Revealing The True Light with Mike Shreve

"Rivers of living water" flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise differ from what other religions offer? Why is it necessary to go through Jesus for any thirsty person to be completed this way? Are you thirsty for God? Listen and be made whole! Co...

As we close out our study of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we will focus on the declaration, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This final confession of faith is the hinge on which the previous statement turns, “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” We cannot expect deliverance from evil unless we acknowledge these three vitally important and related conce...

As we examine the Lord’s prayer to compare Christianity with other religious worldviews, we now arrive at the line “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What is temptation? How do religions of the world deal with this human tendency? Does evil exist and if so, how do you define it? And how does God deliver people who are subjected to temptation? Discover the view of Christiani...

This is the third episode on “The Lord’s Prayer,” examining the worshipful petition Jesus taught His followers to use in approaching the Everlasting Father. This program will focus on the most wonderful, as well the most challenging, pivotal line in the prayer: “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” This request reveals the uniqueness of Christianity in this vitally important area of s...

“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will cover key concepts such as: the establishing of God’s will in our lives and the mystery of divine provision. You need this! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net...

In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual words, and phrases uniquely unveil essential truths. What apologetic genius! You will never view this prayer the same again. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net M...

Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood—why are they mentioned after God began afresh with Noah and his family? Is this mysterious passage simply about rampant polygamy or sexual contact with supernatural entities? This is a vitally important issue tha...

Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “I breathe you in Holy Spirit.” Is such an action even possible? Can our lungs contain the presence of God or does He dwell in our hearts? Is there a difference between human br...

Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? New Agers celebrate this practice, even encouraging the use of Angel Cards. Surprisingly, some Christian teachers also insist that communicating with angels is a legitimate approach. Is this a wonderful opportunity or a dangerous deception? You decide!  Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight....

Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some kind of authority over them? Is believing in this doctrine an open door leading to the miraculous or a Pandora’s box that could result in chaos? Comparative religion website: w...

Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What are the divisions in the angelic kingdom? What are seraphim? What are cherubim? Explore exciting truths and deceptive misconceptions. Comparative religion website: www.thetruel...

So many mysteries surround these celestial beings that God sends forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can angels assume human form? What are the seven major roles they fill in administrating God’s affairs in heaven and earth? What’s revealed by the original Hebrew and Greek words? We know angels are vitally important to the plans and purposes of God. However, there a...

What amazing truths are revealed through the biblical imagery of “the tree of life”! Intriguingly, similar concepts (erroneous and incorrect) are also found in Buddhism, Islam, and mystical Judaism (Kabbala)—which we review on this episode. However, when we embrace the ten times this renowned tree is mentioned in the Bible, stretching from the book of Genesis to the book of the Revelation, the doo...

In the coronation ceremony of Prince Charles, he knelt before the altar and prayed, “God of compassion and mercy . . . grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief.” That statement implies that all people of every religious belief system are blessed with the status of being children of God. Is that true? Or are there certain New Testament criteria that must be fulf...

 The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 has God saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This older translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source, not only of good, but also, of all the evil in this world. If that is a correct rendering, the New Age / Far Eastern idea that God is both darkness and light, both evil and good, is supported and even le...

As a follower of Jesus, I often discuss doctrinal beliefs and lifestyle choices with followers of other religions (and those who are not religious at all). At times, when I point out the biblical view, I get the response, “Didn’t Jesus say, ‘Judge not that you be not judged.’” Did the Savior mean that we should never offer our opinion (or His opinion) on matters like these? Or is the correct inter...

Google the question, “Does the universe love me?” and millions of affirmative responses will pull up, encouraging you to believe that “the universe has your back” or that you should “trust the universe”—and how to consciously walk in that level of spiritual awareness. Is that even possible? Is the cosmos capable of emotion? Or is this a delusion that dethrones the true God from His position of sup...

Why is the “Golden Rule” found in almost every major religion? Some people use information like that to suggest all those religions are equally legitimate paths to God. Is that right or wrong? If this concept is found in the Scripture base of multiple worldviews, how did it get there? There are three possible answers. See which one you believe. Comparative religion website:  www.thetruelight.net M...

The Mystery of the Book of Life In Psalms 56:8, David claimed that God keeps a record of every tear we shed in His “book.” Surely that was a reference to the “Book of Life,” a concept that is only found in Judaism and Christianity. It is mentioned sixteen times in the Bible. Since God is omniscient—and He knows all things past, present, and future—why would He need a book or a registry of all His...

Many religions include Jesus in their doctrinal base, but they define His identity, His nature and His purpose in non-biblical ways. Bible believers need to be equipped to recognize these erroneous views and respond with the truth. At Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Mt. 16:13) On this episode of “Revealing the True Light,” Mike Shreve, wi...

Jesus occupies a very prominent role in the Quran. He is mentioned 97 times in 93 verses (ayat). In Arabic, His name is Isa. It is quite intriguing to discover common concepts found in both the Quran and the Bible. However, there are also major contradictions. Discover both and decide if Chrislam (a modern attempt to mix Christianity and Islam) is even possible.  Comparative religion website:  www...

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.thetruel...

The Jesus Movement was a time when uncommon divine visitations were common. The wind of the Spirit was blowing in an unprecedented way. On this episode, Mike Shreve shares a remarkable move of God that happened during that time in His life and ministry.  Comparative religion website:  www.thetruelight.net Ministry website:  www.shreveministries.org Video channel:  www. YouTube.com/mikeshreveminist...

By the fall of 1970, the Jesus Movement was a spiritual tsunami wave cresting over the United States. At the time, I was a yoga teacher at four universities and running a yoga ashram in Tampa, Florida. It was an incredible era when supernatural, divine interventions were commonplace. I was miraculously swept into the Kingdom of God in a day’s time. Then, four months later, I gave away everything I...

Hearing the phrase—“the evil eye”—strikes fear in the hearts of those who are superstitious. It involves a belief that a malevolent glare directed toward a person can cause misfortune, harm, injury, and even catastrophic problems. Is this true? Does a person need protection? When Jesus identified an “evil eye” in His teaching, what was He referring to? Do we need to be concerned? The truth will se...