What does the Bible say about Ghosts?

The traditional view of what ghosts are is false. In truth, demons impersonate people and appear as ghosts so people become terrified. God’s way is to give you hope in Jesus Christ and to deliver you from fear.
Verses: Eccles. 9:5; Gen. 3:4; Job 4:12-18; 1 Sam. 28:19, 20
Teacher: John Schoenheit

[@aisforamerica2185]

"in the name of Jesus Christ: Begone!" The most powerful words in the Spiritual realm.

[@Steve_1999]

That's exactly what I keep telling people! A ghost is demonic.. Even If it appears as a loved one.

[@suzannewassink3914]

Amen. They wanna fool people and putting them in the wrong direction

[@paralleleagle7293]

Next time you are scared you see a ghost or anything supernatural call for Jesus & watch it run with its tail between its legs.

[@stormthecat3190]

I think the devil is also trying to control me with fear, honestly I am a Christian that prays every day but at night I hear footsteps and once my door was shaking very loud and sometimes I see movement in the corners of my eye, the first time I saw something it was a man looking in my window (when I was 6) and once at my aunts house, I was sleeping and I woke up for some reasion I saw a figure standing on my bed legs opened wide hands wide to side just staring at me, (I was ten) now every night I pray for God to send angels to protect me and usually the noise stops, the only thing that "sometimes" remains is footsteps but usually at that point all noises go away

[@aliciaa4000]

American Eagle high five 👋🏽

[@AB-cr5fl]

But didn't you say they don't exist or know nothing or some couple of statements that conflict with this one as well?

[@AB-cr5fl]

Sorry nvm, I thought you were the person who published this video. I agree with you though American Eagle, on this the way to handle demons. Well partially. I think that acknowledging them is a bad move. They're there; I don't doubt that (demons and ghosts) Ghosts just sort of float around wandering and I don't believe we ever see, hear, interact with them and I don't think they see us. But demons....well from my experience at least and applying my having read the Bible cover to cover in different versions at least 5 or 6 times I believe...will target the weakest. And I think one makes themself weaker by enertaining a demon. Acknowledging it....that whole cliche: call it by its name. Buncha bunk. Just ignore them. That's all. They aren't powerful and once you realize that, you can literally be amongst them and protect your loved ones. Best thing is to hold your ground and realize that you have all of the power and most of all, just not think much about them and they pass on.

[@pendita66]

Thank you, Jesus is more strong than the demons☺️

[@Twinscrapmama]

According to Ecclesiastes 12:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets: 6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. 7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: AND THE SPIRIT SHALL RETURN UNTO GOD WHO GAVE IT. So while our earthly body may return to dust, our spirit when we die goes back to God who gave it.

[@nikki9064]

Thanks for sharing this message I certainly have more confidence of what I believe now.

[@alexanderryan9456]

God Bless You, thank you for the informative video. Greets from Australia

[@ogbanda5016]

I seen a man shaped ghost watching me in my old house .I was full of anger .had been lifted up out my bed seen stuff move house was cold falling apart i broke stuff .my health went bad now I'm in a wheelchair ..maby a demon got me ..I was a bad guy .now I found Jesus . whatever that was wasn't good!!!!!changed me

[@thelmadavid4821]

Thanks a lot for this teaching! Another truth unfold to me about the lies, deceptions and badness of the devil and his cohorts. It made me a lot stronger and more courageous to face and confront him ! You're such a great teacher and man of God Mr.John, God bless you so much!

[@carmendee6481]

So what I once saw in my apartment wasn’t a ghost it was a demon?

[@catstermarioholoic4092]

I had one in my apartment too but I didn't see it it spoke to me and it sat on my shins as I lay in bed I instantly froze.

[@jamborock9685]

I have seen smelled and been touched

[@ferencssalvoski3721]

exactly

[@tylerw7884]

Yes a demon portraying itself as a dead human and it does not have good plans for you or your health

[@stoicissistisizedstoicassi812]

That's why you need to put on your armor of God. Read Ephesians 6:10-18.

[@xxsafirexx822]

Thanks so much for this video I'm learning the Bible...I always wanted a answer to this question and u answered it for me God bless

[@kittenfuud]

I enjoy your presentations so much, you seem like the real deal. God bless you in your ministry!

