Is the “paranormal” real—or just a twisted version of the supernatural? In Week 4 of The Unseen Realm, Pastor Josh McPherson builds a simple, biblical grid to discern everything from zombies, vampires, witches, ghosts and UFOs to fortune telling and “haunted” spaces.
Big Ideas
- God / not God: Creator vs. created—no third category.
- One reality, two realms: Seen and unseen under God’s rule.
- Only two sentient beings: Angels and humans (with fallen angels = demons).
- What God creates, Satan counterfeits: Zombies vs. resurrection, vampires vs. Christ’s blood, witches vs. God’s Word, “ghosts” vs. the Holy Spirit.
- Paranormal = demonic memes designed to deceive, distract, and detour you from Jesus.
Key Questions Answered
- Can we talk to the dead? (Luke 16:19–31) Short answer: No.
- Can a house be haunted? (Luke 11:14–28) What to do if you suspect dark residue.
- What is fortune telling? (Acts 16:16–18) Why it’s demonic parlor tricks, not prophecy.
- What should Christians do after a paranormal encounter?
- Discern the spirits (1 John 4:1–3)
- Declare Christ’s victory (Col. 1:13; 2:15)
- Draw near to God (James 4:7–10)
Scriptures
1 John 4:1–3; Luke 16:19–31; Luke 11:14–28; Acts 16:16–18; Colossians 1:13; Colossians 2:15; James 4:7–10; Genesis 3; Revelation 12
For Parents & Leaders
Pastor Josh discusses the “reject / receive / redeem” framework and why some practices (like Halloween’s roots) may be poor candidates for “redemption.”
Next Steps
- If you’re wrestling with fear, nightmares, or spiritual confusion: open God’s Word, play some worship music, pray in Jesus’ name, and invite a trusted believer to pray with you.
- Share this message with a friend who’s captivated by the paranormal—but hungry for truth.
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