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NASB | Ephesians 2:2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:2 in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God]. |
Bible Question: Is it contradictory to believe in the Bible and also to believe in Extra Terrestrial Beings (i.e. aliens from other planets) |
Bible Answer: God is so awesome. I read or learn something and the next day there is a question about it posted. The following comes from "The End Time Occult Invasion: Entertaining Spirits Unaware", a book that exposes many of the subtle deceptions of the evil one and provides tools to effectively combat the encroachment of the New Age and Occult into our lives and home. Reports of visitors from other worlds are quite common in our society today. Reports have come from rural areas to large cities. Although credibility is questionable in some cases more than 1 astronaut has reported seeing alien craft while in space. Entire city populations have witnessed UFO events that could not be explained. It is hard not to believe in something that many, many people have been an eye witness to. Although I am unaware of any scriptures pertaining to E.T.'s and UFO's scripture does remind us that the devil IS the prince of the power of the air (Eph 2:2) and god of this world (2Cor 4:4). Remember, too, that there are instances throughout scripture that angels have appeared and operated in the physical realm. It is also interesting to note that radars have never detected any UFO's coming INTO our atmosphere although they have been tracked many times while here. When the authors of this book examined UFO and alien phenomenon from a biblical and New Age point of view there were striking parallels. First if you want to read any books on aliens you must go to the occult section of the library. This shows that aliens are closely linked with the occult. Most New Agers believe that aliens have chosen to enlighten them to communicate with them due to their spiritual "enlightenment. The out growth of the UFO phenomomen doctrinally lines up with the world of the occult - not with God's word. If for no other reason, this is a good reason to believe that aliens are nothing more than demons in disguise weaving a web to attract millions today. Their is also, according to the authors Eric Barger and David Benoit, indeed reason to believe that UFO's originate from another dimension than from another planet. In synopsis I believe that it is not against the bible to believe in aliens. We must remember that Satan will and does use many means to deceive his prey. He is the father of lies and illusion. I hope this helps some. |