[@xanderespero281]

Thank you for this. It really helped me 🙏 May God bless you more.

[@rikunessbaboon]

This was very helpful! Thank you! God is good!!!

[@dheerajkamble1502]

Amen.

[@dorianeskales9823]

Thank you so much for this! For the truth! God bless you!

[@SpiritandTruth]

You are so welcome 😊

[@riyadas3918]

Amen, Thank you for this video, is very helpful for me and for everyone who don't know the full truth about Ghosts.

[@JeffreyStrader]

I have shared this video with my friends of Facebook in hoping that they come to know the Gospel concerning Ghosts.

[@carolinewanjiku4491]

Thanks so very much for i really needed this teaching. God bless

[@SpiritandTruth]

Thank you Caroline!

[@caycug1]

The Bible indicates that when a believer in Christ dies, they go to be with the Lord (also known as Abraham's bosom). When an unbeliever dies, they go to a place of torment (also known as sheol). Jesus said: "And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: ...." (Luke 16:22) (also read Luke 16:19-31). Paul wrote to the Corinthians: "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:8) Paul wrote to the Phillipians: "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: " (Phillipians 1:23) When the Lord returns, we will be reunited with our bodies which will be made new. (see 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Phillipians 3:21).

[@caycug1]

Darlene Hochevar Consulting mediums is satanic. The bible warns strongly against it. Read this: www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-medium.html

[@calebbrown9171]

caycug1 also says that you don't have to wait cuz it says to be absent from the body is to be in presents with God

[@jeffhe6976]

caycug1 Jesus said Lazarus has fell a sleep and he will wake him, that means we fall 'asleep' when we die

[@Andrew171067]

Shalom Caycug1,Bless you for sharing from the word with us all. Andrew:)

[@aine5506]

Sleep is simply a metaphor. It’s not literal. Why would Jesus tell the thief he would be with him today in paradise if the soul sleeps after death?

[@deathbylife3sAnD7s]

Thank you for this video...

[@MsSINMAN1]

God bless.

[@pookab5905]

Thank you - Our God Reigns over all!

[@acanpc333]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that.

[@limitless_lagging]

i am fairly new to this . . . well i have been taught to read the bible and believe and trust in Jesus and God, but i havent really devoted myself to it because i am young and didnt know of what i could change or accomplish in the world, myself and others. so hearing this today at this moment really makes me grateful that i have been given the oppertunity from Jesus, a chance. because not everyone comes from homes that except or belive in the bible and God. but other than this, i want to send prayers to each and everone of you reading this. i pray that you stay safe and healthy, thank you for your time amen. have a great day :D

[@anopinion3469]

you are SO right. I just want to encourage you to read your bible, study your bible, and I promise you, it will inspire you to want to know more. My dad was raised Catholic, but I wasn't. I'm not Catholic now either, but I believe every single thing that Holy Book says. The more I dig into history, archaeology, the stories, the more I see it come alive in the real world. Everything in it describes the truth about this earth and us as .

[@peachesmichelle]

I really enjoy this mans voice and his infection and vernacular. Soothing and extremely calming. He makes me become more in touch with my faith and connection with Christ and God.

[@kittenfuud]

Me too, my thoughts exactly. such kind intelligent eyes, too. Very welcoming but not condescending. Better stop he'll blush haha!

[@jackripper2373]

i like this information :) thank you

[@tombrown1964]

If we don't live after we die then why did Jesus say to the thief on the cross today you will be with me in paradise, why did Paul say to be apart from the body is to be present with the Lord. We do go to a conscious eternity to heaven or he'll (see Jesus'parable of Lazarus and the rich man) We do need Jesus to save us from eternal hell not from the cessation of the conscious life of our departed spirit at death. Yes ghosts are demons it's appointed to man to die once then face judgment. There is no soul sleep nor does God need to reconstitute us from his memory of us at the resurrection these are unbiblical teachings

[@blessingnanakwakyewaahfrim8744]

in the Bible it says.for I say, today you will be with me in paradise. Instead of . for I say today, you will be with me in paradise . Did you notice the coma one little coma can make a big difference

[@MsBeastShortsLive]

God bless you!

