Author: Dr. S. R. Campos
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480941093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illness By: Dr. S. R. Campos With The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illnesses, Dr. S. R. Campos delves into the complicated message of the Christian gospels. He disputes the widespread consensus among leaders of the Church. There is, he argues, a real and urgent pastoral responsibility to address demonic possession and oppression in the world. Recent advancements in medicine have found materialist causes for conditions which for centuries of church history were taken to be instances of possession. Epilepsy and schizophrenia are real conditions, and it is important that those inflicted are treated medically. Yet Dr. Campos asserts that demonic influence is also real. Christian believers who don’t wish to pick and choose from the Bible according to their convenience must wrestle with the testimony of the gospels—several of Jesus’ miracles involved the casting out of demons. Dr. Campos draws on his years of experience in deliverance ministry, to show the reader the differences between medical illness and possession. He does so in order to establish a precedent for ministering which is respectful of medical science, but which doesn’t turn its face from the true spiritual presence of evil in the world.
The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illnesses
Author: Dr. S. R. Campos
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480941093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illness By: Dr. S. R. Campos With The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illnesses, Dr. S. R. Campos delves into the complicated message of the Christian gospels. He disputes the widespread consensus among leaders of the Church. There is, he argues, a real and urgent pastoral responsibility to address demonic possession and oppression in the world. Recent advancements in medicine have found materialist causes for conditions which for centuries of church history were taken to be instances of possession. Epilepsy and schizophrenia are real conditions, and it is important that those inflicted are treated medically. Yet Dr. Campos asserts that demonic influence is also real. Christian believers who don’t wish to pick and choose from the Bible according to their convenience must wrestle with the testimony of the gospels—several of Jesus’ miracles involved the casting out of demons. Dr. Campos draws on his years of experience in deliverance ministry, to show the reader the differences between medical illness and possession. He does so in order to establish a precedent for ministering which is respectful of medical science, but which doesn’t turn its face from the true spiritual presence of evil in the world.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1480941093
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illness By: Dr. S. R. Campos With The Fine Line Between Demonic Influence and Illnesses, Dr. S. R. Campos delves into the complicated message of the Christian gospels. He disputes the widespread consensus among leaders of the Church. There is, he argues, a real and urgent pastoral responsibility to address demonic possession and oppression in the world. Recent advancements in medicine have found materialist causes for conditions which for centuries of church history were taken to be instances of possession. Epilepsy and schizophrenia are real conditions, and it is important that those inflicted are treated medically. Yet Dr. Campos asserts that demonic influence is also real. Christian believers who don’t wish to pick and choose from the Bible according to their convenience must wrestle with the testimony of the gospels—several of Jesus’ miracles involved the casting out of demons. Dr. Campos draws on his years of experience in deliverance ministry, to show the reader the differences between medical illness and possession. He does so in order to establish a precedent for ministering which is respectful of medical science, but which doesn’t turn its face from the true spiritual presence of evil in the world.
Demons and Depression, Mental Illness and Possession
Author: A. Poskitt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781976018442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
A book of supreme importance to any sufferer of mental illness: Can mental illness have a spiritual cause? Do spirits have the power to control our moods and thinking?Having experienced a terrifying bout of depressive psychosis in his teens after a 'bad trip' on LSD, the author sets out a compelling case that his mental illness derived from the demonic realm.What you ought to know about mental illness: The author eloquently describes the abstract weirdness of his psychosis; its sudden onset and the temptation to suicide as well as the miraculous release from its horror prompted by a chance meeting in a local bar.Freed from the crushing agony of depression from what he believes was divine intervention, Mr Poskitt describes what it feels like to lose one's mind - and the joy of regaining it - providing evidence for a demonic cause as well as a spiritual cure for mental illness. This book is written for those of you who are open to the very real possibility that some types of mental illness are more than conditions with purely biological causes and that there exists a fine line between the psychiatric and the paranormal. Mental illness sufferers can receive this priceless gift but few discover it: Funny, frightening, challenging, hopeful and unapologetically un-PC; if you or a loved one is enduring the misery of mental illness it's time you understood your plight is not unique and that a door can be shut permanently on 'insanity' without the long-term use of drugs and medications. Get the power to tackle your mental illness one page at a time:Based on his own experience the author provides a self-help list of life enhancing choices you can make to restore mental health and happiness.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781976018442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
A book of supreme importance to any sufferer of mental illness: Can mental illness have a spiritual cause? Do spirits have the power to control our moods and thinking?Having experienced a terrifying bout of depressive psychosis in his teens after a 'bad trip' on LSD, the author sets out a compelling case that his mental illness derived from the demonic realm.What you ought to know about mental illness: The author eloquently describes the abstract weirdness of his psychosis; its sudden onset and the temptation to suicide as well as the miraculous release from its horror prompted by a chance meeting in a local bar.Freed from the crushing agony of depression from what he believes was divine intervention, Mr Poskitt describes what it feels like to lose one's mind - and the joy of regaining it - providing evidence for a demonic cause as well as a spiritual cure for mental illness. This book is written for those of you who are open to the very real possibility that some types of mental illness are more than conditions with purely biological causes and that there exists a fine line between the psychiatric and the paranormal. Mental illness sufferers can receive this priceless gift but few discover it: Funny, frightening, challenging, hopeful and unapologetically un-PC; if you or a loved one is enduring the misery of mental illness it's time you understood your plight is not unique and that a door can be shut permanently on 'insanity' without the long-term use of drugs and medications. Get the power to tackle your mental illness one page at a time:Based on his own experience the author provides a self-help list of life enhancing choices you can make to restore mental health and happiness.
