The Divine Council Worldview (ft.

[@jenndavin]

Dr. Heiser changed my relationship with my Bible. I can't wait until we have long conversations with Jesus.

[@roybatty2544]

AMEN..same here

[@TommyStahr]

You can have long conversations with Jesus now. It's called being constant in prayer. The problem with Christianity is the image of the Beast, bringing false prophets and thieves. Rev 13:11-16 & Rev 18 are America. Two horns "like a lamb" are right-wing Christians and Catholics who think they're of God but are not. Bigotry and idolatry killed Christianity. 1946themovie proves the Bible is not anti-gay. Jesus said in Matthew 7 JUDGE NOT OR YOU'LL BE JUDGED! The religious right hurt people with their votes. Anti-gay & anti-choice are ANTI-CHRIST lies. Jesus is coming soon for this born-again gay stoner Jew while most Christians are left behind because of bigotry and idolatry. The Mark of the Beast is SIN. We must be born again. John 3:3. 666=YOU. Compare Exodus and Rev 13:16 & Matt 5:29. The Mark of the Beast is symbolic and spiritual, the IMAGE OF THE BEAST IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF T YOU! TV, movies, Facebook, KZbin, Instagram, tik-tok, X, etc. What we fill our minds with and give our time proves who our God is. It’s Jesus or the Beast. The world is the Beast. Turn off the world and turn on Jesus! ❤ Luke 21:24 is fulfilled. Times almost up! Are we watching & praying or watching TV and playing games all day? It's idolatry.

[@Needassistance]

The last 10 minutes is so powerful. The demons are defeated. The longer they keep the church distracted the longer they can exsist. We must share the gospel.

[@TommyStahr]

The demons are defeated? Yes, on the cross they lost eternal life, which is now only in Jesus. The gospel HAS ALREADY GONE THROUGH THE WORLD! The whole world knows about Jesus, but nobody actually listens to or obeys Him anymore. Why? Idolatry of the Beast image. Who's the "Prince of the power of the air"? (Ephesians 2:2). How does TV, etc, get to us? Through the air. 2Thess2:11 is here. The church is fallen. They believe THE LIE. Rev 13:11-16 & Rev 18 are America. Two horns like a lamb are right-wing Christians and Catholics. The GOP LIES, USA DIES! Rev 9:11. What's his name in Hebrew? 😱

[@tboned1]

You will live forever in our hearts on KZbin for your great teaching

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

We'll meet him one day soon

[@roybatty2544]

I wish I had all his videos on DVDs

[@joelembrey8291]

Another great lesson from Dr.Mike . THANKS for showing. Now until that day we all gather around the Throne . Amen,Amen

[@michaeljmasseri973]

Terrible Terrible! He just said that the whole Bible isn't about Jesus. Especially the levidical laws

[@tuxcollins2718]

Dear God- no, he didn't! The Bible isn't all about Jesus, so we understand the view of the World by reading the Bible!! Dr. Mike told us a great way to read the Bible like fiction! He's trying to build a framework! Once you see it -you can't unsee it!

[@teresaradsick7314]

What an amazing overview of the Unseen Realm. So thankful to have access to Dr. Mike's stuff as he has moved on to heaven. So on with the job...

[@saosaoldian6742]

Thank you so much for posting these. His work changed my life as a Christian for over 30 years. So grateful that these are preserved.

[@brendag8418]

So thankful for a fellow Christian making Dr. Heiser known to me. God does so answer our prayers for an increase in knowledge of His word.

[@carissafranz226]

I can’t thank Dr Heiser enough for his work! I will thankyou on the day we are all together before the throne! If that’s even in my mind, I’m sure I’ll be too busy worshipping Jesus! ❤️

[@Yayas_World29]

So many times during this presentation, I started to tear up finally understanding the heart of our father. ❤. Thank you Dr. Mike. 🙌

[@debbietweedy9922]

Me too. I tear up frequently about his loss. Love to his wife and family, thank you for sharing Mike with us. Until we meet in person. 😢

[@georgeins.c.494]

Wow! Psalm 82. I will never read my Bible the same way again.

[@dottie2073]

Dr. Mike Heiser may have passed on to glory but he is still here teaching us! What an eye-opening lecture! He has connected ALL the dots for us!

[@JesseDCS1]

Thank you sooo much 🙏 I really miss him a whole lot😢 I pray The Comforter is holding his beautiful family. I know He is! I'm just so thankful we have all his teachings, made by wonderful, kind caring people like you 🙏❤ Dr Heiser is a Legend. I thank Yahweh❤ for him🙏

[@karricompton]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this condensation of one of the most important teachings I’ve ever heard.