[@talkingcontroller9396]

Kai Jacinto :)

[@dheerajkamble1502]

God bless you and your family ☺️🥰

[@melaroha8003]

so a ghost is not a ghost but a demon

[@rhinofrog1225]

Wilson Takiwa Yes

[@miziiva5492]

so what is the demon?? can u tell me the history of demon??

[@Jacktibby2011]

I suppose they are

[@karinazayd6769]

Yup

[@nicolagrant5450]

@ORC 177 demons are fallen angels and they can appear like humans, like a white ghost, like a shadow or whatever peoole think demons look like e.g succubus etc.

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

Thank you!

[@LoveTruthandSpirit]

Thank You Truth or Tradition staff, you guys rock and are one awesome tool I have in my spiritual tool box. Ps looking forward to getting your interpreted bible, I have been waiting a year now. lol John what about when Jesus is on the cross and he tells the thief, you will be with me today in Paradise?

[@janetjensen3870]

spot on......truth of Bible.....read it trust in Jesus

[@jackieterrero264]

I agree I used to play with spiritualism & seance, I know now it is a cruel trick for demons

[@lulverine]

I agree with most of what you said but I'm pretty sure the "ghost" of Samuel really did visit Saul. The bible doesn't say that it was a demon that was pretending to be Samuel, it says that it was just Samuel. God must have allowed Samuel's spirit to awake and speak to Saul.

[@kingadonijah]

No..Saul used a medium to summoned Samuel...Read deutoromy 18:9-14 and you will know what G-D truth is..

[@garretburrow]

" Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor." 1 Samuel 28:7

[@PrinceJes]

Saul's fate ended on his own guiltiness. 1 Chronicles 10:13 "Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance." The destiny of people who do such: Revelations 21:8 "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, *those who practice magic arts,* the idolaters and all liars--they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."

[@JeffreyStrader]

If your statement were true then Moses, Elijah and Enoch were ghosts as well. For Jesus spoke with Moses.

[@corybritton1804]

Levi Jaymes it was not Samuel:s spirit, because the spirit said to Saul that he would win the battle, history shows us that he lost, Samuel would not have lied

[@uchiha.5570]

Thank you.

[@maxkane9969]

Thank you sir for telling me the truth thank you

[@shamashahbazminhas6003]

Praise the lord

[@petethompson1282]

Amen.

[@velvetelvis6839]

Good video! subscribed!

[@benjaminklunkim4549]

thanks for such a good explanation of ghosts from a Christian perspective.

[@PastorSandraElziraThomas]

great video

[@RazorM97]

that explains why ghosts are acting crazy when you see them

[@blessingnanakwakyewaahfrim8744]

Your very funny

[@samuelsraju1741]

Hello John.. Thanks for your teaching on this key topic from scriptures! As I was listening, i could not help go back to 1 Samuel 28, where King Saul asked the spiritist woman to bring up the prophet Samuel to inquire before going to battle against the enemy. I find it conflicting as the Bible says the spirit that came up was Samuel.. Further, the Bible mentions in verse16 "Samuel said" about Saul's impending defeat as he had disobeyed the voice of God. Further, Samuel gives specific details of God's purposes for Saul due to his disobedience to God in the case of the Amalekites, and reproved Saul like he would if he we alive in the flesh and speaking for God. How do we reconcile this with Ecclesiastes 9 that you referred to ? Please advice. Thanks !

[@Yashar_3000]

✊🏿Truth

[@lisar.2350]

thank you :)

[@drewfowlkes4118]

thanks for talking bible people need to know this.

[@JoeBird76]

Awesome message. God bless you guys. Just out of curiosity.. Does the Bible mention anything of UFOs? Anything of that matter?

[@ageshero]

Good stuff, and pretty comforting when I'm freaked out. I don't believe by first hand experience with ghosts, but I've heard some really spooky stories. Perfect love Casts out all fear :). Thank you Jesus.

[@angriecakebabie848]

I recently saw a video of a man's testimony about having gone to Heaven. He said there was no memory of anything on Earth, just peace and happiness. When he said this, it convinced me he likely did experience Heaven because the Bible is very clear about the dead not knowing anything.

[@talkingcontroller9396]

Angrie Cakebabie Wow...speechless.

