Are ghosts real? The Bible doesn’t give a direct answer, but it contains intriguing accounts of spiritual encounters and the afterlife.

When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, they were terrified, thinking they had seen a ghost. Yet, he reassured them that a spirit has no flesh and bones, distinguishing himself from the idea of ghosts. Elsewhere, Herod feared that Jesus’ miraculous power was linked to John the Baptist’s return from the dead, revealing ancient beliefs in spirits influencing the living.

One of the most mysterious biblical accounts involves King Saul consulting a medium in En-Dor, who summoned the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Was this a real supernatural event, or something else? Another well-known parable describes the rich man and Lazarus, hinting at a potential return from the dead—but Abraham warns that even a resurrected soul wouldn’t change hardened hearts.

Interestingly, the Bible also warns against seeking the dead for guidance, implying that such practices existed and were taken seriously.

So, what does the Bible really say about ghosts, spirits, and the supernatural? Are they just myths, or do they point to a deeper reality? Join us as we explore the eerie, thought-provoking accounts of the unseen world—where faith, scripture, and mystery collide.