[@dustybeckett4540]

Mike was a true treasure to the body of Christ. He is sorely missed. The Bible literally opened up for so many of us due to Mike"s teaching.

[@ll77rre3]

SO GREAT!!! I LOVE THIS!!! SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!! Thanks Rob!! REALLY appreciate it....GOD'S BEST BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU!!!😊

[@joshjeffrey2761]

Outstanding!

[@johnsey2625]

Thank God for him to use you Dr Heiser to explain the Bible clearly. So much things now makes sense about the Bible! It’s truly fascinating and makes me want to read more about God’s word. 🙏

[@susanalexander7435]

Thank you for sharing with us. Dr. Michael Heiser's teaching help us to understand Bible. Many of my questions are answered in his messages. It very sad that he is no more with us. But in everything, to God be the glory.

[@kittendecay07]

ever since I have stumbled across his teachings, I am reading and studying my bible in a completely different way.

[@supersasquatch]

"Jesus is not Oprah." I'll make a T-shirt of this lol

[@chuckabean1]

1:18:53 "When God gets His full number of Gentiles back in the family (of Israel) the second coming happens, Israel is re-awakened and 'then the end will come." So grateful for this man and his careful study of scripture.

[@risingstorm1]

Thank you…..

[@fromthewrath2come]

The Bible makes perfect sense and has complete internal integrity. Thank you Dr. Heiser for helping me see this Truth.

[@sarw9294]

Absolutely profound!!!🤯 I found myself in tears at the end. Marvelous!! Joyous!!

[@Ariahdiaz992]

Awesome TRUTH❤

[@roybatty2544]

Thank you. This Is So Excellent. Dr Michael Heiser Gives Us A Deeper, Bigger, Better, Understanding of God's Holy Word & His Unseen Rhelm.

[@dontatme3844]

This information is all so new to me and I’m honestly terrified in a brilliant way

[@jeanettethatcher6673]

Love you Michael God loves you and your family

[@Papasquatch73]

Dr Heiser has so much content. He still is such a great resource. It took me a little while to be able to listen to this content. I don’t know I felt a great whole. I’m glad I’m back. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@Elkviewwv]

I so much enjoyed this video. I have learned from Dr Heiser a direction, not from a religious point or idea but from an earnest seeking truths.

[@KenaCadena]

What a great teacher...... My sensei....!!!!

[@victoriaz8971]

What a wonderful presentation! Thank you. 🇮🇱✝️🇺🇲 Matthew 16:26 Revelation 13:17

[@mimim6681]

Thank you for posting. RIP Mike I’m learning so much from him 😢

[@lapetitemoma]

I have to confess, I've always thought God had other gods around him. One reason is I took the words at face value and didn't need to ask. I'm not a scholar and I don't know Hebrew or Greek. Sometimes people can have a simple mind and still know stuff. I've always trusted in the Lord, and I can see where all the scholars can educate themselves to death that they can't see the message. I skipped out of 11th grade English cause she was teaching about mythology. I'm kinda glad I did. My son is like everyone else and refuses to acknowledge Dr. Micheal, so it has become a wedge we can't talk about. Pray for him that he opens his heart to the truth. Thank you Dr. Heiser for the delightful lecture, and confirming to me what I already suspected.

[@chrisalvarado2725]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Ive got to take your online course. I praise God for guiding me to your stuff. I've been so hungry and have finally food some food. Thank you!

[@hansarildtangeraas237]

Love these kind of teachings, thank's a lot.

[@corinnebrosseau6896]

His books are phenominal...total dedication to show His word and the meanings. Have all of them.😅

[@JESUS555]

You are my favorite and I'm thankful. Oneday brother will see you again. Your I'm that unseen realm forsure😊

[@RameshBaburbabu]

