When the Church Becomes the Cult // Some cults closely resemble Christianity, but they distort the Bible, promote extra-biblical doctrines, and manipulate followers, leading them away from true Christianity.

Demon Possession and Exorcism // Understanding Satan, demons, the occult, and spiritual struggles emphasizes the need for vigilance, faith in Jesus, and sound doctrine among believers.

Satanism // Satanism is separated from other occults by its intentional and vocal allegiance to Satan with a focus on individualism and progressive values.

Wicca, Witchcraft, and Goddess Worship // Witchcraft, including Wicca, is an occult practice involving the manipulation of forces for personal ends, often associated with the worship of gods and goddesses, spellcraft, and ethical principles.

UFOlogy // The UFO phenomenon, originating in 1947 with Kenneth Arnold's sighting, poses spiritual questions for Christians due to conflicting UFO-based religions rooted in the occult.

Eastern Mysticism and the New Age // The New Age movement promotes unity among diverse spiritual paths, rejects traditional concepts of God, and emphasizes personal spiritual growth, reincarnation, and inclusivity.

Scientology // L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology in the 1950s, aiming to clear individuals of engrams and achieve spiritual evolution, while challenging traditional religious beliefs.

Mormonism // Joseph Smith founded Mormonism in 1805, claiming divine revelation for the The Book of Mormon, and introducing beliefs in God's physical form and salvation through faith and good works.

Jehovah's Witness // Founded by Charles Taze Russell, Jehovah's Witnesses believe in Jesus as Jehovah's firstborn Son but subject to God, reject the Trinity, deny immortality of the soul, and dismiss the concept of hell.

Historic Perversions of Christian Doctrine // The early church faced heresies denying Jesus' humanity and divinity, which led to the church affirming a proper understanding of the full nature of Christ in the Nicene Creed in 381.