Returning to Belief

...in the spirit world

     Despite the decline in church membership (in the northern hemisphere), and a rise in materialism, mankind may be returning to belief. "The book of Revelation, once sidelined, is looking pretty relevant," writes Andree Seu Peterson in WORLD magazine. 

     "There is more to life than rationalism. It is the atheist who now looks passe," she says. 

     We're (individuals) told not to wrestle against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms Ephesians 6:12. 

     Peter writes, our enemy the devil prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour 1 Peter 5:8. The human race can entertain angels (demons) unawares Hebrews 13:2. Paul warned, I do not want you to have fellowship with demons 1 Corinthians 10:20.

     Peterson says, "The godly and the wicked dwell side by side in churches, towns and neighborhoods. But at the end of time Jesus appears as Judge of all, placing the sheep on his right and the goats on his left" Matthew 25:31-33. 

     "While our days grow darker, the light shines brighter. And the whole creation, groaning with labor pains, waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons (believers) of God Romans 8:19. 

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     These verses were written to Christians (individuals), not to the nation of Israel, which unfortunately has to wrestle against flesh and blood.