🎯 Key Takeaways for my quick navigation: ( I hope it might help someone ) 00:00 📚 *Introduction and Purpose of Unseen Realm* - The speaker introduces himself as Dr. Mike Heiser, executive director of The Awakening School of Theology. - Purpose: Provide a brief introduction to several threads from "The Unseen Realm," emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of scripture. - Encourages listeners to take the context of scripture seriously, beyond just looking at the verses immediately surrounding the one being studied. 02:06 🌐 *Contextual Challenges in Bible Study* - Emphasizes the need to understand the context of the biblical writers' worldview and agenda. - Discusses the issue of "Christian skepticism," where believers tend to selectively dismiss or downplay certain supernatural elements in the Bible. - Urges Christians to read the Old Testament in its ancient Near Eastern context and the New Testament in light of the intertestamental literature. 07:08 📖 *Importance of Embracing the Fullness of Scripture* - Highlights that while the core message of the gospel is accessible without deep biblical study, understanding the fullness of scripture requires delving into less familiar, supernatural aspects. - Encourages embracing the entire biblical narrative, including aspects like sacred space, cosmic geography, and the battle between the true God and other gods. - Stresses that certain passages, often considered "weird," were crucial to an ancient person's understanding and should not be overlooked. 11:13 🔗 *Connecting the Dots and Reading the Bible Intelligently* - Advocates for reading the Bible with an awareness of connectivity, treating it as an intelligently designed narrative. - Urges readers to approach the Bible as they would a novel, expecting intentional connections and threads throughout the text. - Emphasizes that "Unseen Realm" provides a framework for seeing the connectivity and story within the Bible. 13:44 🛑 *Avoiding Post-biblical Filters* - Advises against using post-biblical filters, such as creeds, to interpret scripture. - Recommends reading the Old Testament in its ancient contexts (plural) and the New Testament in light of the intertestamental literature. - Encourages readers not to dismiss a supernatural worldview, asserting that it is crucial for understanding the biblical narrative presented in "Unseen Realm." 21:49 🕊️ *Introduction to the Divine Council Concept* - The speaker introduces the concept of the Divine Council based on biblical passages. - Emphasis on the assembly in the heavenly realms, comparing heavenly beings to the Lord. - Reference to Psalm 89 and the idea of the council in the skies. 23:22 📜 *Yehusha' Quotation of Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34* - Explanation of Jesus quoting Psalm 82:6 in John 10:34. - Interpretation of the term "sons of God" in the context of Psalm 82. - Discussion on the misinterpretation of Jesus defending his deity using Psalm 82. 26:01 ⚖️ *Psalm 82 as a Framework for Understanding Jesus' Declaration* - Connecting Psalm 82 to Jesus' declaration of being one with the Father in John 10. - Explanation of how Psalm 82 supports Jesus' claim of being Lord of the Heavenly Host. - Clarification of the misunderstood idea that Jesus is equating himself with ordinary humans. 28:54 🌌 *Divine Council Meeting in 1 Kings **22:19**-23* - Examination of the divine council meeting in 1 Kings 22 involving the prophet Micaiah. - Emphasis on the participation of spirits in the decision-making process. - Rejection of interpretations that limit the divine council concept to human assemblies. 30:56 🏛️ *Divine Council in Daniel 7:9-10, 7:21-22* - Introduction to the divine council concept in Daniel 7:9-10 and 7:21-22. - Highlighting the council's role in deciding the fate of empires. - Emphasis on the Ancient of Days and the judgment scene. 34:37 📖 *Elohim: Generic Term for Spiritual Beings* - Explanation of the term Elohim as a generic term for spiritual beings. - Illustration of the diverse usage of Elohim in the Hebrew Bible. - Clarification that Elohim doesn't imply a specific set of attributes. 41:28 🔒 *Yahweh's Uniqueness Among the Elohim* - Affirmation of Yahweh's uniqueness among the Elohim. - Reiteration of Yahweh's exclusive attributes as stated in the Hebrew Bible. - Emphasis on understanding Elohim as a generic term without implying polytheism. 43:42 📖 *Understanding Psalm 8 and encountering theological discomfort,* - Exploring the encounter with challenging biblical passages (Psalm 8, Psalm 82). - Confrontation with personal theology and the choice between beliefs and scriptural content. 45:06 🌐 *Interpreting phrases like "there's none besides me" in Deuteronomy 4:35,* - Phrases like "there's none besides me" are statements of incomparability, not denials of existence. - Demonstrating the synonymous use of phrases related to gods and hosts of heaven in Deuteronomy. - Resolving potential contradictions by understanding the context of incomparability. 48:44 ✝️ *Addressing the question of Jesus as the Son of God amid Divine sons,* - Explaining the coexistence of Jesus as the Son of God with other Divine sons in the Old Testament. - Analyzing the uniqueness of Jesus as the monogenes son in John 3:16. - Connecting the theological concept of Jesus as unique with his divine nature. 51:40 🌍 *Exploring the significance of Deuteronomy 32 worldview,* - Positioning Deuteronomy 32 as a foundational worldview in understanding divine counsel. - Introducing the concept of divine beings influencing geopolitical entities (Daniel 10). - Highlighting the three reasons for the chaotic state of the world: the fall, Genesis 6:1-4, and Babel. 55:08 🏛️ *Unveiling the connection between Genesis 11 (Tower of Babel) and Deuteronomy 32,* - Revealing the connection between the Tower of Babel incident (Genesis 11) and Deuteronomy 32. - Emphasizing the significance of Babel as a turning point in divine-human relationships. - Explaining the assignment of nations to other gods based on Deuteronomy 32:8-9. 57:57 📜 *Examining textual variations and the significance of Sons of God in Deuteronomy 32,* - Comparing the textual variations in Deuteronomy 32:8-9, with emphasis on the phrase "sons of God." - Highlighting the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint in preserving the original reading. - Establishing the theological connection between Babel, divine assignment, and the nations. 01:05:54 🌍 *Geographical Dominion in Deuteronomy 32 Worldview* - Paul uses terms denoting geographical dominion in Deuteronomy 32 worldview. - Acts 2 demonstrates a pattern related to Deuteronomy 32, connecting languages and locations. - The geographical distribution in Acts 2 aligns with the Nations of Genesis 10, following the scattering at Babel. 01:10:06 🗺️ *Mapping the Spread of the Gospel in Acts* - Acts 2 illustrates a strategy: start with Jewish presence in the East, then move to Gentiles. - Geographical distribution in Acts 2 mirrors Genesis 10 nations, covering the same regions. - The book of Acts shows a transition from reaching Israelite-associated places to reaching Gentiles. 01:11:54 🇪🇸 *Spain: Uncovered Territory in Acts* - Paul's desire to reach Spain (Tarshish) stems from it being the last Gentile place not covered in Acts. - Spain represents the final location from Genesis 10 yet to hear the gospel. - Paul's journey to Spain aligns with his mission to proclaim the gospel to all disinherited places. 01:17:00 🌌 *Resurrection, Ascension, and Defeat of Powers* - The resurrection and ascension of Christ signify the defeat and dismissal of principalities and powers. - Christ's ascension to the right hand of God nullifies the authority once given to the fallen gods. - Believers are called to carry out the Great Commission as a form of spiritual warfare, dispelling fear of the defeated powers. 01:20:10 ⚖️ *Great Commission Feasibility and Spiritual Warfare* - Fulfilling the Great Commission is not an impossible task if evangelism spreads exponentially. - Spiritual warfare, often misunderstood, is essentially fulfilling the Great Commission. - The powers of Darkness attempt to delay their destiny by distracting and corrupting the Church.

