Are the occult, mysticism, demonic possession, curses, or witchcraft real?
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The prefix "super" means something is added or something enlarged, not something entirely different. We use the word "superstructure" for the top parts of a ship. "Superbowl" is the ultimate event of that sport. So "Supernatural" pertains to the natural realm.
Man was created with amazing abilities. I believe that Adam and Eve could fly. How else could they rule the birds? I have trouble coming up with a unique username. Adam named all the animals. He had to form a name and remember it so he did not use it again. That shows amazing mental ability.
My mother was a teenager in WW2. She knew when the German bombers were coming and was in the shelter before anyone else. That was an occult spirit. Her side of the family were in the occult, holding seances and Ouija board sessions. My mother believed in astrology. She took the horoscope seriously. We had a poltergeist in the home for some years.
I was drawn to the occult too. I read many books about the occult, no doubt because I had the evil spirit in me.
Those who get deep in the occult are usually seeking to control. That is the essence of witchcraft. It helps to remember that witchcraft is a work of the flesh.
The "spiritual" is an entirely different realm. It is God's realm, not the natural. Remember that Satan sought to be like God
(Isaiah 14:12-15). Satan tempted Adam to seek to be like God also. We know how that turned out.
Man was created spirit, soul and body. When Adam disobeyed, it was his spirit that died to God. Adam could have eaten from the tree of life and so lived forever. Eve was enticed because she used her soul to look at the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
So man became bound to the natural realm. He can only go by what he sees, hears, feels and desires. Romans 1 reveals the terrible descent of mankind.
We see the contrast in 1 Corinthians 15:45 "
"So also it has been written: "'The first man Adam became into a living soul;'" the last Adam into a life-giving spirit."
This is why the unbeliever does not receive the things of God because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). That is why reason and logic are often to the believer. Trying to discern the spiritual by natural means is a recipe for confusion, doubt and unbelief.
Man was created with amazing abilities. I believe that Adam and Eve could fly. How else could they rule the birds? I have trouble coming up with a unique username. Adam named all the animals. He had to form a name and remember it so he did not use it again. That shows amazing mental ability.
My mother was a teenager in WW2. She knew when the German bombers were coming and was in the shelter before anyone else. That was an occult spirit. Her side of the family were in the occult, holding seances and Ouija board sessions. My mother believed in astrology. She took the horoscope seriously. We had a poltergeist in the home for some years.
I was drawn to the occult too. I read many books about the occult, no doubt because I had the evil spirit in me.
Those who get deep in the occult are usually seeking to control. That is the essence of witchcraft. It helps to remember that witchcraft is a work of the flesh.
The "spiritual" is an entirely different realm. It is God's realm, not the natural. Remember that Satan sought to be like God
(Isaiah 14:12-15). Satan tempted Adam to seek to be like God also. We know how that turned out.
Man was created spirit, soul and body. When Adam disobeyed, it was his spirit that died to God. Adam could have eaten from the tree of life and so lived forever. Eve was enticed because she used her soul to look at the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
So man became bound to the natural realm. He can only go by what he sees, hears, feels and desires. Romans 1 reveals the terrible descent of mankind.
We see the contrast in 1 Corinthians 15:45 "
"So also it has been written: "'The first man Adam became into a living soul;'" the last Adam into a life-giving spirit."
This is why the unbeliever does not receive the things of God because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). That is why reason and logic are often to the believer. Trying to discern the spiritual by natural means is a recipe for confusion, doubt and unbelief.
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Demons are real and still active, even more so in this age. Satan is still God's adversary and the enemy of our souls. There are two errors. One is to imagine that demons and the devil are not real, which denies God's word (Ephesians 6 for example). The other is to attribute everything to demons and/or the devil. "The devil made me do it" is a line by a comedian, Flip Wilson, not something we find in God's word.
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No really.
But I have heard of people experiencing things supernatural,
The bible states that the devil is a liar, and deciever. All power comes from God and God Almighty created lucifer who became the deceptive devil.
The only two sources of power are from God or from Satan. Satan is good at pretending, lying to be anything he wants.
The bible states .....
Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
2Co 11:13-15
13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
But I have heard of people experiencing things supernatural,
The bible states that the devil is a liar, and deciever. All power comes from God and God Almighty created lucifer who became the deceptive devil.
The only two sources of power are from God or from Satan. Satan is good at pretending, lying to be anything he wants.
The bible states .....
Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
2Co 11:13-15
13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
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