Confronting Familiar Spirits: Counterfeits to the Holy Spirit

by Frank Hammond

FAMILIAR SPIRITS ARE COUNTERFEITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT So much of Satan's kingdom on earth is based on the transmission of knowledge and power from the supernatural realm to the physical realm. A person can form and develop a close relationship with an evil spirit, willfully or through ignorance.When a person forms a relationship with an evil spirit, he then has a familiar spirit. People can gain influence and talent, they can become powerful and wealthy, through forming a relationship with evil spirits or "spirit guides." All of it, every ounce of their gain is based on the counterfeiting of the wortk of the Holy Spirit. The danger that arises from accessing supernatural power other than through the Holy Spirit is that it brings spiritual defilement. “Regard not them that have familiar spirits… to be defiled by them : I am the Lord your God.” (Lev. 19:31) Anyone who has fellowship with God, and who is led by the Holy Spirit, does not need a familiar spirit, for God provides him with all that he needs. Through the power and might of the Holy Spirit , we achieve our maximum effect here on earth. Far, far greater is He that is within us than the [imposters] from the demonic kingdom, familiar spirits, who are in the world. Now imagine what the Holy Spirit is capable of when we submit to the Baptism in the Spirit (Acts 2), as happened within the early Church.

Genres: Spirituality

Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Frank Hammond was a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with over forty years experience as a pastor and teacher in the Body of Christ. He has authored numerous books, DVDs and compact discs on spiritual warfare and family relationships, with translations in several languages. He is probably best known for his book Pigs In The Parlor. Frank and his wife Ida Mae Hammond were both brought up in solid Christian homes in eastern Texas. Frank and Ida Mae engaged in pastoral ministry for over thirty years. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, ministering with a major emphasis in the area of deliverance.

Reviews

[Kesha J Boston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much Needed

This book blessed me and brought me out of spiritual bondage. I am greatful to the Lord Jesus Christ for his scarifice on Calavry for my sins.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Very simplistic description that's easy to understand and informational.
Very basic and good beginning basic in sure his other books will also be a good.

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!!

This is a great short book on familiar spirits, I wish it was much more to read.
Thanks for it!

[Bose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope to be blessed by it.

[Richard Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Information

The enlightenment of knowing that we can open doors to these familiar spirits and not even knowing that we did. Thank you for this information. Many blessings!

[Adrienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I purchased a copy and a few others in the "Frank Hammond Booklet Series". I wish I would have read that closely, because it is just that, a booklet which is less than 30 pages long. I believe it is only 20 pages.

I have become familiar with 'familiar spirits' and wrote about it in "The Day Begins with Christ" to give insight about necromancy, etc. but get even more in depth with real life experiences in eBook: "Unleashing the Spirits, Vol. 1-3". But I like how the author tells us how we can easily be deceived by the cunning enemy, with one example about a former pastor who passed and the congregation member(s) believed they were speaking with her and not the familiar spirit. I know once I lost someone I loved and felt their spirit came to visit but when I spoke the word of God to leave I have not been in contact with that spirit over 20 years. Now I had a dream about them what life could have been like if he was still alive (about 10 yrs after we met) and do not believe he is visiting me in my dreams.

I am seeing scriptures in relation to the topic but most importantly, want to see not only the deception of familiar spirits but how to discern and remove them. Next, I will read "Soul Ties" and purchased "Pigs in the Parlor" of which I never understood this title for a book but was suggested by another believer of Christ to read it years ago...and remember enjoying the read.

Adrienna Turner, Author of Unleashing the Spirits.
adriennaturner.net

[sidony smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful Revelations

This book has some simple but profound insights into things of the Spirit, every believer in the power of The Holy Spirit should read this book!!!! Very quick read, don't care about the cost, the lessons are priceless!!

[Dorrington Darling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Opened my eyes to things that I was doing in my life that all the time was right. But this book brings clarity and a lot of understanding to my doubts that I was carrying with me for so long.