[@rudiefierloos394]

Zo goed, dankjewel ❤

[@stevergee]

This is a fascinating and very accurate understanding and explanation of the plan of redemption of God sending the Christ to the earth to secure the victory for mankind. The mystery of godliness is an additional aspect that Michael may not really have picked up on, the prophetic aspect of Christ and the Bride. We will not only replace the fallen sons of god in governing the nations, but we will also transition into the position as the Bride, while the obedient nation of Israel will then take our place in the high council. Then as the Bride in the ages of God, we will continue to partner with Christ in expanding the creation of God through out all eternity. That is a beautiful story.

[@duckrivermama66]

👁👁 Hey Doc‼️ Thank you for this teaching. Sure wish I could have studied under you. I have an M Div, and only encountered the things typically taught regarding any of these topics. What I have gleaned about them comes from my own questionings, my personal research, and videos like this one. I started my seminary studies late, I'm older, finished in 2014. How I would love to take your courses, but probably can't afford it, now. I will keep my eyes open for more from you. Keep on keeping on.

[@theyouthexodus8077]

Dr. Heiser addresses two critical misconceptions surrounding his book: 1. GOD'S ASEITY: Critics argue that Dr. Heiser's perspective suggests God requires a family to be complete, undermining His self-sufficiency. However, Dr. Heiser explicitly states that God is entirely self-sufficient, needing no one to exist or maintain His divine nature. Instead, He chooses to create spirit beings, relating to them as a family through divine love and sovereign choice. 1. POLYTHEISM: Some fear Dr. Heiser's ideas blur the lines between monotheism and polytheism, implying a pagan or polytheistic worldview. Dr. Heiser rigorously counters this, demonstrating that his perspective: - Affirms the singular, all-encompassing sovereignty of the one true God. - Clarifies the nature of spirit beings, emphasizing their created, subordinate status. Dr. Heiser's work carefully navigates these complexities, upholding the integrity of Christian monotheism while exploring the biblical concept of divine family.

[@jefflowrythor]

I so miss this man of God.

[@FewPewPewRah]

God Bless!

[@ClayBritton]

You're on the right path! You have literally helped me in Unbelievable ways for about 8 months. Literally. I too have held off contacting you because of my own purpose, but rest assured. You, my friend, are light. No doubt. And, very very blessed. Keep going and FIGHT and fear. You're a warrior, not a worrier. Right?

