Talking with Demons 5 - The Names of God

It is likely that when Satan appeared to Eve in the Garden of Eden, it was in full serpentine brilliance.
It has been his method to appear an an "angel of light" in order to deceive, and throughout time, movements which were characterised by light or illumination, have had Luciferic ideology at their core.

Ancient cultures are believed to have been enlightened by extraterrestrial beings, but there is little mention of the barbarism that accompanied such advanced civilisations. The sheer horror of Baal worship for example, or the rivers of blood required in sacrifice to the gods the ancient Egyptians

Despite the nature of the gentile nations which surrounded Israel, some of the aspects of pagan culture were assimilated into Jewish life, particularly during the Egyptian and later, Babylonian captivity, and Gnostic thought has at times run parallel to orthodox Judaism and even gained prominence, even though there seemed a clear pattern of Gods judgement that followed their forays into such practices.

Merkabah mysticism was the early form of Kabbalah and writings known as Hekelot tracts, described the passage of the mystic through a series of chambers, each step involving increasingly complex rituals in order to bridge the gulf between man and god.
Note that this model of mystical endeavour would become the standard for later forms of magic, including freemasonry.
It is hard to overestimate the impact of Jewish mysticism on modern occult practices.

As in the case of all magic, kabbalah involves connection with unseen spiritual agents, or demons. However kabbalists use a complex system of numerology called gematria to manipulate texts in order to establish one of the "72 Names of God".
Invoking the "Names of God", was the method in which, legend has it, the Golem of Prague was created.
It is also said in kabbalistic lore, that it was possible to create living animals from inanimate matter.
If that sounds unlikely, consider how we are able to create animals in laboratories today.

So is there a link between ancient gnostic practices and modern science?

The economist, John Maynard Keynes, was fascinated by the life of Isaac Newton, and purchased one of his personal trunks containing thousands of previously unseen works.
In the address entitled, "Newton the Man", which he wrote for the tercentenary celebration of Newtons birth at the Royal Society, Keynes related some of Newtons occult exploits including Kabbalah and alchemy.

Possibly the most revealing of Keyne's observations was that:

Newton was not the first of the age of reason. He was the last of the magicians, the last of the Babylonians and Sumerians, the last great mind which looked out on the visible and intellectual world with the same eyes as those who began to build our intellectual inheritance rather less than 10,000 years ago.... 

Why do I call him a magician? Because he looked on the whole universe and all that is in it as a riddle, as a secret which could be read by applying pure thought to certain evidence, certain mystic clues which God had laid about the world to allow a sort of philosopher's treasure hunt to the esoteric brotherhood. He believed that these clues were to be found partly in the evidence of the heavens and in the constitution of elements (and that is what gives the false suggestion of his being an experimental natural philosopher), but also partly in certain papers and traditions handed down by the brethren in an unbroken chain back to the original cryptic revelation in Babylonia. He regarded the universe as a cryptogram set by the Almighty - just as he himself wrapt the discovery of the calculus in a cryptogram when he communicated with Leibniz. By pure thought, by concentration of mind, the riddle, he believed, would be revealed to the initiate.

The Royal Society began life as the Invisible College, and was made up exclusively of esotericists. One of its most notable achievements was to popularise the Gnostic myth of Darwinism, thus leading half the world into the biggest act of folly in the whole of history, denying the existence of a creator.
Like it or not, the evidence paints a clear picture, regardless of what popular opinion says on the legitimacy of science.

The point is that, although we hope that knowledge offers the key to transcendence., in reality, it is a "set up". The secrets offered in the kabbalistic tree of life are irrelevant to life when we really understand that our true purpose, is not to know creation, but to know the creator.

Talking with Demons 4 - The Sons of God

The Hebrew term, "Benei Elohim" (Sons of God) is used in parts of the Holy Bible to refer to Angels. Most controversial, is where that meaning is applied to Genesis 6 where the implication is that angels procreated with humans to produce half human, "Nephilim" offspring.

This post is not about that subject, but rather, the possibility that the different nations that were created by God, following the failed attempt at humanity's unification, as signified by the Tower of Babel, were "given over" to be ruled by the "Benei Elohim", Angels of God.

The Tower of Babel incident is significant because it marks a point in time where God's administration over the affairs of mankind, fundamentally change. God stands back from direct ruler ship and appoints instead, spiritual rulers over each of the nations. It is of key importance however, that God chose a nation unto himself in the people of Israel, and that they would remain His possession, eventually transforming into a spiritual nation through Jesus Christ.

The "El" prefix in Elohim usually denotes divine status and the spiritual rulers of the gentiles nations were certainly regarded as "gods" however, their supposed "divinity" was most likely a consequence of  being in the presence of God rather than actually being gods. The Greek word "Kosmokrator" meaning "ruler of the world", is used to describe these celestial god like beings.
The reference to "powers" and "authorities" in Ephesians 6 is based on the common translation  of "kosmokrators" and the apostles appeared to be entirely familiar with this world view.

