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Kingdom Of The Occult
$44.99Add to cartThe Kingdom of the Occult delivers the timely follow-up to Dr. Martin’s best-selling The Kingdom of the Cults
This book takes Dr. Walter Martin’s comprehensive knowledge and his dynamic teaching style and forges a strong weapon against the world of the Occult-a weapon of the same scope and power as his phenomenal thirty-five-year bestseller, The Kingdom of the Cults (over 875,000 sold).
Chapters include: Witchcraft and Wicca, Satanism, Pagan Religions, Tools of the Occult, Demon Possession and Exorcism, Spiritual Warfare, etc.
Each chapter contains: Quick Facts; History; Case Studies; Theology; Resources
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Kingdom Of The Cults Handbook
$24.99Add to cartThis quick reference guide on cults and religions is perfect for teachers, pastors, and students. Covering everything from established religions like Islam and Buddhism to shifting trends in Mormonism, Scientology, and Wicca, this book will answer your questions and help you understand the key differences between true Christianity and other belief systems.
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Kingdom Of The Cults 6th Edition
$44.99Original price was: $44.99.$29.99Current price is: $29.99.Add to cartIn an era of rapid growth of false religions worldwide, Christians need information they can trust. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults will equip you–no matter your background–to understand and use biblical truth to counter false religions, including many that masquerade as mainstream Christianity.
Reflecting the developments in cults and world religions in recent years, this edition, updated by expert Jill Martin Rische (daughter of Walter Martin), gives you the authoritative information you need to know. As our culture becomes less and less outwardly Christian, awareness of the belief systems of those around us has never been more vital.
Readable and reliable for everyone, whether you’re a teacher, a pastor, or a regular church attender, The Kingdom of the Cults remains the go-to reference book on this crucial topic.
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Getting Through To Jehovahs Witnesses
$14.99Add to cartGrace And Joy Publishing Title
Do you want to share the gospel with Jehovah’s Witnesses but don’t know what to say? Have you tried to talk with them only to end up frustrated and going around in circles? The key to effective communication with Jehovah’s Witnesses is getting them out of their prepared presentations by approaching Bible discussion in ways they won’t expect. In this way, you can get them off autopilot and help them focus on what the Bible is really saying.
This book will help you witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses by:
*Relating the author’s personal experiences in a Watchtower “home Bible study”
*Giving specific witnessing principles you need to follow to communicate effectively with Witnesses
*Telling you what you need to know about the differences between the Watchtower religion and biblical Christianity
*Sharing approaches which explain how to get through to Jehovah’s Witnesses by presenting specific Bible truths in unexpected ways -
Unmasking The Masquerade
$16.99Add to cartThree illusionists boldly reveal the powerful secrets behind the supernatural, psychic ability and the limits of Satan: Do some humans have supernatural powers? Is it possible to read minds? How do psychics get their secret information? Could the miracles of Jesus have been an illusion? Should we be afraid of Satan? Solid answers, amazing stories!
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Unmasking The Masquerade
$26.99Add to cartThree illusionists boldly reveal the powerful secrets behind the supernatural, psychic ability and the limits of Satan: Do some humans have supernatural powers? Is it possible to read minds? How do psychics get their secret information? Could the miracles of Jesus have been an illusion? Should we be afraid of Satan? Solid answers, amazing stories!
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Witchcraft In The Pews (Expanded)
$16.99Add to cartDeception, witchcraft, and occult practices reign worldwide and these evils have even infiltrated the Christian church! So, fasten your seatbelt as you read the most provocative book of our time, in which you will learn to recognize:
*Ministers who use intimidation and fear
*Controlling power in families
*Spiritual discernment and its many uses
*Manipulative media techniques
*Distractions coming from SatanIt’s time to take a stand and engage in spiritual warfare. Bishop Bloomer shows how to prevent others from unfairly taking advantage of you.
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Freemasonry Invisible Cult
$16.99Add to cartJack Harris, a former “Worshipful Master” of a Masonic lodge, authoritatively speaks about one of the most deceptive cults in the United States today. Freemasonry is a false religion, teaching that men can approach God not through the finished work of Jesus Christ but through their own abilities. This secret organization has entangled ministers, elders, deacons, trustees, Sunday school teachers, and people all over the world in a web of lies and satanic rituals–all of which are veiled with the language of the Bible! Discover how you can share the light of Christ with those living in the darkness of Freemasonry and how they can be set free from its deception.
But after reading and studying various Masonic authors, he realized that Freemasonry considers Jesus Christ to be no greater than Moses, Elijah, Mohammed, or Buddha. Needless to say, his faith and trust in the teachings of Masonry were shaken.
He began to converse with pastors, read the Bible, pray, and debate with other Masons about who Jesus Christ is and where absolute truth is to be found. This went on for two years, until one night he decided to watch a Billy Graham crusade on TV.