[@jamesfisherman7669]

I’m new watching and learning about the teachings of Dr. Heisler and he is right - the bible commentators leave out the super natural aspect of the OT (Gen.6 in particular), but with the 2nd temple literature spec the Dead Sea scrolls and the original language (Hebrew) reading of the OT text starting with Psalms 82, Psalms 89 , Det.32:8-9 - the divine assembly or council became evident and all the dots connect where -Daniel, Paul, Peter and Jude,s theology can be traced through the Bible!😅and we thank God for his life🙏😇 And what makes Dr. Heisler different from all the others and believable is his background as a Bible scholar where he specialized and devoted his life in OT and Hebrew and his overall grasp of the Bible. To me, he saw the connections and he made a lot of sense😍

[@luccasouza5572]

Man, i've just had an epiphany! Doesn't this point us to the Millenium??

[@dennismaher9533]

LOVE DR. MIKE

[@pyrsartur3675]

What Heiser says here is sooooo important. It’s hard to believe the church has watered this down, to almost new age minimalism. We were all taught that Jesus was just saying humans are also sons of God. But it is obvious from the context he was saying nothing of the sort. It took me several listens to truly let this sink in. Thank you God for Michael Heiser. Thank you Jesus for referring to Psalm 82 like you did. I am sad it took your church so long to get it!

[@tinah.9864]

God called this man to a mission and he completed it. He even continued to teach by the way he maintained such dignity when he was being called Home.

[@AlYoung-pk5cu]

Wonderful👏oh how I appreciate Dr Heiser☝️

[@karenshepherd8736]

My appreciation of Michael keeps growing. Hope he has good laughs with Chuck, and other great teachers and authors who have passed recently.

[@ramondominguezb.4411]

RIP Dr. Heiser , See you soon in the council

[@FrankLaszloLazPaints]

God appreciates being loved as much as you do, and that's it!

[@Enoch591]

Like king Author puts himself as a equal of His knights of the round table.

[@AcM.5233]

I'm in Florida and I'm looking for schooling for just this. Can i please get more information. Being disabled, a burn victim that burnt to death and experienced the afterlife, now, no longer being able to work, God has been calling me to his work. Thank you and God Bless

[@traildude7538]

Listening to Dr. Mike I sometimes feel like I never really heard the Gospel before, just some shadow of it like a paper-thin image that's supposed to be 3-D.

[@cindyelliott6235]

Agreed!!

[@susangriffis1588]

that's one of my favorites. "...well, there's one, but i hate that guy..."

[@outwest6338]

WOW!

[@drewmac9270]

God doesnt *need* a council... but He is just.

[@philipbuckley759]

sounds like a sample study should be conducted...

[@carlossanz7896]

Do I really miss Dr. Heiser!

[@suem6004]

Heiser rediscovered LDS theology. Smith almost 2 centuries ago talked about the divine council in heaven with other god entities because the bible itself confirms it. Yet, Heiser could never get past his bigotry to ever admit LDS are right and were right before him.

[@davidruffels1896]

Does anyone have a map of the world naming the sons of God who were given authority over each region. I am in France where Artemis seems to have control. Her priestess Aristarche seems to have come from Ephesus and colonised Marseille France. This I know about France. However, I don't know about other nations. Does anyone know the gods of the nations today?

[@LydiaMartindale]

Very interesting - a question that I have wondered too. What would you say is the manifestation of Artemis in France?

[@davidruffels1896]

@@LydiaMartindale In France (Marseille is where I live) there appears to have been a virgin mother deity represented with statues, pictures and any sort of honour for the past 2600 years. She was Artemis for the Greeks, Dianna for the Romans, Mary for Christianised Romans, then Marianna since the French Revolution. Her image is on everything to do with the government and is considered to be the personification of French values. So her significance runs deep into the French psyche.

[@cynthiaponder8905]

👏👏🙌🙌🙏🙏😇

[@nadzach]

Searching the context means to me searching out every passage in LXX that uses the same keywords as a gospel passage. Jesus is foundational. Although he spoke more than could be written, he deliberately left us with four classes of leassons. Carefully compared side-by-side, Mark was written by a first year student. "Young man" is part of the "mark" word cluster. He may be the young man in the garden. The student in Mark has begun his walk with preparation of the heart. He has a very small light. His faith held out until the ship in the storm got 1/3 across the sea. Mark is being established in salvation by faith. Matthew will reveal the will of the father and righteousness. Luke is about the holiness portion of faith. Only when you have faith for all three of these trimesters are you ready to understand what it means to "become a son of God."

[@ShawnPuryear]

Does God sentence a god to death? Do Angels “die”? Aren’t spiritual beings eternal even if they are created? Much the same as a humans “soul” that began at fertilization?

