Episodes

The biblical account of creation states that God breathed into Adam the “breath of life” and he became a “living soul.” What exactly is the “breath of life”? Is it the same as natural breath and is it still within every human being? Does it include the presence and essence of God? Many questions need to be answered. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries Mike Shreve’s other podcast: a stud...

The Greek word translated “wise men” in the Bible is magos, from which we get the term “magi” (strangely, the root of the words “magic" and “magician”). Magi were usually involved in occult spiritual practices like astrology. Many theories and traditions exist concerning the identity and religion practiced by these notable persons who visited Jesus shortly after his birth. Were there three of them? Were they kings? Did the Bible prophesy that they would come? Many questions need to be answered. ...

Most people relate to the word “avatar” as the name of a 2009 blockbuster movie set in a fictional world called Pandora. People also create “avatars” as representative images in video games, on Facebook, or other online activities. However, unknown to many, the word “avatar” is actually a profound ancient term drawn from Hinduism and enshrined in the heart of New Age Spirituality. Learn the truth. You may be surprised! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shr...

Religion is a desperate quest for power: power to comprehend the mysteries of life, power to rise above personal defeats, power to penetrate higher spiritual realms, power to overcome suffering, power to predict the future, power to overcome death and live forever, and most importantly, power to become one with God. Yes, it really is all about power. As we explore various religions of the world, find out how to distinguish between the wrong source and the right source of power and how it can wor...

How appropriate it would be if the attitude of gratitude was highlighted in a ninth beatitude, “Blessed are the grateful, for God often works miracles for them!” In this "True Light" episode, you will discover that the story of Jonah in the Bible is completely different from what most people have been taught. We will also find out that thankfulness was the primary key to his deliverance. Two other powerful, real-life stories illustrate this powerful concept even more powerfully. Try it! The resu...

Buddha’s “Four Noble Truths” state that life is full of suffering and the cause of suffering is desire. So, the way to overcome suffering is to overcome desire. Is that true? Or is there a biblical view that solves the problem of suffering in a more correct and powerful way? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries Mike Shreve’s other podcast: a study on the biblical names given to God's peo...

Angels fill many roles: worshipers, warriors, watchers, messengers, ministers, protectors, and administrators of God’s affairs in heaven and earth. They are vitally important to the plans and purposes of God. However, there are many misconceptions and differing opinions in various religions concerning their nature, their functions, and to what degree human beings can interact with them. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: ...

The Bible is largely silent about Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30. Various sources offer conflicting claims, insisting Jesus trained under an Essene teacher, traveled to India, was mentored by Hindu healers, lived in a Tibetan monastery, studied Buddhism, or joined a “Secret Brotherhood” in Heliopolis, Egypt. After hearing the evidence, you’ll be able to determine if there is any validity to these stories or if He simply remained in Nazareth until announcing His ministry in the synagogue. C...

Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the problems and the pain that result from it: corrupted minds, damaged hearts, and destroyed lives? Why are there such things as war, murder, immorality, greed, poverty, starvation, and disease? If God is good, why is there so much “bad”? If God created Satan perfect before his fall, how and why did the wicked one ever become wicked? Discover five powerful answers to all of these perplexing questions. Comparative religion website: www.thet...

When does the Bible teach that followers of Jesus enter the kingdom of God? There are three options: at the moment of being born again, upon departing from this world at death, or when Jesus comes back, and the resurrection takes place. Different scriptures seem to support all three views. This episode of “Revealing the True Light” is about properly interpreting those Bible passages and blending them all into one homogenous and harmonious whole. This will answer many questions. Comparative reli...

How did the universe begin, or did it even have a beginning point? At least seven schools of thought exist in various religions in this world. They cannot all be right. Only one view is true at the expense of the others being false. One religious group even insists that because of evil abounding in this world, the Deity who created it must be evil. Others believe that Ultimate Reality is both evil and good for a similar reason. Learn the various views, but most importantly, the correct one. Com...

Are all human beings children of God? The politically-correct, post-modern answer would be an unequivocal, “Yes, all people of all religions are worshiping the same God, and they are all His children!” But is that true? Or are there certain criteria that must be fulfilled to “become” a child of God? The answer to this challenging question is complex. As the explanation unfolds, a mystery will be revealed that few understand. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: w...