The concept of angels as "mini gods" is also supported in the apparently confusing reference in the Psalms to, "God among gods". This seeming contradiction in the central texts of Judaism, a monotheistic faith, could explain why there is less of a clear understanding of these matters today. The concept of pantheism would be disadvantageous to a national identity which was proud of it's title of "Gods chosen".

Created they may be, but short of power they were not so it is understandable that the kosmokrators where worshipped as gods especially as they would do little to dissuade mankind from this view, considering that this is generally regarded as Lucifer's main aim.
Mythology tends to loosely correlate with this biblical view of events around the time of the Tower of Babel but the stories vary to some extent, some claiming that God died, or was murdered, others, that He was overthrown by usurper gods.
The ancient myths also account for man-gods which would support the Nephilim theory and also account for the practice of ancestral spirit worship which followed.

Talking with Demons 3 - The Ascended Masters

Alice A Bailey wrote 24 books under the telepathic direction of a spirit guide called Djwal Khul. These books contain details of mankinds spiritual evolution. The journey of our cosmic consciousness.
Djawal Khul (DK) is supposed to be an Ascended Master, a member of the "Spiritual Hierachy" and "Master of Ancient Wisdom". His esoteric teachings form the foundational spiritual principals of the United Nations by means of the Lucis Trust, the United Nation's printers, who also published Alice Bailey's writings.
If there is any doubt that the world is in the grip of an occult conspiracy, here is the proof. The Lucis Trust was formerly known as the Lucifer Publishing Co. I find this incredible myself.

There is no mention in The Bible, of Ascended  Masters, and where there is reference to a spiritual hierarchy, it is described as, principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world or spiritual wickedness in high places.
The so called Masters of Ancient wisdom are therefor no more than a constituent part of the kingdom of Satan. Spiritual beings whose only end is to further the separation between  mankind and his creator, God.

Since this is the case, it is natural that the automatic writings of Bailey, should hold the God of the Bible in disdain, and the movement that is founded on the precepts of Theosophy, should find a means to supplant the spiritual laws of God, those laws that have the purpose of enabling mankind to live according to his potential in God, with a counterfeit moral and ethical code, having the appearance of goodness but subtly introducing greater and greater measures of wickedness, and encouraging man to willful abandon of his God given conscience.

There is no sacred text of Lucifarianism, but the Humanist Manifesto probably best encapsulates its principals.

Do not think that Lucifarianism is a religious of goats, pentacles, and goblets dripping with blood, as many perceive Satanism to be. Lucifer is seen to represent the cognitive powers of man, the embodiment of science and reason. This  belief has been seen through the ages, from the early Gnostics and the ancient  mystery schools of the Middle East, to the European Enlightenment where Luciferic doctrine became incorporated into mainstream thought.

There is a modern day recipient of the teachings of DK. I do not know, nor do I care, if there is any truth in this, or if the message is considered to be authentic as in the case of Alice Bailey. The reports of secret doctrine being received through this medium are widespread. 
In 1975, Psychologist, Dr Helen Schucman published the 3 volume book, “A course in miracles”(ACIM) It was the result of 7 years of channelled messages by a spirit guide who called himself Jesus.
This "Jesus" unsurprisingly preached a message, more in keeping with Humanism, than with the Bible. 
Yet again more recently, there is another author, Sarah Young, who claims to be receiving messages from Jesus and has written a bestseller entitled "Jesus Calling". Again completely unbiblical,  and utter nonsense.

Talking with Demons 2. The Issue of Ground

"Through lack of knowledge, the majority of even the most spiritual people, do not carry out a full and perpetual war upon this army of wicked spirits; and many are shrinking from the subject, and the call to war against them" Jesse Penne Lewis (War on the Saints)

Jesse Penne Lewis is generally regarded by charismatics as responsible for bringing an end to the Welsh revival of 1904. She was close to Evan Roberts during the revival and also after the breakdown from which he never fully recovered. Yet from reading "War on the saints", it is clear to me that her fight was against an onslaught of deceiving spirits that descended upon the Church at a time when people were unwittingly receptive to any, and all, supernatural forces rather than just the Holy Spirit.

"War on the Saints" describes a "confederacy of satanic spirits" and the conditions which, when fulfilled, they are able to manifest their power.
It is a remarkably "up front" account of Satan's mode of operation and therefore in my opinion, one of the most important books of the last century. 
In fact, many of those charismatics who believe that the Holy Spirit causes people to bark like dogs, or roll around under the pews hissing like snakes, should take serious note of it.

Her insights into the working of demonic spirits in human affairs are profound. For example, she identifies how evil spirits are able to disguise themselves as part of a persons personality, or how the use of mediums to predict the future, allows spirits to manipulate the circumstances of a persons life so that the "foretold" event, comes to pass.