As he listened to Reverend Graham preach, he finally saw himself as God saw him, a sinner without hope and on his way to hell. That night he got on his knees and asked Jesus Christ to forgive him for his sins, come into his life, save him, and be the Lord of his life. At that moment, he accepted the God of the Universe, Jesus Christ, and rejected the god of Freemasonry. He was set free by the One who is the Truth, Jesus Christ. The shackles of Masonic lies were broken.
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Challenge Of The Cults And New Religions
$34.99Add to cartCults and New Religions Aren’t Hard to Find They’re in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family. Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and other prominent groups and religious movements? In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions: Mormonism Jehovah’s Witnesses Mind Sciences New Age Movement Church of Scientology Hindu-based Cults Unification Church Baha’i Faith Unitarian Universalism Oneness Pentecostalism Masonic Lodge Satanism Learning the distinctives of these groups will equip you to deal with any of the thousands of other less significant cults you may encounter. The Challenge of the Cults and New Religion includes Color photos Scripture Index Subject Index Glossary Bibliography And your resources don’t end at the last page. You can supplement your knowledge whenever you choose by visiting the author’s Web site at www.ronrhodes.org for free, thorough, up-to-the-minute information on each cult discussed in the book. If you’re concerned for the temporal and eternal welfare of others, The Challenge of the Cults is a must. It will help you confront the deception of false Christs and lying doctrines with the clear, well-grounded truth of biblical Christianity.
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Way Of Escape
$15.49Add to cartThe Urantia movement-a little-known but fast-growing cult-is an ideology that had claimed this author’s soul for twelve years until she miraculously got set free from it by the power of God. “The Urantia Book,” the cornerstone of this movement, has a subtle, Hitler-like spirit woven throughout its fabric, and claims to be the model for the so-called “New Age.” The second major episode in the author’s life is equally miraculous in that she was able to get off an extremely high amount of anti-depressant drugs she had become dependent on because of the deep depression this book caused her to sink into. The author tells the reader in Way of Escape how she fell into this trap of the Urantia book, how she got out, and how she got free from the doctor-prescribed medicine that would have eventually claimed her life. “This is a book that is hard to put down. You just want to keep reading to see what happens next. Simply written in everyday dialog, it’s like the author is sitting in your living room sharing the journey of her life. Hers is a story of hope. It’s amusing and refreshing, it’s sad, it’s serious-it’s real life. Maintaining a sense of humor and a quest for God through so much drama, turmoil, and personal challenge is a miracle in and of itself. It is a story of ongoing deliverance.” L.V., Texas. “This book is quite an adventure into the discerning of God’s will. Read it with an open heart, and the truth will set you free.” N.B., New Hampshire. “This story reveals the depth of God’s love for His children and shows His mighty hand of deliverance in setting the captives free.” T.M.P., Texas.
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33 Degrees Of Deception
$18.99Add to cartThe deadly deception of Freemasonry is exposed in this very comprehensive book that tells the story of Jim Shaw, who was a 33rd degree Mason, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, Past Worshipful Master of the Blue Lodge, and Past Master of all Scottish Rite bodies.
In addition to Jim’s story, 33 Degrees of Deception answers the questions many people raise about the Masons. You will be intrigued to learn what this book has to say about:The connection between Masonry, the New Age Movement, and the New World Order
Masonry’s occult roots
Death oaths and Masonic executions
Masonry and the Illuminati
Masonry’s opposition to Christian schools
Tom McKenney writes to warn Christians of all denominations to extricate themselves from Freemasonry. -
Grace In The Dark Places
$19.99Add to cartWhy are people drawn to alternative religions that deviate from the norm of Christian beliefs? Why do they stay? What compels them to cling to a false dogma, even in the face of evidence that their beliefs are in error? Why do they engage in scriptural gymnastics in defense of beliefs that have no grounding in Christian theology? Why do they tolerate abusiveness from charismatic leaders and cede personal freedom? Why are they willing to defend these leaders and their institutions to the bitter end? After a lifetime of spiritual incarceration, Jim Turner began studying the cult mentality in order to better understand his actions. He researched religious cults and their practices and traced their teachings throughout history as they found their way into the “New Religions.” His studies have convinced him that there is indeed “nothing new under the sun.” New Religions offer amended ideas that identified past cults. Modern cults have extracted beliefs from past groups and added a spin that presents them as original and, of course, inspired. Psychological manipulation plays a significant role in the development and continuation of modern cults, but Jim Turner has presented a convincing argument that the psychological condition and willingness of cultists to surrender their freedom to cult leaders and their irrational tendencies to elevate a revered leader to a semi-divine level are equally responsible for the advancement of cults. Follow the author through the early stages of cult indoctrination, the personal abuses he experienced at the hands of the cult, his personal choices as he rose through the ranks of the cult and his eventual enlightenment to the deceptiveness of the cult led by Herbert W. Armstrong. Walk with him out of the darkness of cultic deception into the glorious light of the Grace of God through Jesus Christ.