[@onemanfromOHIO]

MY BROTHER IN YAHASHUA LADE THE TRUTH OUT VERY NICE............may YHWH bless you

[@Karin6509]

It concerns me that you discredit the King James version of the Bible, since the further into antiquity we go the closer we get to the original version. You think that it was translated incorrectly? Or do you mean that the word "ghost" is used differently today then in that time so would be misinterpreted by the reader?

[@tanyciagrace9556]

God bless you. You have complimented my study of the word of God regarding a couple topics and what I like most is from the video's I have watched - you say what is in the bible and that is it. not trying to take different scriptures out of context to justify what you are saying (as I often watch others do). great stuff

[@SpiritandTruth]

Thanks so much for your kind comment! We’re glad these teachings have been a blessing to you. God bless!

[@richardrogers668]

I don't know who this guy is, but he has what the Bible says on this subject right. The belief in some form of consciousness after death and before Christ's return came to many protestant churches from Catholicism through the reformation. It is not something that comes from the Bible.

[@heihachihanma9974]

I've been scared that I might have committed blasphemy of the holy spirit I had been struggling with that for years now I had been asking God for a sign of I committed it the other day my uncle my dead uncle appeared at the head of my bed and said I did commit it would God send him to tell me that I'm scared

[@samanthasmith4658]

The fact you are scared is a clear indication you have NOT commited it because a person who commits it does not care and has no worries about it. And no that was a demon trying to play tricks on you. Pray and seek, ask God for help in overcoming the fear, and repent of any sins ask forgiveness. Ask for the holy spirit help to guide you. Read scriptures/bible. Focus on Jesus!!! Don't let the enemy deceive you!! God bless you, il be praying for you too. 🙏

[@shamashahbazminhas6003]

Grate

[@DashtonSunflowerseed]

encountered the 4Faced seraphim or is it a cherub y? so wats up with the Angel with wings i scene?

[@czah2786]

he is so AWSOME

[@janethemerling6378]

Amen

[@WeneedpeaceNlovefromJC777]

Thanks for explaining very well, I had been confuse how come people dead especially a little kid that I heard the story from become a ghost , what a sin of the kid until he became a ghost why God did not safe him. I google the answer until I see this video. Thanks for saving me from the doubt of God from the evil n demons stories we have in this world . God bless you

[@WholeBibleBelieverWoman]

Best way to find the answers is to read the Bible. I have not read even half of it yet, and I believe all the answers are in there. According to some Christians that I trust, Christians who have been obeying the Lord before their earthly death do go straight to heaven and depending on the life they lived once they were Christians their place in heaven is allotted. Those who fervently serve and please God in this life will reign with him in heaven, but even those who do not reign will be there.

[@thecvnnt]

My question is what are the spirits that some people see, i heard some story that they see there dead relatives and there relative is trying to say something, and after they get what does there relative want, the spirit of there relatives will not show again.

[@hammiessandwich7447]

I do agree I am new in my knowledge of the bible I wanted to ask about the souls under the alter dose that mean they are dead in the ground or dose it mean body is dead but spirit is with are heavenly father.

[@JohnDought]

wat i do not understand is when demons pretend to be spirits, why do they say, GO AWAY!? why would a demon say this? whould they not love to atract people so they can hurt them??? but something is atracting the humans and then do nothing that communicating with us like having thee. so there are kind demons who not hurting us? very confusing! I am looking for the truth, but sometimes faqt"s come in front of the truth :( have a great evening!

[@ferencssalvoski3721]

Satan is the master of lying, he wants you believe that a ghost is somebody's soul

[@kingsj7662]

This really important because a lot of ppl question why did God send his only son to die if he is God. This shows that eating from the fruit was against the law and we all know God is a just God. So just letting Them break that law and not following the law would not be just. The price to pay for sin is death so God send his Son to pay that price so we didn't have to.

[@shamashahbazminhas6003]

Good

[@andi01privat65]

Have many thanks to Your very good informations about the bible. But i've got a question about the salvation, mayby the most impotant for all mankind. Can a beliver loose its salvation, after he failed in keeping the rules of the bible ? Or may we trust in, once saved, for ever saved ? Thank You.

