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Invasion of Other Gods: The Seduction of New Age Spirituality
New Age philosophy is really ancient paganism repackaged for modern consumption. David Jeremiah shows how this new spirituality is flooding our culture with teachings and terminology that clearly contradict the Christian Gospel.
225 pages, Hardcover
First published December 31, 1969
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David Jeremiah
820 books890 followersDr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Radio and Television Ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, felt God’s calling on his life at a very early age. Born February 13, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Jeremiah was raised in a family deeply committed to ministry. At the age of eleven, Dr. Jeremiah and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio where his father, Dr. James T. Jeremiah, was the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and in 1953 became the President of Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
As Dr. Jeremiah was sensitive to God’s leading in his life, he followed in his father’s footsteps. In 1963, Dr. Jeremiah received a Bachelor of Arts from Cedarville College. In that same year, Dr. Jeremiah married his college sweetheart, Donna Thompson who also was attending Cedarville College as a business major. He went on to earn a Masters degree in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1967. He completed additional graduate work at Grace University and was granted the Doctor of Divinity degree from Cedarville College in 1981.
In 1969, Dr. Jeremiah began Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and developed a Christian school grades K through 12. In the 12 years he served as pastor, Blackhawk Baptist Church grew from 7 families to 1300 members. He also launched The Bible Hour television program.
Dr. Jeremiah heeded God’s call, and in 1981 he and his family moved to California where he became the senior pastor of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, now Shadow Mountain Community Church.
Shadow Mountain Community Church is one of the largest churches in San Diego County. It is also the home of Southern California Seminary and Christian Unified Schools.
As Dr. Jeremiah began his ministry at Shadow Mountain, he felt God’s calling to continue the broadcast ministry he started in Fort Wayne. In 1982, Turning Point Ministries became a reality.
Today, Turning Point's 30-minute radio program is heard nationally and internationally on over 1800 stations and translator/satellators. In recognition of Dr. Jeremiah’s commitment to teaching the Word of God, he received the Broadcaster of the Year Award in 1999 from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in August 2002, received the Award of Merit from the Western Chapter of National Religious Broadcasters for Excellence in Broadcasting and Faithfulness in Service, and in 2006 Turning Point received the Best Radio Teaching Program Award. Dr. Jeremiah has served on the Board of Directors for the NRB since 1996.
Turning Point launched a television program in 1982 in San Diego and went nationwide in 2000. Now seen around the world through cable and satellite technology, as well as on terrestrial stations all across the United States, conservative estimates suggest that close to 200 million homes around the world have access to Dr. Jeremiah's Bible teaching each week. Turning Point Television offers a half-hour Bible study message and a full hour worship service with the same great preaching. Carried on several national and international networks such as TBN, ION, and INSP, Turning Point Television has most recently been added to Middle East TV Network and BET, the Black Entertainment Network.
Dr. Jeremiah is a sought-after conference speaker for organizations around the country. He frequently speaks at Cedarville College, Dallas Theological Seminary, Moody Bible Institute, Billy Graham Training Center, Phil Waldrep’s Senior Adult Celebrations and numerous NFL, NBA and Baseball chapels.
Along with his speaking schedule around the country, Dr. Jeremiah also finds time to fulfill another passion in his life, writing. His books are always gripping and right to the point. Some of his books include Escape the Coming Night, The Power of Encouragement, What the Bible Says About Angels, Prayer The Great Adventure, which brought him The Gold Medallion Award in 1998, God In You, Gifts from God
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February 24, 2022
This book is super problematic in a gazillion ways - and I say that as a Christian pastor with four years of graduate school study. I would give it 0 stars if not for the entertainment value of Jeremiah’s ridiculous insights. There was a sentence here and there that I didn’t wholeheartedly disagree with, but they were buried in a mess of accusations about the “satanic” and “occult” - not to mention the blatant misunderstanding and disrespect of other religions and cultures. Only waste your time with this if you’re looking for a little laugh.
May 23, 2020
Having read Jeremiah's, "Escape The Coming Night," and listened to him on radio many times, I was really looking forward to reading this. It was 1996. The first adult level book I read after being saved was, "Dark Secrets of the New Age," by Texe Marrs. Six years later, I was ready for an update on the Satanic movement that once kept me from the Biblical Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
I wasn't completely disappointed. But I wasn't completely satisfied. There is some good information but like most evangelicals, there was little said about the new age apostasy of the Roman Catholic Church, the Charismatic movement and what would become known as the Emergent Church movement.
So, this gets the nod with 3 stars. But it could have been so much better. Should have been...
I wasn't completely disappointed. But I wasn't completely satisfied. There is some good information but like most evangelicals, there was little said about the new age apostasy of the Roman Catholic Church, the Charismatic movement and what would become known as the Emergent Church movement.
So, this gets the nod with 3 stars. But it could have been so much better. Should have been...
February 20, 2024
An interesting read that puts the US evangelical reaction to postmodernism and a post-Christian West in the mid-90s era into perspective. The book is outdated in many ways in 2024, however, and reeks of a bit of shortsighted "Satanic panic" while still having a skeleton of timeless Christian truth.
September 13, 2020
Rev. Jeremiah is perhaps one of the most conservative preachers in America. Most of this book is but a dire warning on how cultural influences are "satanic" in nature; a rambling diatribe against US popular culture.
March 8, 2016
Finally, substantive information on what's happening in our culture, but more importantly, to our faith!
I rated this book with 4 stars. It would have been higher if it hadn't ended with 32% still remaining to read! I was so looking forward to more information. I found this book to be enlightening and answered many questions I had on the subject. Especially how our own churches are being affected.
I rated this book with 4 stars. It would have been higher if it hadn't ended with 32% still remaining to read! I was so looking forward to more information. I found this book to be enlightening and answered many questions I had on the subject. Especially how our own churches are being affected.
May 23, 2015
This book was published 15 years ago. A lot has happened since that time including the war on terrorism. I wish I could have read this book back then, it may have helped me understand a lot of what is going on today. A good book, but it could be updated
November 8, 2017
There is a stealth invasion going on! It affects our churches as well as business corporations, healthcare, and our education system. Who are these invaders, and what do they want? Are some of them hiding out in your own home?
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