Revealing The True Light with Mike Shreve

Why does God allow evil to exist in this world and all the problems and the pain that result from it: corrupted minds, damaged hearts, and destroyed lives? Why are there such things as war, murder, immorality, greed, poverty, starvation, and disease? If God is good, why is there so much “bad”? Discover five powerful answers to all of these perplexing questions. Comparative religion website: ...

Hindus and New Agers often greet each other with a respectful gesture of folded hands and a slight bow as they utter the word “Namaste.” Many yoga classes open with participants making this statement toward each other. Is this just an ordinary greeting like “Hello” or is there a deeper, spiritual connotation? If so, what is it, and how should we respond? Comparative religion website: www.thetrueli...

A new prayer app called “Hallow” is getting a lot of attention among believers. However, do the teachings and services on this app present a true biblical approach to prayer or are concepts being promoted that are false? The word “hallowed” means holy or sacred. Only correct prayer methods could ever be labeled “hallowed.” The “true light” on this vitally important subject needs to be revealed. Co...

Millions of people throughout the earth have never heard of Jesus—what happens to them when they die? A primary objection to Christianity concerns how unjust it would be if God required faith in the Gospel of those who have never heard it. Does the Bible give a suitable and logical explanation for this dilemma? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Catholicism website: www.toCatholics...

There’s no better way of starting the new year than to immerse your mind in the concept of “forgiveness.” Receiving forgiveness from God and granting forgiveness to others are two fundamental and related principles in Christianity. Even though all positive religions emphasize the latter, many do not subscribe to the former. You will be surprised what Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age Spirituality, Shint...

Right before leaving, Jesus told His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . In My Father’s house are many mansions . . . I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:1-2). Will there be literal “mansions” in heaven for God’s eternal offspring or is this a mistranslation? Three other questions: Will we know each other in heaven? Will there be genders in heaven? Is heaven our ultimate and fi...

Who were the magi, the wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus? Where did they come from? When did they arrive? Were there only three? Were they kings? Why are they traditionally placed in that role? There are a lot of intriguing things about these mysterious “star-followers,” who filled such an important role in the story of the incarnation, yet are unnamed and never heard from again. Compar...

According to a recent, reputable poll, 63% of Americans believe in Karma, that everything we say or do will come back to us, either in this life or some future life. Is this true? Equally important—Is “The Law of Karma” in Hinduism and “The Law of Sowing and Reaping” in Christianity the same? Many people believe they are. One thing for certain, Karma is either an inescapable stalker or a doctrinal...

What is “the kundalini” and why do gurus, yoga advocates, and new agers also call it “the serpent power”? How do seekers pursue a “kundalini awakening”? Why are the Hindu deities, the goddess Shakti and the god Shiva, associated with this supernatural phenomenon? Is there such a thing as a “kundalini spirit” and has it invaded the church? The answers to these questions are very important. Comparat...

The “third eye” is a mysterious, eerie image of an eye in the middle of the forehead. Does it really exist? Is it the sixth chakra, as Hindus and New Agers claim. If so, what is its function and purpose? And the most important question—did Jesus believe in “the third eye” and the other chakras, and did He teach His disciples this mystical concept? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net...

Hinduism teaches that maya (delusion) prevents human beings from understanding their true nature (the belief that they are divine beings, manifestations of God). Christianity teaches human beings live misguided, debased lives because of deception. Are both these beliefs basically saying the same thing? Or are they completely different? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry we...

Two intense encounters with Satan taught me ten powerful lessons that changed my life dramatically. These revelations are now a major part of the foundation of truth in my life. Both encounters occurred at night, in a dream-like state. In the first, the Holy Spirit rose up within me to rebuke the enemy. In the second dream, God Himself rebuked the enemy. The unique statements spoken in both dreams...

Is Satan’s personal name really Lucifer? Was he the worship leader of heaven before he fell? Did a third of the angels fall with him? Often believers repeat biblically-based ideas like these without fully researching them in Scripture. Are they true or are they based on wrong assumptions? You may change what you believe after listening to this teaching. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelig...

Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day—Why do all three days qualify as “days of darkness and deception”? How are these three days related to each other? What does this have to do with the correct Christian worldview? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www. YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared...

So many beliefs about Satan cannot be proven by Scripture. Just because they are generally accepted doesn’t mean they are right. Is Satan’s skin red? Does he have a tail and bat wings? Does he reign in hell? Can he torment you daily? Many questions need to be answered. Once you see the truth, it will completely change your way of looking at this arch-enemy of the church. Comparative religion websi...

What are “The Eight Limbs of Yoga”? According to Patanjali’s writings in the Yoga Sutras of Hinduism, these "limbs" or steps must be taken to reach God-consciousness (“Samadhi”). Interestingly, there are both areas of agreement and strong contradictions between Patanjali’s ideas and biblical teaching. We will explore both. Comparative religion website : www.thetruelight.net Ministry website : www....

Israel is under attack. Will the terrorist group prevail, or will ancient prophecies prevail? What does God say in His Word about Israel in the last days? Will anything hinder God’s Word from coming to pass? Absolutely not! What happened May 14, 1948, that gives added confidence that Israel will emerge victorious from this latest siege? Comparative religion website : www.thetruelight.net Ministry...

Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. There are five main levels of interpretation to all the Feasts: historical, practical, symbolical, spiritual, and prophetical. As we visit every level, we will discover the genius of the Everlasting Father who often hides His mysteries in this intriguing, s...

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world (from nightfall on September 24 to sundown on September 25) participated in its call to repentance. How was it celebrated in ancient times and what is the deep symbolism concerning the Messiah that the traditional practices convey? How does it lead up to the next Feast of t...

Meditation, according to the Bible, is much different than the prescription for meditation found in Far Eastern religions and New Age spirituality. It is not mechanical; it is relational. It’s a normal outgrowth of walking with God in a personal and loving way. Instead of striving for emptiness of mind, quite the opposite, it involves filling the mind with worshipful, deep ponderings toward the Cr...

Many religions offer meditation techniques with promises of spiritual awakenings, contact with beings on higher planes, access into supernatural realms, or simply supernatural peace of mind. We will examine methods found in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Shamanism, New Age Spirituality, and even Catholicism, and contrast them to the correct biblical view. Comparative religion website: www.thetrueligh...

God is constantly speaking to the entire human race, in secretive and subtle ways, as well as bold, profound, and undeniable ways. Not everyone has ears to hear, but for the spiritually thirsty and the spiritually sensitive, His communications are numerous, powerful, and awe-inspiring. Jesus promised that His sheep hear His voice. Learn to be sensitive to His communications. He will lead you to th...

“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of religious affiliation. Is that true? It sounds kind, loving and tolerant, but is it theologically correct, or even logically correct? Resolving this issue is vitally important. C...

The highest spiritual state attainable in Buddhism is called “Nirvana.” In Sanskrit, it means “a blowing out,” like the blowing out of a candle. What does that mean? Some claim it describes the same experience called Samadhi in Hinduism, Self-realization in yoga, and Christ-consciousness in New Age Spirituality—but is that true? What is the difference between Nirvana and the transformational, bibl...

Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? Why is it connected to three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva? How should Christian believers react to the use of this word? Does it have anything to do with John 1:1, as some gurus propose? Many vitally important questions will be answered....