[@GoemonLovesFujiko]

The Bible speaks hell as death.

[@lukasmakarios4998]

In Psalm 2, v.7, God declares to King David, "Today, I have begotten you." So, saying of Jesus that He is the "only begotten" son doesn't make sense. We need to rethink this. Describing Him as "unique," however, definitely fits.

[@lawrencerider5545]

what electronic bible version are you using and whe can I find it?

[@ryanstivers8797]

I will say though to Dr. Heiser’s credit, I wouldn’t understand the gospel like I do now without this biblical worldview. I really feel like without understanding it you have a partial understanding of the gospel. Jesus said the gospel or good news was that His reign has come and to turn/repent and believe , wouldn’t you deduce that someone or something else has been reigning on the earth? the principalities and powers, the other gods have been reigning on the Earth in all nations, and He’s come to reclaim, reconcile and restore His relationship with humanity, and put and end to the reign of darkness. How do you fully understand that without this world view?

[@thomasbrodrecht6137]

Anyone else know The Lord of Spirits podcast as well?

[@reneebelgard]

Book of Mormon talks of a premarital existence and the council of the God's. He totally os correct.

[@Lance-d4i]

The book of Mormon is false and heretical. It’s a cult.

[@devonm6187]

Yea, it does. It speaks on the council. Its confusing bc in that theology, it seems there are many gods each ruling their own universe or galaxy. Some times I'm not sure what to believe

[@wesstone7571]

You don't need to worry about the powers of darkness. IF you have accepted Christ, repented, and been baptized... Because if you understand scripture and know who you are, know that Christ has given you the authority to cast off evil, to heal, and to manifest in his Holy name. You have to accept this in your heart and know it in your mind. This does not mean that you won't be attacked, tempted, etc.. Christ told us that the world will hate us and persecute us as he was. Demons dwelling in non-believers will attack you. Demons not in flesh bodies will attack you, tempt you, just as in the days of Noah. Do not fear them... stand up in your authority and rebuke them. Know...KNOW that power is yours, given to you by your king and savior. No way there's a battle to the end of this earth and we suddenly aren't Parr of it, when it is over us in the first place.

[@GDG-gorthodoxy]

While holding many orthodox doctrines, Heiser also promoted polytheism and false teaching. There is only ONE God. I’m sure when he got to heaven his first question was “So, where are all the other gods? Where’s the divine council?” And God will tell him that He is God alone and does not know of any other gods, as He clearly says in Isaiah. Hope discerning Christians understand Heiser’s fringe false teaching and Mormon cult errors are not true Biblical teachings.

[@LydiaMartindale]

With all due respect I’m not sure you listened AT ALL? I refer you to 34:37 onward in his talk. He is exceedingly clear there is only ONE Yahweh. He explained in great detail how the term Elohim is an ancient generic term for disembodied spiritual beings and all beings are created by Yahweh. And how the term Elohim has been translated into modern language as ‘gods’ - hence the confusion. I hope this helps? Unless maybe you are objecting to the idea that there are disembodied spiritual beings in existence at all? Although that position would be hard to defend if you read just about any page of the Bible… It might be worth just having an actual listen to what he is saying and checking it off against what the Bible itself says. I’m sure there are lots of arguments to be had with what is in the Bible but I don’t think you are arguing what you think you are. Blessings to you

[@LydiaMartindale]

Furthermore he was not a Mormon at all so that is a strange thing to say. (He wrote an article for a Mormon magazine once to explain how their interpretation is wrong). Be careful when casting judgements when you have not even bothered to seek out the truth first.

[@GDG-gorthodoxy]

@@LydiaMartindale with due respect and in the spirit of grace, I am replying but not trying to start or perpetuate an argument. I am posting publicly to warn others of Heiser’s false teachings. I am aware Michael Heiser never claimed to be a Mormon, but I did listen to him share a story of telling a Mormon his (Heiser) version of the gospel and that he (the Mormon) is “in” and going to heaven without any correction of the Mormon’s christology or soteriology. Maybe Heiser was confused or ignorant that Mormons have a different Jesus? Hard to believe that since Heiser was a scholar. The reason many in the LDS religion befriended Heiser is his pantheism. And yes, I am also aware Heiser claimed there is only one Yahweh, but that’s almost, in the Heiser context, as meaningful as an assertion there is only one Zeus. So I would encourage you not to ascribe to Heiser a belief system of mainstream Christianity that isn’t what Heiser actually taught. I have read the unseen realm and countless videos and podcasts of Heiser, and while some of his doctrine is orthodox, many are of his ideas fanciful and others are simply heretical. They are inconsistent with the whole of Scripture and Heiser has read into the biblical text a hermeneutic approach informed more from extra-biblical texts (the book of Enoch) and pagan literature than from the Bible itself. And BTW Jesus was not a disembodied spirit after His resurrection. Sadly Heiser’s teachings have deceived many. May God (the one and only) lead us all back to the truth of Holy Scripture.