I Declare War
Author: Deborah W. Nelson
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1615797556
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Dr. Deborah W. Nelson was born in Washington D.C., and resides in the Metropolitan Area. Married for 28 years, and widowed in 1997. The mother of two daughters and four beautiful grand-daughters, that bring much joy to her life, also two biological sisters, Angelica Stamps, Yvette Harlan-Ray and one living brother Robert Harlan. Her "Mother" Marion Harlan has always and continues to be her first and most profound mentor, teacher, and life coach. However her father Robert Harlan was her unsung hero. Retired in 2003 after 30 yrs at AT&T Communications as Communication-Technician. / Special Services. Dr. Nelson Received Jesus Christ into her life as Lord and Savior in 1993.The call to ministry came in 1997 after the death of her husband. Her assignment from the Lord was an audible clarion simply, "GET EQUIPPED". Dr. Nelson began attending National Bible College / Seminary, September of 1997. COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS / ACTIVITIES Founder and President of (IAM'S Inc) International Alliance Ministry of Servants Professor-National Bible College / Seminary Professor-Rhema Bible College Pastor-C.L.U.R.T. Assemblies, Bishop George Bloomer. Durham, N.C. Associate Pastor-Rhema Church of Greater Washington D.C. Apostle Richard L. Archer Affiliate Pastor-Unity Christian Center / Bishop Raymond Horton III Affiliate Pastor-Fruit of the Spirit Baptist Church / Pastor Clarence T ADDITIONAL ECCLESIASTICAL EXPERIENCES Missions Crusades Guyana / Jamaica / Germany/ Brussels, Belgium / Kenya Africa/ Mission / Bishop Dickson and Katherine Ochuto Kenya Africa / Bishop Elisha and Rev. Mary Juma Kenya Africa / Crusade-Missions Apostle Peter Awour Juma THEOLOGICAL TRAINING Doctorate of Ministry... NBC/S 2007- 09, Master of Divinity... June, 2005 Master of Theological Studies... June, 2003, Bachelor of Theology... May, 2001 Associate of Theological Studies ... May, 1999, Ministerial Internship Program... May, 1998
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1615797556
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Dr. Deborah W. Nelson was born in Washington D.C., and resides in the Metropolitan Area. Married for 28 years, and widowed in 1997. The mother of two daughters and four beautiful grand-daughters, that bring much joy to her life, also two biological sisters, Angelica Stamps, Yvette Harlan-Ray and one living brother Robert Harlan. Her "Mother" Marion Harlan has always and continues to be her first and most profound mentor, teacher, and life coach. However her father Robert Harlan was her unsung hero. Retired in 2003 after 30 yrs at AT&T Communications as Communication-Technician. / Special Services. Dr. Nelson Received Jesus Christ into her life as Lord and Savior in 1993.The call to ministry came in 1997 after the death of her husband. Her assignment from the Lord was an audible clarion simply, "GET EQUIPPED". Dr. Nelson began attending National Bible College / Seminary, September of 1997. COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS / ACTIVITIES Founder and President of (IAM'S Inc) International Alliance Ministry of Servants Professor-National Bible College / Seminary Professor-Rhema Bible College Pastor-C.L.U.R.T. Assemblies, Bishop George Bloomer. Durham, N.C. Associate Pastor-Rhema Church of Greater Washington D.C. Apostle Richard L. Archer Affiliate Pastor-Unity Christian Center / Bishop Raymond Horton III Affiliate Pastor-Fruit of the Spirit Baptist Church / Pastor Clarence T ADDITIONAL ECCLESIASTICAL EXPERIENCES Missions Crusades Guyana / Jamaica / Germany/ Brussels, Belgium / Kenya Africa/ Mission / Bishop Dickson and Katherine Ochuto Kenya Africa / Bishop Elisha and Rev. Mary Juma Kenya Africa / Crusade-Missions Apostle Peter Awour Juma THEOLOGICAL TRAINING Doctorate of Ministry... NBC/S 2007- 09, Master of Divinity... June, 2005 Master of Theological Studies... June, 2003, Bachelor of Theology... May, 2001 Associate of Theological Studies ... May, 1999, Ministerial Internship Program... May, 1998
Discerning Spirits
Author: Nancy Mandeville Caciola