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Mormon Mirage : A Former Member Looks At The Mormon Church Today (Expanded)
$24.99Add to cartThree decades after leaving the Mormon faith, Latayne Colvett Scott looks back to her original journey out of Mormonism and the reasons why she left. Revised and updated, this third edition of The Mormon Mirage presents both a fascinating inside look at Mormonism and new and formidable evidence against its claims and teachings.
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Prisons Sorcery And Homosexuality
$13.49Add to cartJails, jails everywhere and counting! We are all in some jail. The challenge of imprisonment goes beyond physical incarceration and is well into the spiritual realm. These problems are real and brutal, and pose serious social and health issues to the inmates, prison personnel and the entire society. Find out the challenges you will face and be prepared before hand. This helpful insight into prison situations, sorcery, same sex issues and bereavement highlights some of the challenges of the fruits of unfaithfulness and the available divine provisions to enable an individual sustain a proper attitude and find liberty when engaging with any of these difficulties.
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Witchcraft In Your Neighborhood
$15.49Add to cartFind out how a Christian can become a witch by accident and how a witch in your neighborhood can make you have a stroke, heart attack, irregular heart beat, fatigue, headache, migraines, dilapidating pains, wet dreams, marital discords, insomnia, misfortune or go obese. See how your telephones and cctv can be used to attack you. Learn the survival strategy, and how to preserve your salvation.
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Understanding Haitian Voodoo
$25.99Add to cartPart textbook, part life-story, part theological expose, Understanding Haitian Voodoo comes from a much-respected Haitian gentleman who writes as a lawyer, judge, and evangelist who cares deeply about his people and their bondage in Voodoo. “Voodoo is not simply a myth, toward which we can remain indifferent. It is not just popular culture that we should teach and practice in schools through dances and songs. The gods of Voodoo are not simply idols or harmless gods. They are real beings, intelligent beings, they lust after worship and are full of cruelty.” With testimonies from Voodoo priests, followers, witch doctors and more, Understanding Haitian Voodoo is a deep observation of Haitian Voodoo through the eyes of Christian faith, molded in Haitian theology that is biblical, contemporary, relevant and transformational. From his identity as a Christian believer and as a Haitian, proud of his culture, traditions, language and customs, author Emmanuel Felix brings a remarkable contribution to a better understanding of the relationship of Voodoo to Haitian culture, to Christianity, to zombies, community life, religions and beliefs, identity and more. The final conclusion of this majestic work confirms all that man seeks is found in the Almighty God Jehovah, through Jesus Christ, and in Him alone, no matter a man’s race, culture and beliefs. Whether you’re planning to visit Haiti, seeking to pray more intelligently for the work of the Gospel or are simply looking to learn more about the Haitian people, this book is a must-read. Read this book prayerfully, with a Bible at your side and an eye on the realities of life in Haiti.
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Understanding Haitian Voodoo
$16.49Add to cartPart textbook, part life-story, part theological expose, Understanding Haitian Voodoo comes from a much-respected Haitian gentleman who writes as a lawyer, judge, and evangelist who cares deeply about his people and their bondage in Voodoo. “Voodoo is not simply a myth, toward which we can remain indifferent. It is not just popular culture that we should teach and practice in schools through dances and songs. The gods of Voodoo are not simply idols or harmless gods. They are real beings, intelligent beings, they lust after worship and are full of cruelty.” With testimonies from Voodoo priests, followers, witch doctors and more, Understanding Haitian Voodoo is a deep observation of Haitian Voodoo through the eyes of Christian faith, molded in Haitian theology that is biblical, contemporary, relevant and transformational. From his identity as a Christian believer and as a Haitian, proud of his culture, traditions, language and customs, author Emmanuel Felix brings a remarkable contribution to a better understanding of the relationship of Voodoo to Haitian culture, to Christianity, to zombies, community life, religions and beliefs, identity and more. The final conclusion of this majestic work confirms all that man seeks is found in the Almighty God Jehovah, through Jesus Christ, and in Him alone, no matter a man’s race, culture and beliefs. Whether you’re planning to visit Haiti, seeking to pray more intelligently for the work of the Gospel or are simply looking to learn more about the Haitian people, this book is a must-read. Read this book prayerfully, with a Bible at your side and an eye on the realities of life in Haiti.
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Comparing Christianity With The Cults
$2.99Add to cartWhat constitutes a cult? How does it contrast with what the Bible says? These colorful and concise brochures will answer seven fundamental questions of life and belief. Contrasted with the truth of God’s Word are cults such as christian Science, Spiritualism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, Mormonism, Eastern Mysticism, unification church, Wicca, and others. Perfect for training or for keeping by your front door. Formerly titled The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error.