[@Andrew-q3v6b]

Only 9 months old huh

[@michaeljmasseri973]

Or he didnt think this through so well

[@MythWizdom]

The number of Elohim is not "many", the Elohim are the the "bear" and her cubs (Job 38:32), these Elohim (cubs) are seven in number (seven eyes around the throne, seven candles in the menorah)

[@AshePBlack]

Actually the council is all that around the throne in rev but of course they got ranks etc and other el are the 7 in front

[@debbierichards3742]

This is what I've been missing since Dr. Heiser went home. These wonderful lectures being taught.

[@damongoodchild8250]

What I don't get is why God wants anyone to go to war or have "kings" ruling over anyone , if anyone can shed some light on this I'd be grateful to hear your opinions ?

[@miltos9560]

We’ll answers I have acquired. Is Old Testament conversion relied on the belief of other gods and rulers. I’ll summarise, but basically the nations were split and all worshipped other Gods as from Babel. And as we know, the Jews will bring God and redemption to all the nations. So. In order for people to be converted in Old Testament. It was very “who ever’s God is strongest must be real, or in charge.” So Israel would be attacked and go to war, and if they remained faithful to God they would gain victory over their enemies which proved to enemy nations God was the one true all powerful God. This is why during Israel’s exile, the Babylonian’s tried to convert Israel to THEIR God. I wish it was as simple as everyone just follows God but it’s not. In order to undo Gods punishment on the nations, war and fighting was necessary to once again prove Gods power. Thus the nations being ruled by other Gods was necessary.

[@AshePBlack]

Because there's order in heaven, not chaos

[@MrRudymancha]

I think Michael was a Calvinists. 18-50

[@DavidRudat]

Spain is the Iberian peninsula and Iberia is from the word Heber from which comes hebrew that's why Spain.

[@BessieOscar-e6b]

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[@uchepowers]

Sam 82 is referencing to anyone that believes in Jesus Christ, including humans and other heavenly hosts. Revelation 22:9 KJV - Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. John 3:6 KJV - That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Hebrews 12:22-24 KJV - But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

[@uchepowers]

I meant Psalm not Sam

[@TonyMark-me5xb]

42:00 - 46:00 🤔

[@mcgeorgerl]

In John 10, Christ quotes just a portion of Psalm 82 and, I believe, DEFINES the 'gods' of Psalm 82 by stipulating: 1. The "word of God came" to them (John 10:35). 2. They are "sent into the world" (John 10:36). 3. They are "sanctified" by the Father (John 10:36). 4. They do the works of the Father (John 10:37). 5. They are the "children of the Most High" (Psalms 82:7). I'm going to posit that the interpretation can be seen to apply to believers since all 5 defining attributes describe believers. To assert, as Heiser, that these are attributes of only the heavenly host of angels, one would seem to be required to have scripture indicating that these angels were specifically given the "tasks" given in Psalm 82. I do not believe such scripture can be found in our canon. If there is a singular indication that this is not a "divine council" but a judgment of mere mortals, the specific charges of Psalm 82 against these 'elohim' is that there was a failure to see to justice done for the poor, the fatherless, the needy and the afflicted. In this, the message of the prophet Asaph was no different than the psalmist of Psalm 10, or Isaiah ("Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow"), or Jeremiah ("Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place"), or Ezekiel ("Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood. In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow."), or Zechariah (And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.) or Malachi ("And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness... against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts").

[@realtalkwithjordan8026]

Ephesians 1:10- ”as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.“ ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ ‭ Gods whole plan revolved around Jesus. The big picture of the Bible is definitely centered around Jesus. I disagree with Heiser when he said the whole Bible isn’t about Jesus. Obviously every single verse that you ever read is not directly or indirectly related to Jesus of Nazareth but the big picture and “context” of Gods eternal is Jesus Christ. It’s undeniable according to Scripture. The eternal purpose of God is rooted in Jesus Christ: ”so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,“ ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭

[@selfishvirtue28]

7:40 wrong!