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501702173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Trance states, prophesying, convulsions, fasting, and other physical manifestations were often regarded as signs that a person was seized by spirits. In a book that sets out the prehistory of the early modern European witch craze, Nancy Caciola shows how medieval people decided whom to venerate as a saint infused with the spirit of God and whom to avoid as a demoniac possessed of an unclean spirit. This process of discrimination, known as the discernment of spirits, was central to the religious culture of Western Europe between 1200 and 1500.Since the outward manifestations of benign and malign possession were indistinguishable, a highly ambiguous set of bodily features and behaviors were carefully scrutinized by observers. Attempts to make decisions about individuals who exhibited supernatural powers were complicated by the fact that the most intense exemplars of lay spirituality were women, and the "fragile sex" was deemed especially vulnerable to the snares of the devil. Assessments of women's spirit possessions often oscillated between divine and demonic interpretations. Ultimately, although a few late medieval women visionaries achieved the prestige of canonization, many more were accused of possession by demons.Caciola analyzes a broad array of sources from saints' lives to medical treatises, exorcists' manuals to miracle accounts, to find that observers came to rely on the discernment of bodies rather than seeking to distinguish between divine and demonic possession in purely spiritual terms.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501702173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Trance states, prophesying, convulsions, fasting, and other physical manifestations were often regarded as signs that a person was seized by spirits. In a book that sets out the prehistory of the early modern European witch craze, Nancy Caciola shows how medieval people decided whom to venerate as a saint infused with the spirit of God and whom to avoid as a demoniac possessed of an unclean spirit. This process of discrimination, known as the discernment of spirits, was central to the religious culture of Western Europe between 1200 and 1500.Since the outward manifestations of benign and malign possession were indistinguishable, a highly ambiguous set of bodily features and behaviors were carefully scrutinized by observers. Attempts to make decisions about individuals who exhibited supernatural powers were complicated by the fact that the most intense exemplars of lay spirituality were women, and the "fragile sex" was deemed especially vulnerable to the snares of the devil. Assessments of women's spirit possessions often oscillated between divine and demonic interpretations. Ultimately, although a few late medieval women visionaries achieved the prestige of canonization, many more were accused of possession by demons.Caciola analyzes a broad array of sources from saints' lives to medical treatises, exorcists' manuals to miracle accounts, to find that observers came to rely on the discernment of bodies rather than seeking to distinguish between divine and demonic possession in purely spiritual terms.
Matthew
Author: Samson L. Uytanlet
Publisher: Langham Publishing
ISBN: 1783682744
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible. The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be an encouragement to continue preaching God’s kingdom.
Publisher: Langham Publishing
ISBN: 1783682744
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Asia Bible Commentary series empowers Christian believers in Asia to read the Bible from within their respective contexts. Holistic in its approach to the text, each exposition of the biblical books combines exegesis and application. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the Body of Christ in Asia by providing pastoral and contextual exposition of every book of the Bible. The Great Commission is yet to be fulfilled. Asian churches, like Matthew’s original audience, are encountering various challenges as they obey Jesus’ last command in the First Gospel. The promise of the presence of God accompanies Jesus’ command and in Matthew’s narrative God’s presence is seen powerfully in Jesus’ life. Believers today can hold to the same promise, and this promise should be an encouragement to continue preaching God’s kingdom.
