What Are Principalities According To The Bible?

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What Are Principalities According To The Bible?

November 13, 2023 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens • Daniel 10, Luke 12:11, Ephesians 6:12, Colossians 1:16, Colossians 2:10

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Many Christians have heard the terms "principalities and powers" used in church contexts, especially charismatic circles. But what do these mysterious-sounding words actually refer to in Scripture? In this eye-opening video, we dive into a word study of "principalities" to understand the biblical meaning.

We discover that the Greek word arche (translated "principality") refers to governing systems, both earthly and heavenly. Jesus and Paul use the word to refer to physical authorities like courts and magistrates, as well as spiritual hierarchies. So principalities include political, economic, social, and religious systems.

The spiritual forces of evil work through human systems to spread anti-God ideas and identities. As Christians, we're called to reject these false identities and stand firm in who God says we are in Christ.

Overall, grasping the full meaning of principalities gives us a practical way to understand spiritual warfare and walk in kingdom identity. This video unpacks the biblical perspective on being saved from the world’s systems and belonging to Jesus’ kingdom.

Who Are The Nephilim? Biblical Giants, Fallen Angels and the End Times

March 7, 2024 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

Dive into the ancient biblical mystery of the Nephilim - the giant offspring of fallen angels and human women. This in-depth exploration unravels the startling accounts from Genesis, ancient texts like the Book of Enoch, and references throughout the Old and New Testaments. Discover who the Nephilim were, their supernatural origins, and chilling connection to demonic forces. Gain insight into their role in spreading wickedness that led to the Great Flood. Explore fascinating links between the Nephilim and epic biblical figures like Moses, Joshua, and David who confronted these giants. Most importantly, understand the prophetic implications - are the Nephilim destined to return in the end times? Get prepared by learning the spiritual battle strategies needed to stand firm against deception and supernatural evil. Support The Podcast: https://subsplash.com/u/divinecreativeministries/give 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Is this topic less taboo? 3:24 - What are the Nephilim? 6:53 - Why does this matter? 9:09 - Gen 1:1-4: Who are the sons of God? 13:57 - Did angels really produce offspring? 16:12 - Did God send the flood (and Joshua) just to destroy giants? 22:29 - Men of God are giant killers 27:46 - Satan and the demons’ plan to terrorize humanity 37:45 - Will the Antichrist be a Nephilim? 44:44 - Are there Nephilim today? 48:20 - Avoiding deception in Babylon 56:00 - The Armor of God: practical application

James Tour Explains The Power of the Resurrection

January 2, 2024 • James Tour, Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

In this video, Christian ministers Michael and Bailey analyze and discuss a talk by Dr. James Tour of Rice University about why he focuses on Jesus' resurrection when sharing his faith. They highlight Tour's perspective that belief in the resurrection is fundamental to salvation and that God has made the truth of it accessible. The ministers share stories of how Tour and others have seen many people come to faith just by focusing on the compelling evidence for Jesus' resurrection. They emphasize that while facts are important, the bigger factor is the Holy Spirit convincing people internally. Their prayer expresses a desire to trust the Spirit to prepare people's hearts to respond to the message of Christ.

Did God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart?

December 19, 2023 • Michael Weidman, Bailey Mullens

This video examines the biblical story of God hardening Pharaoh's heart and not allowing the Israelites to leave Egypt, questioning God's fairness and goodness. It analyzes the original Hebrew terms translated as "hardened" and notes they have nuances around being harsh, heavy, dull or strengthened. The hosts suggest God did not override Pharaoh's free will but allowed him to make stubborn choices while strengthening his resolve, using his disobedience over time to display miracles and glory, though God would have preferred obedience. This highlights God's patience in enduring those who oppose him to achieve greater purposes, magnifying his power and goodness.