One of the primary messages that Jesse Penne Lewis expounds upon, is the issue of "grounds", the legal rights which we give to demonic forces to enter our lives, either in part, or to an extreme degree.

The circumstances whereby we allow "grounds" for demonic activity in our lives are varied. Volitional sin is arguably a primary factor, as is involvement in the occult. Being a good person, or even going to Church, does not offer a reliable safeguard.
It is through knowledge of the working of the true Holy Spirit, which will ALWAYS reaffirm the message of the scriptures, that we can begin to stand against the wiles of Satan.

The means by which we are to resist, and furthermore, to strike back against the enemy are described as the "Armour of God". Truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the spreading of the gospel are our defence, and the "Sword of the Spirit", which is the word of God, is our weapon, and mighty it is to cut through the darkness. That is why it is essential that we are familiar with the scriptures. 

Talking with Demons

Demon-   an evil spirit or devil, especially one thought to possess a person or act as a tormentor in hell

I am sick and tired of being tormented by these things so I thought it was about time to torment them a little.

You see, I am involved in a fight I did not ask for. I am by default (as a Christian), charged with the business of dealing with demons yet I find that most of those who claim the same beliefs as me, are either ignorant of"Spiritual warfare" or find, for a variety of reasons, that they are really not equipped to "Fight the good fight". They tend towards a superficial kind of faith that does not disturb the status quo.
What I have discovered, is that neither ignorance, or passivity, have any effect when it comes to sorting out the problems caused by demons either in our own lives, or in the lives of others.

It is necessary to extend awareness of the existence of these malevolent, inter-dimentional entities because they are ALWAYS out for destruction. They are the scorpions of the frog and scorpion fable and they will ALWAYS sting you because it is their nature.

I find it highly ironic that our society has all but rejected the idea of supernatural occurrences, instead, demonic manifestations are regarded as psychopathic tendencies, yet the fathers of modern psychiatry were adept in occultism. Jung in particular was born into a line of highly proficient mediums and himself, channeled spirits from an early age.

To see the link from occultism to demonic manifestations, some biblical knowledge is required so I recommend getting hold of a bible to become acquainted with basic spiritual principals.
The key to the matter is that, as a believer in Jesus Christ, you hold considerable power and authority.

In the gospels, Jesus commanded demons to leave people. He gave his disciples authority to cast out demons as well. That is truly good news isn't it?
In the Book of Revelation (12:11) We read that the Devil is defeated by the "Blood of the Lamb" That is because the curse of sin over us is broken. the slate is wiped clean and Satan and the demons have no legal right to our lives. The other requirement for victory is that we do not love our lives, even unto death. In other words, like in the gospels, we give everything we own to purchase that field which contains the hidden treasure of the Kingdom of Heaven.

When the disciples rejoiced that the demons were subject to them in His name, Jesus warned them to rejoice only that they were headed for The Kingdom of God.
The power to cast out demons does not automatically confer citizenship of heaven.

Emmanuel TV, which is the broadcasting arm of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has published dozens of you tube videos portraying people being delivered from evil spirits.Of course these exorcisms could be staged for the camera, with actors playing the roles of the tormented victim, but I suspect that we are seeing  real life encounters with unclean spirits. I say this because I have personally witnessed events such as these and there was no trickery. The demon possessed in the clips, exhibit exactly the same behavior.
The issues to be considered here are whether or not these poor people were truly delivered. What became of them in the weeks and months after the service had finished?
In the case of  the founder of SCOAN, TB Joshua, do his beliefs really align with true bible teaching? Reports state that TB Joshua maintains that some of those he ministers to are in fact, half man, half fish, indicating that although he invokes the power of Jesus name, he may be actually still operating under traditional Nigerian shamanism
Whatever the spiritual alignment of TB Joshua, this goes to strengthen my point that demons are subject to the name of Jesus, but that in itself is no indication of the spiritual well being of the minister involved in the casting out process.

It is clear in the Bible that, even though they healed the sick and cast out demons in His name, Jesus rejected a group of unfaithful followers, declaring that, "Not everybody who says "Lord Lord", will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but those who do the will of the Father".

In any case, for successful deliverance from demonic possession, deliverance counselling is an absolute minimum requirement, as often, a persons lifestyle has opened doors to demonic activity.
When specific areas of a persons life are examined in the light of the Holy Scripture, the doors that allowed the entry to demonic spirits, can be closed. This involves repentance and renunciation of sin, and as forgiveness is received through the precious Blood of Christ, allows the healing and regenerative work of the Holy Spirit to begin.

In-discipline

Anyone remember this?

From one of the best albums by UK prog rock outfit King Crimson, "Discipline" 1981

King Crimson have reformed don't you know? They are due to begin performances in 2014

By the way, "it" is a.........Nah you'll have to find out for yourself.

Have You Met The Poor?

Great stuff