Posted on 01/30/2010 3:45:12 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
..."For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light..."
One of the most common characteristics of the so-called near-death experience is encountering a being of light. This being is said to emanate love and warmth.
It has been claimed by numerous (not all) individuals who have had alleged near-death experiences that the being of light they encountered was none other than Jesus Christ. As appealing as the idea may initially sound, this identification seems to be flawed in view of the fact that the so-called being of light typically says and does things contrary to the Christ of the Bible. Since Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), it would be impossible that these are one and the same Jesus. I believe that many of the individuals who go through near-death experiences actually encounter a counterfeit Christ.
The “Jesus” (being of light) typically encountered in near-death experiences teaches such things as:
* Death is good and is not to be feared.
* Sin is not a problem. In fact, this “Jesus” often responds to human sin and shortcomings with humor.
* There is no hell to worry about.
* All people are welcome to heaven, regardless of whether one has placed faith in Christ.
* All religions are equally valid.
In view of the fact that these ideas clearly go against what the biblical Jesus taught, I think we have good reason to conclude that this “Jesus” is in fact a lying spirit.
"You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. -John 8:44 (NKJV)
We must remember that Satan has the ability to appear as an “angel of light” and as a “servant of righteousness.”
And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. -2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (NKJV)
His goal, of course, is to lead people astray. He is happy to mimic a being of light if the end result is that he can lead people away from the true Christ of Scripture.
Consistent with the above is the fact that many who have had near-death experiences come out of the experience with a lower view of Scripture. One person concluded that "the Lord isn't interested in theology," and another said that God "didn't care about church doctrine at all." The true Christ of Scripture, however, is most certainly interested in correct doctrine.
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. -John 8:31-32 (NKJV)
Now, other individuals—particularly individuals affiliated with non-Christian religions—claim that the being of light was Buddha, or Krishna, or some other leader of a particular world religion. Certainly this should raise “red flags” in the minds of Christians. Satan, the great counterfeiter, is seeking to keep people of ALL religions away from the true Christ of the Bible.
For Further Reading For more information on the near-death-experience, see Dr. Ron Rhodes book, Heaven: The Undiscovered Country.
“Lucifer” means “bearer of light” and was coined back when the only sources of light were fire, which is why Hell is considered a hot place.
This is pretty interesting stuff
A hallucination.
And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. -2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (NKJV)
-———————Would this be like Obama ‘claiming’ he’s white?
It definitely isn’t Obama..
Obama is the Prince of Semi-Darkness.
Interesting. It always amazes me that people accept anything “super” spiritual as being from God even though it contradicts the Bible. I know a man who says that his mom visited him in a dream and said something to him. He thought he was dreaming until he talked to his dad, who had the same dream. Now they both believe that Jesus sent her back to speak to them. The Bible is clear about after life and this scenario doesn’t fit the Bible’s description.
I know a lot of people who claim to have ‘visitations’ by dead ancestors, most of whom want certain rituals performed for them here on earth (LDS temple rites).
Even when I was LDS, I was leery that these were from God.
You think Satan wants people to clean up their acts? Nope.
“The “Jesus” (being of light) typically encountered in near-death experiences teaches such things as:
* Death is good and is not to be feared.
* Sin is not a problem. In fact, this “Jesus” often responds to human sin and shortcomings with humor.
* There is no hell to worry about.
* All people are welcome to heaven, regardless of whether one has placed faith in Christ.
* All religions are equally valid.”
I have read a LOT of near death experience accounts and many of them do include hell, and “Jesus” showing them hell and admonishing them that such a fate awaits those who are evil and wicked. Do a search of “hellish near death experiences” and that will give you a sample. In this context then, the idea that sin is no problem would not fit either. There is an enormous number of NDE accounts, and one needs to read many of them to get an idea of how varied they are, and how incredibly detailed and extensive some are. I have seen statistics that say up to 40% are hellish but they are simply not talked about much......for obvious reasons.
Satan doesn’t care how good a person you are if he can make you believe that what the Bible says about sin and our need for a Savior isn’t true.
I didn’t realize this was in the religion forum since it is a contoversial subject. I am not sure about the religion forum rules about debate.
Anoxia, a.k.a. brain fade
And maybe Ron Rhodes is Satan.
Have at it, just don’t make it personal as far as any FReeper to whom you’re responding, and you’ll get no demerits, lol.
Myself, I’ve been comforted by the notion that my own loved ones who have passed on, have experienced warmth and love in the process. If it’s an hallucination due to hypoxia, whatever, it’s a kindness, imho, and one with no materialist explanation.
“Anoxia, a.k.a. brain fade”
WRONG!
I know two people who’ve experienced it. One actually saw the doctors working to save her. They both were shy to talk about it, because they feared people would react like you did.
Too funny!
There are numerous reports of hellish and frightening near-death experiences. The positive experiences do not seem to stress an opposition or indifference to the Christian gospel, as far as I have heard.
“Anoxia, a.k.a. brain fade”
Sounds like a “scientific explanation.” Only problem with this kind of “scientific” explanation is that it has no supporting data—it’s not even a hypothesis based on informal observation or experience. Not even an educated guess. Just a blind guess.
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