demonic chains and how to help others find true freedom through Christ. Dancing with the Devil is a must read for anyone trapped on the dark side and for everyone desiring to rescue others from the shadows.
Delron Shirley, former Dean Indiana Christian University
The Occult in all its various disguises is causing havoc around the world. The need for good clear information both to explain to those caught up, what is going on and to help them overcome the various issues in their life, has never been more important than it is today. It is so easy to give advice to those needing help without really understanding what they are going through. Enter Jeff Harshbarger, he is not just a talker, he has ‘been there’ and knows what others are going through.
The last words in the book should be a message of hope to the thousands who are looking for a way out, “Now that we’ve talked to you about actually doing it, you have nine friends who are here to help you. Or if you are someone who has come out of the occult and you need someone to talk to who understands and cares. You can contact us….”
Read, understand and know there are compassionate people waiting to listen to your story and give practical help.
Doug Harris, Reachout Trust U.K.
Release date: September 4, 2012 Charisma House
Brooks Alexander, author Witchcraft Goes Mainstream and founder Spiritual Counterfeits Project
“Dancing with the Devil will touch your heart with compassion for those caught in the world of the occult, and enrich your mind with the knowledge to help them. Jeff Harshbarger provides a fast-paced and fascinating look into the realm of the Prince of Darkness.”
Jill Martin Rische, author The Kingdom Of The Occult
I had the privilege of having Jeff Harshbarger as a Bible college student shortly after his deliverance from the occult. It was a thrill to watch him mature in his Christian life and then grow to the point of being able to minister to others caught in the grips of the occult. In Dancing with the Devil, Jeff joins with several other former occultists to bring us their spellbinding stories of their deliverance from being spellbound. This volume is far more than just intriguing true-life stories; it is a manual on how to break free from demonic chains and how to help others find true freedom through Christ. Dancing with the Devil is a must read for anyone trapped on the dark side and for everyone desiring to rescue others from the shadows.
Delron Shirley, former Dean Indiana Christian University
The Occult in all its various disguises is causing havoc around the world. The need for good clear information both to explain to those caught up, what is going on and to help them overcome the various issues in their life, has never been more important than it is today. It is so easy to give advice to those needing help without really understanding what they are going through. Enter Jeff Harshbarger, he is not just a talker, he has ‘been there’ and knows what others are going through.
The last words in the book should be a message of hope to the thousands who are looking for a way out, “Now that we’ve talked to you about actually doing it, you have nine friends who are here to help you. Or if you are someone who has come out of the occult and you need someone to talk to who understands and cares. You can contact us….”
Read, understand and know there are compassionate people waiting to listen to your story and give practical help.
Doug Harris, Reachout Trust U.K.
Release date: September 4, 2012 Charisma House
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Ch. 2 - Halloween Witch is dead: Changing Face of Modern Witchcraft
Ch. 2 - Holloween Witch is dead: Changing Face of Modern Witchcraft
From the best book on the topic, Witchcraft Goes Mainstream by Brooks Alexander
From the best book on the topic, Witchcraft Goes Mainstream by Brooks Alexander
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