Before he was Satan, meaning “adversary,” Lucifer was a high-ranking angel, known as the “shining one.” As an anointed cherub, he served near God’s throne, perfect in wisdom and beauty (Ezekiel 28). But pride corrupted him. He sought to exalt himself above God, leading a rebellion and convincing a third of the angels to join him (Isaiah 14). Cast down from heaven (Revelation 12), he…
Story Tag: Satan
Have the Ancient Gods Returned? – Darris McNeely ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Satan, Miscellaneous Topics
Recent events, such as pagan occultism on display at major ceremonies and the alarming societal changes highlighted by social observers like Naomi Wolf, reflect the absence of God. Notably, events like the Grammy Awards and the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony showcase overt displays of satanic imagery, signaling a disturbing trend. Jonathan Cahn’s book, “The Return of the Gods,” suggests that ancient deities like Baal and…
Halloween: Treat, or Trick? – Richard A. Wilson tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in Halloween
There is a Gaelic tradition that says, at Samhain, the doors to the underworld open— allowing dead souls and harmful spirits to enter our world. Modern Halloween costumes originated as an attempt to mask one’s identity as protection from those harmful spirits. This tradition melded with the practice of “souling”. This was a practice where children and the poor would go house to house offering…
When Demons Are Real! – Steve Myers ucg.org
Marshall Stiver
4 years ago in Spirit Beings
Many believe that Jesus is truly the Son of God as revealed in the bible. But the bible also reveals that Satan and his demons are real too. They are the enemy of Christ and of all humanity. Their goal is to undermine and destroy the faith of the godly who seek to follow and apply God’s truth in their lives and to further darken…
The Gospel in the Old Testament – Matt King thefatherscall.org
Brian Orchard
4 years ago in Gospel Message
The gospel message is found throughout the Old Testament. Christ’s role as Redeemer and Savior is at its heart, along with the major themes of restoration and reconciliation. The gospel connects the Old and New Testaments. We know that at some point in the past, the whole creation existed in a state of peace and harmony. This peace was disrupted by the rebellion of the…