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Truth Behind Ghosts Mediums And Psychic Phenomena
$13.99Add to cartPsychics, mediums, and ghosts have become a sensation in our culture today. As a result, there are many confusing and deceptive beliefs presented. Ron Rhodes, respected and popular biblical scholar, tackles the truth about ghosts and those who say they communicate with them and answers the questions:* Do ghosts in any shape or form exist?* Why is there a rise in psychic phenomena today? * What do psychics believe about God, Jesus, and salvation?* What is Satans role with the paranormal?* How can parents protect their family from the psychic trend?This reader-friendly presentation of intriguing facts and biblical insights will help Christians know how to respond to this fascination with the ultimate truth.
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I Love Mormons (Reprinted)
$19.00Add to cartDavid L. Rowe asserts that many Mormons view Christian witnessing as Bible bashing. What Christians need to understand, he suggests, is that Latter-day Saints are an entirely separate ethnic group with their own history, values, and customs. Evangelizing Mormons can be so much more effective if Christians first know, understand, and respect Mormon heritage.
With helpful illustrations and discussions of Mormon values and theology, Rowe calls Christians away from confrontational evangelism and instead suggests active listening and respect as a way to bridge Christian beliefs and Mormon culture. A glossary in the back of the book and discussion questions at the end of each chapter will help readers apply these concepts in their own witnessing experiences. In the end, Christians will be more approachable representatives of Christ.
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Find It Quick Handbook On Cults And New Religions
$18.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Were most cults and new religions simply passing fads of the late-twentieth century, or are some of them still growing today? What new sects have emerged, and what dangers do they present? How should Christians respond?
Bible teacher and apologetics expert Ron Rhodes has cataloged 40 groups in this concise and easy-to-use handbook. Readers will appreciate Ron’s thorough research and his reader-friendly style. His brief examination of each group includes
*a short history of the sect or new religion
*an explanation of the group’s major doctrines
*the Christian apologetic responseThis informative guide includes a list of “Apologetic Power Points,” which provides readers with a fast-paced summary of the foundational truths of biblical Christianity.
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Another Gospel : Cults Alternative Religions And The New Age Movement
$24.99Add to cartCrystals, shamans, guided imagery, healing meditation_why have these New Age ideas been so eagerly accepted by so many North Americans? Why were Mormonism, Christian Science, and Baha’i so warmly welcomed earlier? Another Gospel explains how these and other alternative religious movements appear to meet people’s needs. This fascinating, highly readable book provides a comprehensive survey of all the major alternative religions in the United States. It features interviews with key cult members and scholars, and it takes you inside such places as the Christian Science Headquarters in Boston, the Hare Krishna Golden Temple in West Virginia, and other cult centers. Another Gospel includes: *In-depth coverage of twelve foremost religions, including Jehovah’s Witnesses, Unity, The Way International, Scientology, and more *An extensive chapter on the New Age Movement *Appendices with summaries of lesser-known groups, doctrinal statements of the groups, and a brief survey of Christian orthodoxy *Biographies of the founders and key members of each movement *Insights into the worldwide evangelistic outreach of each group *A look at heresies and unorthodox movements of past centuries
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Fast Facts On The Masonic Lodge
$12.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
“Many members of the Masonic Lodge say they are also Christians. But are Masonry and Christianity truly compatible? Using their concise question-and-answer style, noted researchers John Ankerberg and John Weldon look at the basics of the issue, clarifying “
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Deceptive Seduction
$24.99Add to cart“The devil made me do it!” Although we have all heard someone make this statement at least once in our lives, it still carries a very real truth. Have you ever ventured into the teachings of the New Age Movement? Have you ever dabbled in the adventure of occult practices? Have you ever visited a psychic? Are you seeking answers to spiritual questions, or running from the concept of God because of spiritual confusion? Or maybe you are just one of those people who are fascinated by anything having to do with the supernatural? How could a young woman go from merely talking to a psychic in 1984, to finding herself being ordered to murder an innocent woman and her unborn child a few short years later? Read her story in this book, Deceptive Seduction, and then you choose who will be the Master you follow in your own life.
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Seductions Exposed : The Spiritual Dynamics Of Relationships
$15.99Add to cartIf you’ve ever ended a relationship you knew wasn’t God will for your life, but you can’t seem to stop thinking about that person…If your behavior is being influenced in a negative way by people you come in contact with…If you’re cursing yourself through forbidden statues, jewelry, and practices…It’s time for you to break free from the ties on your soul. Dr. Gray Greenwald will explain how the transference of spirits and soul ties can create dominion over your life. Learn how to defeat the deceiving spirits that control many of the things you come in contact with every day.