New Age spirituality promotes the belief that Christ is within everyone and everything. According to that approach, Christ is a principle not a person and is different from the man, Jesus. This mindset used to be heralded primarily by advocates of yoga, Far Eastern religions, metaphysics, and the New Thought Movement—people who intentionally use Christian-sounding terminology to help persuade people familiar with the Bible to accept their ideas. However, in recent years, there has been an overfl...

Does the Kingdom of God reside within every person? Jesus explained to the Pharisees, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:20-21) When I was a yoga teacher in 1970, many yoga devotees and new agers used this Bible scripture to support a monistic, pantheistic, Far Eastern worldview. What is the correct interpretation? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry we...

“The Apocalypse”: when that ominous-sounding word is spoken, most people immediately envision a catastrophic end to this world, an unprecedented planetary destruction, a time of great cataclysmic judgments from God that will bring this age to a close. However, the word actually means something wonderful, powerful and positive. Mysteriously, it refers, not to just one, but two grand events that will soon usher us into an indescribably amazing future. This is a revelation you need to hear! Compar...

What is “The Secret” and should it be embraced by people of all religions? Is “The Law of Attraction” a legitimate approach to success in life? Does it work? Is it the same as “The Law of Sowing and Reaping” in the Bible? If not, what are the differences? Are we co-creators with God? Are we responsible for everything that comes into our lives? Many questions about the societal megatrend need to be answered.

“Shalom” is the word Jews normally use to greet one another. It is an ancient biblical word with intriguing overtones of meaning that make it a powerful spiritual proclamation and prayer. It is a faith-filled confession that God will do numerous beneficial things in the life of the person being greeted. A wonderful truth! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries Mike Shreve’s other podcast: ...

“Yoga” means yoke—a symbol of union with Brahman, the impersonal Life-force who is considered to be God or ultimate reality for many Hindus. Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you.” Was He referring to a yoga-like approach to spirituality or something completely different? Many New Agers and yoga advocates say, "Yes." Eight different types of yoga are compared to the teachings of the Son of God.

Lifting hands in worship is a biblical approach for worshiping God in a passionate and heartfelt way. Unknown to most people, there are 10 specific reasons, symbolic and spiritual, given in Scripture for this sacred practice. Once these hidden meanings are known, this practice becomes even more meaningful. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries Mike Shreve’s other podcast: a study on the b...

What is “Soul Sleep”? This controversial doctrine, primarily taught by Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Christadelphians, is based on biblical passages, like Jesus’ statement, “Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up” (Jn. 11:11). Are those words to be taken literally? When Lazarus died, did his soul go into an unconscious, non-functional 'sleep' mode in the grave? Is that the plight of all who pass away? Or is it true, for born-again Christians, that to be “ab...

Has God revealed Himself in natural ways to all humanity—from the very beginning? Consider how the Creator “witnesses” His reality and His character, even to those who have never heard the Gospel and the added, invisible, spiritual witness that is all-pervasive globally. This will widen your view of God’s subliminal influence in this world. Ministry: www.shreveministries.org Publishing: www.deeperrevelationbooks.org Comparative Religion: www.thetruelight.net YouTube: www.YouTube.com/mikeshrevem...

The co-founder of the South African Satanist Church recently claimed to have a supernatural encounter with Jesus while performing a satanic ritual that caused him to leave Satanism and become a Christian. Was this a true conversion? Did Riaan Swiegelaar encounter the true Savior or “another Jesus”—a false, New Age Messiah—an entity impersonating the Son of God? Are the doctrines he is promoting biblical or New Age? You decide, after you examine all the pertinent evidence. www.thetruelight.net C...

What is the solution to our spiritual problem as human beings? Do we need salvation, as Christianity teaches, liberation, as Hinduism teaches, enlightenment, as Buddhism teaches, or some other kind of spiritual awakening? Every religion offers a unique answer. Learn the differences and the similarities. www.thetruelight.net Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries Other podcast: a study on th...

Speaking in tongues was a common occurrence in the early church. It is one of the nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. Why is there such a controversy surrounding this mysterious manifestation of God's power? Is this gift just for the purpose of preaching to people of another nationality or can it be a prayer language? Are some of the arguments against speaking in tongues misinterpretations of biblical passages? Find out the answers to these and many other questions on this episode of “Re...