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Why is Jesus called the “true light,” the “true bread,” the “true vine” and “the true God” in Scripture? To label something “true” implies the existence of a counterfeit that is “false.” If there is a “true light,” that implies that there is also a “false light.” No wonder Jesus said, “Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness” (Luke 11:35). www.thetruelight.net

Are New Age positive affirmations and biblically-based confessions of faith the same thing? Or are there major differences? Listen to 10 primary points of comparison and make up your own mind. Some Christians, out of concern they are dabbling in New Age practices, teach against the practice of positive confessions of faith. By doing so, are they “throwing out the baby with the bath water”? This teaching will empower you to distinguish truth from error. www.thetruelight.net

The term, “The New Age Movement,” stems from Astrology. It is based on the erroneous idea that the sun passes through twelve houses in its journey around the earth. Each house represents an age that is about 2200 years long. Those who subscribe to this worldview believe we are about to pass into “The Age of Aquarius,” a new age of enlightenment and peace on planet Earth. Is this the same as the biblical concept of a coming Kingdom Age when the Messiah (Jesus) will reign over a restored paradise ...

The New Age Movement is a term that covers a lot of territory spiritually. It can reach all the way to the left, embracing the dark side of the occult like Wicca, paganism, and Satanism. It can also reach all the way to the right, embracing things like success seminars and positive thinking programs that don’t even promote a basic concept of God, yet incorporate certain New Age principles. This movement is one of three primary global influences preparing the world for the Antichrist, so you need...

Right before leaving, Jesus instructed His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In My Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you.” Will there be literal mansions in heaven for God’s eternal offspring or is this a mistranslation? Three other important questions: Will we know each other in heaven? Will there be genders in heaven? Is heaven our ultimate and final destination or some other arrangement? www.thetruelight.net

What’s the difference between sins, wickedness, transgressions, and trespasses? Are you a sinner because you sin, or do you sin because you are a sinner? Are there different degrees of sin? What spiritual law cancels out the law of sin and death? These vitally important questions give rise to powerful answers. www.thetruelight.net

Bible believers claim that humanity’s problem is sin—that sin causes separation from God—and that repentance and faith toward God bring forth the cure. The New Age, on the other hand, claims that sin does not exist, repentance is unnecessary, and that ignorance is the real problem. So, the cure for our dilemma is to be spiritually awakened, to rid ourselves of a self-imposed ‘sense of separation,’ to realize that we have always been one with God. Who is right? www.thetruelight.net

Is the practice of chanting mantras a powerful means of awakening the Christ nature and achieving enlightenment as many teach, or is it a futile and incorrect attempt at penetrating the realm of the supernatural? Does it help a person experience oneness with God, or does it open the door to evil spirits? Is the well-known “Jesus Prayer” just a Christian mantra? What did Jesus say about chanting mantras? www.thetruelight.net

The word “yoga” means yoke. It implies being yoked, not with the “true God,” but a deity named Brahman, described as ultimate reality in Hinduism, an impersonal cosmic force. Most westerners consider yoga just a trendy way to get in shape, a low impact exercise regimen. But Yoga and Hinduism cannot be separated. It is a door to great, spiritual deception. Learn the seven reasons you should never practice yoga. This will open your eyes!

New agers, witches, pagans, and promoters of the Law of Attraction often call themselves “lightworkers.” What does that term really mean? Is it good or bad? Should it be embraced or shunned? Can followers of Jesus call themselves “lightworkers”? Is there an alternate way of re-envisioning this title? These questions need to be answered.

The highest spiritual state attainable in Buddhism is called “Nirvana.” In Sanskrit, it means “a blowing out,” like the blowing out of a candle. What does that mean? Some claim it describes the same experience called Samadhi in Hinduism, Self-realization in yoga, and Christ-consciousness in New Age Spirituality—but is that true? What is the difference between Nirvana and the transformational, biblical encounter Jesus called being “born again”? www.thetruelight.net

What happened to Jesus between His crucifixion and His resurrection? Only a few scriptures deal with this most amazing segment of His redemptive journey. Some Bible teachers insist He suffered damnation as a sinner and was tormented by Satan, then spiritually reborn (the firstborn from the dead)? Is that true? Peter claimed He preached the Gospel to the dead. Paul said He led captivity captive. What really took place in the lower parts of the earth? Such a great mystery! www.thetruelight.net

Many people assume the “Law of Karma” in Hinduism and the biblical “Law of Sowing and Reaping” in Christianity are the same, but they are not. There are similarities, but there are also significant differences. In contrasting the two concepts, you will discover some valuable truths. Without a doubt, what we sow is what we will reap---but that statement must be interpreted correctly. www.thetruelight.net

What is “the kundalini” and why do gurus, yoga advocates, and new agers also call it “the serpent power”? How do seekers pursue a “kundalini awakening”? Why are the Hindu deities, the goddess Shakti and the god Shiva, associated with this supernatural phenomenon? Is there such a thing as a “kundalini spirit” and has it invaded the church? The answers to these questions are very important. www.thetruelight.net

“The Third Eye” is a mysterious, eerie image of an eye in the middle of the forehead. Does it really exist? Is it the sixth chakra, as some claim. If so, what is its function and purpose? Do chakras exist and do they need to be awakened? And the most important question—did Jesus believe in “the third eye” and did He teach His disciples about it? www.thetruelight.net

Hinduism teaches that all human beings have a “higher self” which is already one with God. Buddhists call this the “Buddha Nature”; New Thought terms it the “Christ Principle.” Christians, however, believe in “the conscience.” What’s the difference? www.thetruelight.net

Billions of people throughout the earth have never heard of Jesus—what happens to them when they die? A primary objection to Christianity concerns how unjust it would be if God required faith in the Gospel of those who have never heard it. Does the Bible give a suitable and logical explanation for this dilemma?

Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature (the belief that they actually are God). Christianity teaches human beings live misguided lives because of deception. Are both these beliefs saying the same thing? Or are they completely different? www.thetruelight.net

The Yin Yang symbol is a recognized image around the globe. It is used symbolically even in many non-religious ways—including jewelry and rock music. But what does it really mean? Does it just represent the contrast between male and female? Or does the mystery go much deeper? You will be intrigued by the explanation of its spiritual significance and the history of its origin—the ancient Chinese religion called Taoism. www.thetruelight.net

When people say, “Truth is relative,” or “Truth is subjective,” what do they mean? Are these true statements? Or false? Before we can make any progress toward the goal of understanding, embracing, or establishing truth in our hearts and minds, this issue needs to be resolved. This is foundational!

Hinduism and Christianity are very different in many ways---in the interpretation of the nature of God, the nature of the universe, the nature of human beings, the nature of salvation, and the ultimate destiny of the universe. Once you understand the contrast between these two religions, you will be all the more convinced of the uniqueness and the power of the message Jesus preached and better able to communicate to those who do not yet understand.

“Shalom” is the word Jews normally use to greet one another. It is an ancient biblical word with intriguing overtones of meaning that make up a powerful spiritual proclamation and prayer. It is an faith-filled appeal to God to do numerous beneficial things in the life of the person being greeted. A wonderful truth!

Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste.” Many yoga classes open with this exchanged statement. Is this just an ordinary greeting like “Hello” or is there a deeper, spiritual connotation? If so, what is it, and how should we respond?

“All religions are one—we all worship the same God!” You hear this opinion voiced quite often. But is it true? If a Muslim, or a Sikh, or a Hindu, or a New Ager claims to love God and worship God—is it audacious and ludicrous for a Christian to deny the authenticity of that claim? Or is there a different explanation that is sound, loving, and logical?