October 14, 2025

Living or Departed? What the Bible Says About Ghosts and Spirits: Episode 32

1 hour 4 minutes

In this podcast episode from October 9, 2025, Victor Rosario interviews Pastor Anthony (Glen Wickersham) about the biblical perspective on ghosts and spirits. They argue that supposed "ghosts" are actually disembodied Nephilim or demons, not the spirits of deceased humans. Engaging in occult practices, like astral projection, can open doors to demonic influence. They also discuss the stages of demonic activity, the intelligence of demons, and how fear fuels demonic activity.

Parental responsibility in shielding children from negative media is emphasized. The conversation also covers biblical perspectives on death, the story of the Witch of Endor, and the scope of demonic forces. The discussion emphasizes the importance of faith, courage, and discernment in combating spiritual influences, as well as how cultural desensitization to evil impacts younger generations

Ghosts: Biblical "ghosts" are disembodied Nephilim/demons, lower-ranking spirits used by Lucifer. (Podcast, Nephilim origin)

"Demonic" Origin: Ancient Greek daimon were neutral spirits, later associated with evil. (Etymology of "demonic")

Demonic Intelligence: Demons possess intelligence and knowledge accumulated over millennia. (Demonology)

Fallen Angels vs. Demons: Fallen angels are powerful; demons seek bodies to possess. (Distinction by actions)

Biblical View of Ghosts: Bible rejects ghosts as human spirits; they are deceptive demons. (Biblical worldview)

The Dead: Believers with Christ; unsaved in torment; no contact with living. (Phil. 1:23, 2 Cor. 5:6-8, Luke 16:19-31, Job 7:9-10, Ecc. 9:5-6)

Mediums: Bible condemns seeking contact with the dead. (Lev. 19:31, Deut. 18:11-12, Isa. 8:19)

Jesus & Ghosts: Jesus corrects disciples mistaking him for a ghost. (Matt. 14:25-27, Mark 6:49, Luke 24:37-39)

Saul & Endor: Saul sought Samuel via a medium (1 Sam. 28)

Gadarene Demoniac: Jesus cast out demons, not human spirits. (Mark 5:1-20)

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