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Fast Facts On Mormonism
$10.99Add to cartHarvest House Print On Demand Title
Respected authors John Ankerberg and John Weldon know just the questions readers are asking about Mormonism, and they provide brief, incisive answers. Using their unique question-and-answer style, Ankerberg and Weldon look candidly at Mormon teachings that are clearly incompatible with orthodox Christianity, asking such questions as: was God ever a man?; were Jesus and Lucifer brothers?; is Scripture still being written?; are we saved by what we do?; and what about occult contact with spirits? In clarifying the meanings of the terms that Mormons use as well as Mormon views on the Bible, the authors reveal the huge chasm between what Mormons and Christians believe. Perfect for individual study and group discussions, this book is a clear, well-written guide that will help readers comprehend one of the world’s fastest-growing belief systems in light of the clear teaching of the Bible.
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Deliver Us From Evil
$18.00Add to cartOccult influences march freely across the American landscape today. From Pokemon cards and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Marilyn Manson and psychic hotlines, the nation is under siege. Occult beliefs–presented as the path to enlightenment and peace–permeate our society, powerfully influencing our children, our neighbors, our government, and even our churches. Cindy Jacobs reveals the deadly impact of Satan’s dominion over the media and the resulting rise in violence and immorality that plague our society. She then shows how through prayer, spiritual warfare, and activism we can halt the destructive advance of the devil’s kingdom in the land.
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Becoming A Vessel Of Honor
$16.99Add to cartPower over satan Can Be Yours.
This book is written for all those children of God who hunger and thirst after a close personal relationship with Him. It is for those who long to “hear” His voice in their innermost being, who will not be satisfied with anything less than the experience of His presence and glory. It is for those who value such a relationship with our wonderful Creator enough to be willing to pay the price in their own lives to
achieve it-the pain of daily carrying the cross. This book is for those who are willing to strive for holiness in obedience to our beloved master, the Lord Jesus Christ.Subjects include:
The key to spiritual power-personal holiness
The armor of God-how to use it effectively
The sin nature-how to understand it and control it
Defilement of God’s temple-how to avoid it
The Holy Spirit vs. demon guides-knowing the difference
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Am I Being Deceived
$14.99Add to cartGet rid of the shackles that may be holding you back from truly worshipping! Rediscover your First Love and soar to new spiritual heights, as you find freedom-maybe for the first time. The Virklers’ give poignant definition to false religions and capture the essence of true Christianity in their scripturally grounded work, Am I Being Deceived?. Do you know where the boundaries are? Do you know the distinguishing traits of true Christianity, Phariseeism, and the New Age Movement? You will. Set your borders straight, your vision high, and your passion at full steam ahead.
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Reasoning From The Scriptures With Masons
$17.99Add to cartHarvest House Publishers Print On Demand Title
Did you know that:
*The name of Jesus is removed from Masonic rituals to avoid offending anyone?
*The “secret” name of Masonry’s god specifically includes Jehovah, Baal, and Osiris?
Many people are unaware of the far-reaching impact the Masonic Lodge has today. Ron provides accurate information on the structure and beliefs of Masonry, then carefully contrasts its practices with Scripture.Continuing the easy-to-follow question-and-answer format of the Reasoning from the Scriptures series, this informative guide reveals the occultic symbolism, secret oaths, and hidden rituals that are an integral part of Masonic tradition. Readers will discover honest, fact-based insights on the dangers of this fraternal order and specific suggestions for sharing biblical truth with Masons.
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Prepare For War
$16.99Add to cartIn this spiritual warfare manual, Dr. Brown writes from seven years experience helping deliver many, many people out of hard-core Satanism. In this sequel to Dr. Brown’s best-selling book, He Came To Set The Captives Free, you will learn to: Stand victoriously against Satan, deal with the dangerous New Age teachings, Recognize and deal with Satanic ritualistic abuse of children, minister in the area of deliverance and handle the rarely discussed problems people face after deliverance.
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He Came To Set The Captives Free
$16.99Add to cart1. Enter Rebecca
2. Enter Elaine
3. Entering The Brotherhood
4. Rise To Power
5. Life As A High Priestess
6. The Wedding
7. Discipline Within The Brotherhood
8. The Black Mass And Human Sacrifice
9. Turning Points
10. The Meeting
11. Entering Spiritual Warfare
12. The Battle
13. Doorways
14. The Human Spirit, Standing In The Gap, And The Spirit World
15. Why Should We Fight?
16. How To Fight
17. Destruction Of Christian Churches
18. Demonic Illnesses
19. Straight Talk To Those Who Want To Come Out Of The Occult
20. Definitions
288 PagesAdditional Info
For seventeen years, Elaine served her master, Satan, with total commitment. Then she met Dr. Rebecca Free Brown, who served her master, Jesus Christ, with equal commitment. Elaine, one of the top witches in the U.S., clashed with Dr. Brown, who stood against her alone. In the titanic life-and-death struggle that followed, Dr. Brown nearly lost her life. Elaine, finding a power and love greater than anything Satan could give her, left Satan and totally commited her life to Jesus Christ.This is an honest, in-depth account of Satan’s activities today.