The Rise Of A Cherub
Author: Tezi Beach
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1635756057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Hector, a vile man possessed by legions of demons, trembled as he watched the gruesome demonic creature shudder while its body gyrated from the strain of syphoning the soft, delicate internal organs from its prey. The creature lifted its repugnant head and bellowed a ghastly roar as it sucked in one last drop of bloody carnage. Then it carelessly tossed the decimated carcass across the rancid swamp to land on the massive pile of broken bones, petrified skin, and excrement. Terrified but consumed with evil, Hector and his demons, slinked away from the swamp pond and began to devise a wicked plan for the small town of Ocean Breeze where he grew up. Tia Menéndez is an ordinary high school student in Ocean Breeze who suddenly finds her life turned upside down when her friends are missing after a spring break party. At the same time, Tia discovers that she is a cherub-a specialized angel that God has created and blessed with extraordinary powers. With the help of two powerful angels, Azimi and Alcander, Tia is compelled to begin a search to find her friends before something horrible happens to them. As this journey begins, Tia meets two boys: Garrett, a well-balanced Christian on fire for God, and Blaine, who spends his life in a drug-induced stupor. With Garrett and Blaine tugging at Tia's heart, the three unlikely teenagers fight a battle with Hector and his beast, demonic creatures, and angelic beings for domination of their souls.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1635756057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Hector, a vile man possessed by legions of demons, trembled as he watched the gruesome demonic creature shudder while its body gyrated from the strain of syphoning the soft, delicate internal organs from its prey. The creature lifted its repugnant head and bellowed a ghastly roar as it sucked in one last drop of bloody carnage. Then it carelessly tossed the decimated carcass across the rancid swamp to land on the massive pile of broken bones, petrified skin, and excrement. Terrified but consumed with evil, Hector and his demons, slinked away from the swamp pond and began to devise a wicked plan for the small town of Ocean Breeze where he grew up. Tia Menéndez is an ordinary high school student in Ocean Breeze who suddenly finds her life turned upside down when her friends are missing after a spring break party. At the same time, Tia discovers that she is a cherub-a specialized angel that God has created and blessed with extraordinary powers. With the help of two powerful angels, Azimi and Alcander, Tia is compelled to begin a search to find her friends before something horrible happens to them. As this journey begins, Tia meets two boys: Garrett, a well-balanced Christian on fire for God, and Blaine, who spends his life in a drug-induced stupor. With Garrett and Blaine tugging at Tia's heart, the three unlikely teenagers fight a battle with Hector and his beast, demonic creatures, and angelic beings for domination of their souls.
Serial Killers
Author: Adidas Wilson
Publisher: Adidas Wilson
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
In this true crime exploration, Serial Killers - Inside the Minds of Monsters delves into some of the most chilling, complex, and unforgettable criminal cases that have captivated—and haunted—communities across the world. With a blend of meticulous research, empathetic storytelling, and psychological insight, this book goes beyond the headlines to reveal the intricate human stories behind each crime. Each chapter offers a gripping, detailed account of real-life cases, shedding light on the lives impacted, the motivations driving those who cross society’s moral boundaries, and the profound ripple effects on families, communities, and the justice system. As readers journey through these narratives, they’ll encounter questions about morality, justice, and resilience, and gain insight into the psychological forces that drive individuals to commit unspeakable acts. Whether it’s the mystery surrounding an unsolved case, the harrowing tale of a survivor’s resilience, or the relentless pursuit of justice, Serial Killers - Inside the Minds of Monsters invites readers to confront the darkness that lurks at society’s edges—and to emerge with a deeper understanding of the enduring strength of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of Making a Murderer, The Stranger Beside Me, and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this book challenges readers to seek truth, to honor the lives affected, and to remember that even in the darkest stories, there is always a glimmer of humanity.
