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This Fascination With The Spiritual Realm
Spirits Unveiled provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the spiritual realm looking at angelology and demonology. Why was this an important topic for you to write a book about?
My upbringing in the charismatic world of television evangelist mixed with the supernatural affected me at an early age. My young mind wondered why Satan was blamed for every sickness and disease. Later, after much study, I discovered God was the one who sent the spirits time after time.
“But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him” (I Samuel 16:14).
Demons became a topic of interest after watching healing ministers pray over my sick mother, who suffered from Parkinson’s. These men spoke as if they had the power to cast out demons and command angelic beings to do their bidding. Unfortunately, my believing mother did not become healed until she took her last breath. However, I do believe in the power of freedom from torment, but at times that looks drastically different.
As a teenager, I dug in deeper. This fascination with the spiritual realm took me on a journey. Before computers, I wore out my concordance looking up every passage where Jesus/Yeshua or one of his apostles cast out demons–which presented the question, who cast out demons in the Old Testament before Jesus came? Did demons exist, and if so, why do we not read of them in the Old Testament?
How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
I started writing the first two books in the series (Unmasking the Unseen) about 13 years ago but soon realized I needed more research. Some of the study was hands-on training as I was thrust into deliverance ministry for a year back in 2009. Without this experience, the first books in the series would not have been written. During my stretch at the congregation, I found that many things were being taught incorrectly due to ignorance of the Bible’s original context. I decided people needed the information I was gathering. It has been a ten-year process with much research–a labor of love for the broken.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your book?
I hope that readers unlearn the lies they have been taught that provoke fear concerning the spiritual realm and that leaders will glean from these books. Not everything is a demon or devil. Our greatest enemy is usually staring back at us in the mirror. On the flip side, I also hope my readers begin to have childlike faith in a creator who can send angels unaware.
Are you planning a third book in the Unmasking the Unseen Series? If so, what topics will that book cover, and when can readers expect it to be out?
Yes! Part Three, Wolves Unseen, is coming out soon and there is a Part Four, King Revealed, that should be out before the end of the year.
In Book Three, Wolves Unseen, we will examine wolves in sheep’s clothing, cults, the tithe, the role of women, and a religious system that has pulled the wool over the eyes of Christians for centuries. Next, in Book Four, King Revealed, we will discover who the Messiah is and who He is not.
How did the Lion from the tribe of Judah become a smiling Savior on a car bumper sticker (Jesus loves you) or a bracelet WWJD (What would Jesus do?)? But will the real Messiah please stand up?
I hope my readers will continue with the series.
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In Spirits Unveiled, Manning calls attention to the harmful tactics used in the deliverance ministry, such as binding and loosing, generational curses, and false doctrines concerning sickness, while shedding light on demons and deliverance. Spirits Unveiled investigates Hellenism, Greek thought, and the exile to Babylon that affected ancient Judaism concerning angelic spirits and demons. Read the entire series Unmasking the Unseen to examine doctrines that have evolved.
Spirits Unveiled: A Theological Unveiling of the Spiritual Realm
Prepare to be enthralled by Tekoa Manning’s riveting exploration of the spiritual realm in their book, Spirits Unveiled. Manning meticulously dissects the nature and origins of angelic beings, specters, and demons, simultaneously unraveling the intricacies of the deliverance ministry and shedding light on the common misconceptions propagated within it. Grounding observations in biblical teachings, Manning offers readers a nuanced understanding of demonic entities and the processes of deliverance.
In Spirits Unveiled, Manning deftly navigates the historical contexts of spiritual beliefs, incorporating elements of Hellenism and the Babylonian exile. Through a careful study of these ancient perspectives, she weaves a compelling connection between past and present, gifting readers with an all-encompassing understanding of the spiritual sphere.
The spiritual world is a source of diverse beliefs and is often subject to many misconceptions. Some affirm the existence of spirits, while others remain skeptical. Manning, drawing on substantial personal encounters, adeptly demystifies the nature of various spirits, serving as a reliable guide through this profound yet mystifying realm.
A paramount theme underscored in Spirits Unveiled is the necessity of protecting children from the potentially harmful aspects of the spiritual world, such as witchcraft. Manning astutely warns against corporations that subtly endorse sorcery through innocuous-seeming products, potentially inflicting adverse effects on unsuspecting consumers. Rather than asserting their views, Manning utilizes thoughtful biblical citations and personal anecdotes to illuminate and steer readers.
Manning’s probing examination of biblical teachings, specifically those of Jesus concerning spirits, held me spellbound throughout.
For those intrigued by spirituality, Spirits Unveiled (Unmasking the Unseen Series Part 2): A Theological Unveiling of the Spiritual Realm is an indispensable read. Its insightful dissection of biblical scriptures and narratives serves as a remarkable guide for readers keen on comprehending the labyrinthine world of spirits.
Pages: 213 | ASIN : B0C2GW9LRN
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