The spiritual realm is home to various entities, both benevolent and malevolent, that interact with humans in complex ways. According to Hebrews 9:27 and Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, the afterlife is a reality, and humans will face judgment after death. Ephesians 6:12 warns of spiritual forces of darkness that seek to oppose God's people, while Leviticus 19:31 prohibits seeking guidance from spirits of the dead. The resurrection of Jesus, as recorded in Luke 24:37-40, demonstrates God's power over the spiritual realm and reassures believers of His ultimate authority.
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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten. Their love, their hate, and their envy have already vanished, and they will never again have a share in all that is done under the sun.
You must not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out, or you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” And when He had said this, He showed them His hands and feet.
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.