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1 The Bible and the Supernatural John 11: Witches Wizards The Occult Black Magic Satanism Vampires Werewolves The Supernatural 1

2 Oxford Dictionary supernatural adj. attributed to or thought to reveal some force above the laws of nature; ; magical, occult, mystical. n. (prec. by the) supernatural, occult, or magical forces, effects, etc. supernaturalism n. supernaturalist n. supernaturalize v.tr.. (also -ise ise). supernaturally adv. supernaturalness n. The Bible a supernatural book 2

3 The Holy Bible The Bible Describes many supernatural events Miracles 3

4 Bible Miracles Creation Bible Miracles Crossing the Red Sea 4

5 Bible Miracles When Elisha came into the house, he saw the child lying dead on his bed Then he went up and lay on the child, putting his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. And as he stretched himself upon him, the flesh of the child became warm and the child opened his eyes Then she picked up her son and went out. 2 Kings 4: Bible Miracles The miracles of Jesus 5

6 Bible Miracles The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. John 11:44 Bible Miracles F Miracles are an important part of the Bible. F They really happened. F Miracles prove that God is in control. F They show that nothing is impossible for God. F The Resurrection of Jesus is the greatest miraculous fact in all history. 6

7 The Supernatural The greatest supernatural event: The resurrection of Jesus Luke 24: Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, Peace to you! But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 7

8 The Risen Jesus See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have. And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them. Luke 24: 15-16, 16, While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him... When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 8

9 The Bible Reveals some supernatural beings Angels Angels And to which of the angels has he ever said, Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Hebrews 1:

10 Angels Angels really do exist They are God s messengers They are supernatural They use God s power and do God s work Angels sometimes take on God s name They cannot sin They appear as men There are multitudes of angels There are no evil or wicked angels The Bible What does the Bible say about the Paranormal? 10

11 The Paranormal Paranormal beyond the scope of normal objective investigation or explanation. The Bible a book which is out of this world 11

12 But - what about Witches Wizards The Occult Black Magic Satanism Vampires Werewolves The Bible Authority There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. Deuteronomy 18:

13 The Bible Authority Do not turn to mediums or necromancers; ; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean by them: I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 19:31 The Human Mind Capabilities of the mind are sometimes beyond comprehension 13

14 The Bible What does the Bible say about Ghosts? immortal soul Ghosts? - not mentioned once in the entire Bible. soul - means life or living creature And God said, Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds Genesis 1:24 14

15 S.O.S. Save Our Souls Demons Demons - the way in which mental illnesses are described in the New Testament. He is possessed by a demon The Bible does not say that such creatures are real. He has a bug He is down with germs She has a virus 15

16 Conclusion The Bible Authority Miracles Angels The Resurrection Life after death On Earth when Jesus comes Ghosts Immortal Soul The Occult Wizardry Witchcraft Demons Devils 16

17 Witches Wizards The Occult Black Magic Satanism Vampires Werewolves The Supernatural The Real Supernatural The Bible Miracles Angels The book which is out of this World Resurrection Because God is miraculous Because they are God s agents Because we have a hope for the future * 17