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Twisted Scriptures : Breaking Free From Churches That Abuse
$19.99Add to cart17 Chapters
Additional Info
This book is designed for those who are in “churches that abuse,” to enable them to see what is going on in their lives and thus to free themselves from such situations. It is a very practical book, which outlines, in specific terms, the tactics that cult-type manipulators use to get people into their control. Each of the seventeen chapters ends with a checklist of statements that the reader can check to see if the things that are happening in his or her religious group point to an unhealthy situation. Nearly every week the author receives phone calls or letters from people, thanking her for writing the book and for helping to straighten out their thinking so that they did not get caught up into a cult-type group. This is a practical, down-to-earth book geared to help people escape from the clutches of churches that abuse and manipulate. -
Charts Of Cults Sects And Religious Movements
$26.99Add to cart19 Chapters
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When you want well-organized, essential information on one of the many cults, sects, and movements that dot today’s religious landscape, this collection of charts is invaluable. It gives you both the overview and the details on the most significant groups, starting with facts about history, membership, worship practices, leaders, and publications for a given group. From there, you’ll find the group’s doctrinal position presented in its own words, together with the orthodox view for comparison. GROUPS COVERED INCLUDE Alamo Christian Ministries, Association for Research and Enlightenment, Christadelphians, Christian Identity Movement, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church Universal and Triumphant, A Course in Miracles, Eckankar, The Family/Children of God, Freemasonry, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mind Science groups, New Age Movement, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, Rosicrucianism, Unification Church, United Pentecostal Church, Urantia Foundation, and The Way International. -
What The Cults Believe (Expanded)
$16.99Add to cart1. Mormonism
2. Jehovah’s Witnesses
3. Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church
4. Herbert W Armstrong’s Worldwide Church Of God
5. The Way International
6. Some Hinduism-Based Movements:
7. The New Age Movement
8. Scientology
9. Christian Science
10. SpiritualismAdditional Info
What The Cults BelieveYou see them at airports and at shopping centers. They knock on your doors or enter your house via radio. They are called Moonies, Mormons, Scientists, and Mediators.
Who are these people who claim to be people of God? Exactly what do they believe? How can you tell if they are members of cults?
And what about the New Age? Although it is not a cult, why do so many thousands of people cling to a movement with no organization, no founder, no absolutes, no statement of beliefs, no good or evil, no God, and no “reality?” Where did the New Age originate?
Irvine Robertson has done extensive research into the New Age as well as into cults such as Hare Krishna, the Unification Church of Sun Myung Moon, TM, and more. He explains simply and clearly what each group believes and where each deviates from biblical teaching.
Don’t be fooled. Know the signs of the cults, and be prepared to offer a positive yet loving offensive to meet their false doctrines. What the Cults Believe will prepare you to answer cultist claims with the truth of the Word of God.
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Scripture Twisting : 20 Ways The Cults Misread The Bible
$22.99Add to cartScripture Twisting: 20 Ways the Cults Misread the Bible – How often have you encountered some bizarre doctrine only to be stunned to hear a Bible verse quoted to support it? With new religious cults springing up almost daily and old ones growing rapidly, this is more and more common. How are they seemingly able to twist Scripture to mean something orthodox Christians have never believed it to mean in 2000 years? James Sire has isolated twenty separate kinds of reading errors which are characteristically made by cultists as they interpret the Bible. He covers the full range from simple misquotation to complex argumentation which links one slightly eccentric interpretation to another, mixes in a few orthodox readings and ends with a conclusion totally foreign to the biblical world view. Sire also handles twisted trans- lation, overspecification, virtue by association, ignoring the context and others. A book to help us all become better readers of the Scriptures. Dr. James W. Sire , formerly associate professor of English at Northern Illinois University, is senior editor of InterVarsity Press and a frequent guest lecturer at colleges and universities. He is also the author of “Shirley MacLaine and the New Age Movement”, “How to Read Slowly”, and “Scripture Twisting”.
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Larsons Book Of Spiritual Warfare
$15.99Add to cartLarson’s Book of Spiritual Warfare is a window into a world many Christians have no idea exists. An expert on the occult, cults and supernatural phenomena, Bob Larson provides a comprehensive guide to the motivating factors of much of the deviant behavior occuring in society today.
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Templar Revelation : Secret Guardians Of The True Identity Of Christ
$25.99Add to cartTHE MOST CLOSELY GUARDED SECRET OF THE WESTERN WORLD IS ABOUT TO BE REVEALED — AND YOU WILL NEVER SEE CHRISTIANITY IN THE SAME LIGHT AGAIN.