Publisher: Adidas Wilson
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
In this true crime exploration, Serial Killers - Inside the Minds of Monsters delves into some of the most chilling, complex, and unforgettable criminal cases that have captivated—and haunted—communities across the world. With a blend of meticulous research, empathetic storytelling, and psychological insight, this book goes beyond the headlines to reveal the intricate human stories behind each crime. Each chapter offers a gripping, detailed account of real-life cases, shedding light on the lives impacted, the motivations driving those who cross society’s moral boundaries, and the profound ripple effects on families, communities, and the justice system. As readers journey through these narratives, they’ll encounter questions about morality, justice, and resilience, and gain insight into the psychological forces that drive individuals to commit unspeakable acts. Whether it’s the mystery surrounding an unsolved case, the harrowing tale of a survivor’s resilience, or the relentless pursuit of justice, Serial Killers - Inside the Minds of Monsters invites readers to confront the darkness that lurks at society’s edges—and to emerge with a deeper understanding of the enduring strength of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of Making a Murderer, The Stranger Beside Me, and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this book challenges readers to seek truth, to honor the lives affected, and to remember that even in the darkest stories, there is always a glimmer of humanity.
In Gods We Trust
Author: Scott Atran
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198034059
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
This ambitious, interdisciplinary book seeks to explain the origins of religion using our knowledge of the evolution of cognition. A cognitive anthropologist and psychologist, Scott Atran argues that religion is a by-product of human evolution just as the cognitive intervention, cultural selection, and historical survival of religion is an accommodation of certain existential and moral elements that have evolved in the human condition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198034059
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
This ambitious, interdisciplinary book seeks to explain the origins of religion using our knowledge of the evolution of cognition. A cognitive anthropologist and psychologist, Scott Atran argues that religion is a by-product of human evolution just as the cognitive intervention, cultural selection, and historical survival of religion is an accommodation of certain existential and moral elements that have evolved in the human condition.
Dis/ability in Mark
Author: Lena Michelle Nogossek-Raithel
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111183335
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The gospel of Mark purposefully employs characters with specific and nuanced representations of dis/ability to portray the unique authority, the engaging message, and the mission of the Markan Jesus. Based on hermeneutical insights from Dis/ability Studies, this monograph is a contribution to the research of culturally and historically normalized corporeality in the biblical scriptures. At the core of the investigation are the healing narratives: passages that explicitly deal with a transformation from a described deviant bodily state to a positively valued corporeality. Lena Nogossek-Raithel not only analyzes the terminological and historical descriptions of these physical phenomena but also investigates their narrative function for the gospel text. The author argues that the images of dis/ability employed are far from accidental. Rather, they significantly influence the narrative’s structure and impact, embody its theological claims, and characterize its protagonist Jesus. With this thorough exegetical analysis, Nogossek-Raithel offers a firm historical foundation for anyone interested in the critical interpretation and theological application of the Markan healing narratives.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3111183335
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The gospel of Mark purposefully employs characters with specific and nuanced representations of dis/ability to portray the unique authority, the engaging message, and the mission of the Markan Jesus. Based on hermeneutical insights from Dis/ability Studies, this monograph is a contribution to the research of culturally and historically normalized corporeality in the biblical scriptures. At the core of the investigation are the healing narratives: passages that explicitly deal with a transformation from a described deviant bodily state to a positively valued corporeality. Lena Nogossek-Raithel not only analyzes the terminological and historical descriptions of these physical phenomena but also investigates their narrative function for the gospel text. The author argues that the images of dis/ability employed are far from accidental. Rather, they significantly influence the narrative’s structure and impact, embody its theological claims, and characterize its protagonist Jesus. With this thorough exegetical analysis, Nogossek-Raithel offers a firm historical foundation for anyone interested in the critical interpretation and theological application of the Markan healing narratives.
Greyson Vagner 'The Hunted'
Author: Gregory F. Elias
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449762999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Greyson is your typical teen who is faced with caring for a mentally ill mother who believes demons are after Greyson. When Jessica, Greysons mother, becomes too much to handle, Greysons life begins to turn upside down. Greysons not-so-typical teenage years begin to change when he moves in with his rich uncles. It is a story of trying to deal with the loss of a loved one, while trying to cope with the world around you. Things really start to change when Greyson learns of his familys angelic lineage. This is a spiritual coming-of-age story; its a love story, a classic good vs. evil story.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449762999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Greyson is your typical teen who is faced with caring for a mentally ill mother who believes demons are after Greyson. When Jessica, Greysons mother, becomes too much to handle, Greysons life begins to turn upside down. Greysons not-so-typical teenage years begin to change when he moves in with his rich uncles. It is a story of trying to deal with the loss of a loved one, while trying to cope with the world around you. Things really start to change when Greyson learns of his familys angelic lineage. This is a spiritual coming-of-age story; its a love story, a classic good vs. evil story.