[@vonbass1300]

He says , "The bibles not all about Jesus", and gives two examples, "Menstrual laws" and "rutual impurities." He is supposed to be a Bible scholar and chooses his 2 examples that clearly point to Jesus. Both about being unclean, and the temporary way to be considered clean. And the curse that the whole world is under that points to the savior, the redeemer to come first mentioned as the seed of the woman that will crush the seed of the evil one, which is Jesus. From Abraham and Isaac, who was going to be the sacrifice, cared the wood he was to be killed on, and God himself provided the Sacrifice. To Joseph who his own people, his own brothers, "kill" when they sell him to Gentiles, who goes to the Gentiles, saves them, and then forgives his brothers and Even though they dont realise who he is, ends up their savior too. The suffering servant of Isaiah, to God himself leading his people as the son of David who sits on the thrown forever. How do you not see Jesus in the book Jesus said was about him? It contains information about other things, but its clearly about Jesus, the Israelite that would come after Moses that we should listen too. He is the second Adam, the Savior, the actual person all those shadows were pointing too. God stepped into history, to save us. There are no other Gods.

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

Tarshish is not Spain. Spain is Spain. Tarshish is The Philippines. Eber's son Joktan went to The Philippines. Why would King Ferdinand of Aragon contract with Cabot to find Tarshish if Spain was Tarshish? Look at the place names in The Philippines. This was where Solomon's mines were located. This is where Sheba was born. It is also were The Wise Men originated. The Islands had frankincense, myhhr, and gold.

[@reneebelgard]

Premortal*

[@pyrsartur3675]

We have authority to take the gospel to those in bondage to gals gods like Allah, Hindu gods and goddesses, Buddha, Trump, and other gods of our own making. Any deceptions of false salvation or false messiahs, rulers, powers, authorities. There is only one Word of God, Jesus, the unique Son of God, one with the Father. Whose Spirit lives in those who believe as temples of his Spirit. It is truly amazing. It is the most incredible news possible.

[@TheStrangeHermit]

This is pretty obvious if you know anything about Jewish history. Before King Josiah reforms , ancient Jews were Henotheoistic, meaning there was one Most High God, and many lesser gods called The Elohim. It was King Josiah who made Judaism a Monotheistic religion by editing the Torah and replacing the Elohim with the word "Yahweh". Which is why in the old Testament Yahweh is mentioned 6800 times and because of this, Yahweh is made to seem responsible for some of the worst atrocities and genocides in the old Testament. This naturally doesn't sound like a loving and merciful God does it? That's because it wasn't Yahweh commiting these atrocities. It was a lesser Elohim. By changing the Torah, Josiah basically gave Yahweh a bad reputation. El, Asherah, Baal, Shaddai, Elyon, these are just a few of the Elohim of the ancient Israelites. They were all represented in the 1st temple, until Josiah.

[@JonBernson_522]

Thank you for this comment. That makes so much sense now. I could never understand this in the old testament.

[@willielee5253]

🇮🇱✝️Genesis 12:3 is amplified through the deeds ❤️ shown in Matthew 25: 31-46✝️🇮🇱

[@CRoadwarrior]

Heiser's "divine council" worldview is flawed Biblically and logically. We demonstrate that in this series here: The UnBiblical Realm: Refuting Michael Heiser's Divine Council w/Heath Henning.

[@franuche]

I love Dr. Heiser’s teachings in The Unseen Realm and Reversing Hermon, but he makes a mistake when he includes 1 Samuel 28:13 as an instance of Elohim meaning disembodied dead humans. If true, it is the only instance of Elohim used to refer to humans. But the thing summoned by the witch of Endor was not the dead, disembodied Samuel, but a demon or divine being God allowed to deceive the king. There is no place in scripture where humans are referred to as Elohim. They are always divine (heavenly) beings or spirits.

[@carlandre8610]

Psalm 8: 4,5 God is mindful of man Because he has created man in his image, the pinacle of creation made a little lower than God. We will judge and replace Angels and we will be in the Kingdom now and to come. We are not going to Heaven God is coming.to dwell with humans. Humans who have not.rebelled or more correctly have but who have repented. It does not say anywhere in the Bible that God loves the Angels, i am sure that he does but God expresses Love to Humans. Angels would like to understand this mystery. GOD takes humans a mortal and limited creature and makes the. Sos of God adopted into the family Jesus is our Lord , saviour, king and brother. Glory to God our Father. Tne true God. Thank God for the Jews and their Messiah, who has also become the Saviour.

[@carlandre8610]

Maybe Angels is correct, I do not have a Hebrew translation, i think capital El would refer to God and elohim the gods. These bengs do not create create and are created beings. I do not know but i do know that God loves mankind very much. BECAUSE the worth of something is detrmined by the owner who died for us. And rose from the dead. The price is enormous and more than we will fully grsp and certainly a mysery to the Angels 15:57

[@warwoman5611]

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[@recoveringknowitall1534]

There are no other 'gods'. Heiser was a heretic

[@jackymarcel4108]

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