In a remarkable achievement of historical detective work that is destined to become a classic, authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince delve into the mysterious world of the Freemasons, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and the occult to discover the truth behind an underground religion with roots in the first century that survives even today. Chronicling their fascinating quest for truth through time and space, the authors reveal an astonishing new view of the real motives and character of the founder of Christianity, as well as the actual historical — and revelatory — roles of John the Baptist and Mary Magdalene. Painstakingly researched and thoroughly documented, The Templar Revelation presents a secret history, preserved through the centuries but encoded in works of art and even in the great Gothic cathedrals of Europe, whose final chapter could shatter the foundation of the Christian Church.
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Gods Godesses And Images Of God
$49.00Add to cartA fascinating look at the religious life of ancient Israel and Canaan. Advancing the study of Hebrew culture, this lavishly illustrated, meticulously researched volume draws on iconographic evidence from 1750 B.C.E. to 333 B.C.E. to reconstruct the political and religious influence of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon on the development of Yahweh worship.
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Buddhism : Biddhism Taoism And Other Far Eastern Religions
$18.99Add to cartIn the second half of the twentieth century, the failure of Enlightenment rationalism and the spiritual bankruptcy of Western materialism have opened the door for Eastern religions, especially the nontheistic religions that promise enlightenment and peace of mind. Any major bookstore today has copies of the I Ching, the Tao Te Ching, and books on Taoism, Zen, and other forms of Buddhism. This volume and the volume on Hinduism in this series together present a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views, and their impact on contemporary North America. This book includes – A concise introduction to Eastern religions – An overview of the movement’s theology — in their own words – A biblical response – Tips for witnessing effectively – A bibliography with sources for further study – A chart comparing the groups’ beliefs with biblical Christianity – A glossary.
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Unitarian Universalism
$16.99Add to cart1. IIntroduction
2. Theology
3. Witnessing Tips
4. Selected Bibliography
5. Parallel Comparison Chart
96 PagesAdditional Info
Although the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is not the largest or best-known religious group in America, its belief system pervades our society-especially in politics and on college campuses across the country. Unitarian Universalism is a “politically correct” faith, in which truth is relative; “tolerance” of “alternative lifestyles” and beliefs-including homosexuality, radical feminism, and abortion on demand–is the highest virtue; reason, conscience, and experience are the guides to truth; and the Bible is a myth and Jesus Christ but one of many inspirational (but fallible) teachers. This guide explores and refutes the beliefs and attitudes of what is the most highly educated of all religious groups in North America (49.5% are college graduates). Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because you may not have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential and reliable information and insights. See inside front pages for a complete listing of all the tides in this series. This book includes A concise introduction to the group or topic. -
Goddess Worship Witchcraft And Neopaganism
$16.99Add to cartThe twentieth century has seen a remarkable revival of “the Old Religion,” as adherents of New-paganism call the native religious traditions of Europe and tribal traditions from North America that predated Christianity. Many neo-pagan groups identify with Celtic (Druidic), Egyptian, Native American, Norse, or Roman traditions; others with modern science-fiction motifs; and still others with witchcraft. Neo-paganism is occultic in nature. A central figure in much of Neo-paganism is the Mother Goddess, who has been introduced and worshiped among certain feminists even in some mainline Protestant churches. Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: – A concise introduction to the group – An overview of the group’s theology — in its own words – Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group – A bibliography with sources for further study – A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group — The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood. This is an age when countless groups and movements, new and old, mark the religious landscape in our culture. As a result, many people are confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series provides essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group’s theology – in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study.
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Jesus Only Churches
$16.99Add to cartUnlike Jehovah’s Witnesses, who deny the Trinity by demoting Jesus to a mere man, the “Jesus Only” churches deny the Trinity by claiming that there is only one God, and that Jesus is the Father and the Holy Spirit. “Jesus Only” churches not only require baptism for salvation, but also stipulate that it must be baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ only, and not in the name of the Father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Thus, these churches distort the gospel and the historic, orthodox understanding of Jesus. Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because you may not have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential and reliable information and insights for their spiritual journeys. The second wave of books in this series addresses a broad range of spiritual beliefs, from non-Trinitarian Christian sects to witchcraft and neo-paganism to classic non-Christian religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group’s theology – in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with “menu bar” running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help readers to discern truth from falsehood.
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Astrology And Psychic Phenomena
$16.99Add to cart1. Introduction
2. The Bible And Psychic Powers
3. Spiritualism
4. Parapsychology And Psychics
5. Fortune-Telling
6. Witnessing Tips
7. Selected Bibliography
85 PagesAdditional Info
Astrology, Tarot cards, Ouija boards, spiritism, psychic healing, palm reading, and old-fashioned fortune telling (now called psychic consulting)-all these are popular in America today. Psychic hotlines are heavily represented on television, with testimonials to their amazing ability to give people accurate details about their past and predictions about their future.Are psychics indeed gifted with supernatural powers? Andre Kole and Terry Holley show convincingly how the success of these and other paranormal phenomena depends on deceit and sleight of hand rather than on genuine supernatural powers.
Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because you may not have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential and reliable information and insights.
This book includes:
*A concise introduction to the topics
*An overview of spiritualism, parapsychology, psychics, and psychic powers
*A biblical response to each group
*Tips for witnessing effectively
*A bibliography with sources for further study.
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Truth And Error
$16.99Add to cart1. Jehovah’s Witnesses
2. Mormonism
3. Unitarian Universalism
4. “Jesus Only” Churches
5. Unification Church
6. Masonic Lodge
7. Mind Sciences
8. New Age Movement
9. Goddess Worship, Witchcraft And Neo-Paganism
10. Hinduism, TM And Hare Krishna
11. Buddhism, Taoism, And Other Far Eastern Religions
12. Satanism
13. Astrology And Psychic Phenomena
14. Unmasking The Cults
95 PagesAdditional Info
This book is not only an introduction to the entire Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements series, but also a quick-reference guide to the groups and movements discussed in the series. Truth and Error brings together in one volume the charts from the various guides that show how the groups and movements differ theologically from historic orthodox Christianity. Each chart is introduced by the general editor, Alan Gomes. The books in the series that do not have comparison charts are introduced and summarized.Each book in the series includes:
*A concise introduction to the group or topic
*An overview of the groups’ or movements’ theology–in their own words
*A biblical response
*Tips for witnessing effectively
*A bibliography with sources for further studyMost books also include a comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group. The charts from these books are reproduced in Truth & Error.
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Hinduism TM And Hare Krishna
$16.99Add to cartIn the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement, became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychological well-being — especially after being endorsed by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Its influence waned, ironically, after the courts decided that TM was a religion rather than a form of therapy, as TM had claimed. But its popularity helped open the doors to a wider acceptance of Eastern philosophy and religions in mainstream America. Another Americanized form of Hinduism is Hare Krishna. This volume and the volume on Buddhism in this series together present a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views, and their impact on contemporary North America. Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group’s theology – in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with “menu bar” running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text.
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Compact Guide To World Religions (Reprinted)
$16.00Add to cartWorld Religions Overview
Animism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism And The Jewish People
Marxism
New Age Movement
Secularism
Shinto
Taoism
Is Jesus The Only Way To God?
How Can We Know The Bible Is The Word Of God?Additional Info
A generation ago almost everyone a Christian encountered went to church-or at least knew he or she should. Today, with the world at America’s doorstep, evangelical Christians more than ever need to understand their neighbors and their changing beliefs. The Compact Guide to World Religions is a complete, easy-to-use handbook of the origins, basic beliefs, and evangelistic challenges and opportunities of the world’s major religions in clear, easy-to-use chapters and charts. -
Masonic Lodge
$18.99Add to cart1. Introduction
2. Theology
3. Witnessing Tips
4. Selected Bibliography
5. Parallel Comparison Chart
71 PagesAdditional Info
Many make the mistake of thinking because a thing is common, it is probably harmless. Masonic Temples are everywhere. Are the Masons just another “service organization”? Though their rites are secret, Masons assure outsiders that their practices are totally compatible with Christianity. But there is an injunction to each Mason to practice “his particular religious creed, that revelation of the Deity which is recognized by his religion.” What really goes on behind the Temple door? Here is a discerning, detailed response.Why this series?
This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys.Each book has five sections:
*A concise introduction to the group
*An overview of the group’s theology-in its own words
*Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group
*A bibliography with sources for further study
*A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the groupThe writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.
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Unification Church
$16.99Add to cartThe Unification Church and its founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon, have been in the center of controversy because of their recruiting practices, their financial holdings, and their authoritarian style–including arranged, mass marriages. Most controversial in terms of its teachings in Dr. Moon’s claim to be a new Messiah who will finish what Jesus left “undone.” Is he the Messiah, and is his Diving Principle the third testament of the Bible? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group’s theology – in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with “menu bar” running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text.
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Mind Sciences : Christian Science Religious Science Unity School Of Christi
$16.99Add to cartIs evil a state of mind that can be changed? Is there a latent divinity in us all? Is there a personal God? The answers to these questions given by the mind sciences: groups such as Christian Science, Religious Science, and the Unity School of Christianity are not the same ones given by orthodox Christianity. Moreover, these mind sciences appeal to many people who seek cures to illness that conventional medicine and Christianity do not offer. Can we put our trust in them? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. Each book has five sections: – A concise introduction to the group – An overview of the group’s theology in its own words – Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group – A bibliography with sources for further study – A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group — The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help us discern religious truth from falsehood.