[@mrswatson3443]

It's not so much about the rules but the posture of your heart. Repent and turn away from sin.

[@AmyElizabethBehnke]

You can trust God, period. At all times. Because He paid your sin debt through Christ. Just knowing The Truth sets you free. if we could lose our salvation, we would totally deserve to lose it. Amen?

[@chilithomas5817]

Brother John only, please help me with two questions. I've heard only 1 part goes to Heaven; spirit or soul? I had a dream of my step-daughter (whom we never got along), she came to me and it was my 1st experience ever. Can dead people come to you in your dreams? May God Bless you & your ministry! ✝️📖🔥🙏💚

[@mala3398]

Wen the disciples wer in the boat nd wen they saw Jesus walking on the water,why did the disciples say thts it’s a ghost,wat does tht mean,wat kind of ghost wer they referring to,tell me Pastor

[@glexx11]

they are saved by faith in christ also, the old testament prophets wrote about christ, and how he would die for our sins. isaiah 53:5

[@susanmaynard8708]

We Live in the New TESTAMENT We are the Generation of Jesus Christ!

[@mariac6280]

Can someone please explain to me about soul and spirit. I'm really confused. Or maybe share a link so I can understand. Highly appreciate it 🙏

[@LateNightRewrites]

Yeah that bit confused me too

[@annhill20111]

Wanted to like the video but can't as the ratings are disabled. Great message though!

[@justme-cr3xe]

What about dreams? My brother who lost his life came to me and showed me where he was...I can not go into it, wat of that?

[@jesuslvr9292]

What about the scripture that says to be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord? Are you saying that we do not go to Heaven when we die as Christians? Are you saying that your spirit and your soul are basically asleep after we die? I feel a little confused now.

[@Pray-4-Me]

I saw a spirit when i was 5 years old

[@lukestumbles2696]

when the word demon came up i got scared lol :P

[@dheerajkamble1502]

Are you a True Christian if yes then don't worry the Lord our God Jesus Christ is with you. 🥰

[@viceversa8183]

Was Samuels Ghost a demon?

[@melbarrera6507]

so do our spirit either goes to hell or heaven and upon the return of JESUS CHRIST our dead body comes alive and resurrected brand new in Jesus back to our spirit?

[@alexjacoli6176]

Mel Barrera At the appointed time, which only God knows the righteous dead and living will be changed instantly into incorruptible beings, they will join with Christ in the air and stay with him fo one thousand years, after, the wicked will be raised and their works judged, if they are found wanting, they are thrown into the lake of fire, where they either exist in torment forever or they are consumed and die, according to these two views.

[@julieshez398]

so i rather call the holy spirit instead of the holy ghost just to be in a right position with God.

[@charliedontsurf70]

Can a dead person be raised from the dead if they are cremated ?

[@SpiritandTruth]

Thanks for your question! We actually have a video on this subject which you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33dgImqmZysbNE

[@elijahpreston4590]

Anything under the “sun” does that mean night ?

[@KingCyberWolf]

Okay so basically that answers my question Christians can see spirits but biblically they can't necessarily touch you

[@atlan61]

Everywhere it says God charges his Angels in error. The Fallen Angels. If you read on you would realize it was an Angel of the lord whispering to job, when that form apperared.

[@jackiephone108]

I've had a fear of blasphemy of the holy spirit and that I may have committed it I kept asking God for a sing last night I'm not sure if it was a dream or not but I saw my long dead uncle and he pretty much said I committed it and I cam never go to heaven was that fly my uncle scared

[@techinaga7076]

What about when people get possessed? Is it demon of the bible or of someone spirit??

[@acstudios713]

That would be a demon

[@Dozerbeatz]

Really, if there were demons/ghosts/whatever appearing to people for real, why do we not all see them more often in society. Are they shy, are they trolls?

[@thebravecenturion6960]

the truth has been spoken

[@peachesmichelle]

Inflections **

[@dmana3172]

So even after my mother died five years ago and my dad was alive and she appeared to him in apparition with a smile without any doubt that he knew it was my mom, how can it be a demon when my mom and dad were Christian?

[@nextbigthing2917]

Demons can portray themselves as probably anyone.

[@Somedaydead]

Why are demons allowed to roam haunting ppl while awaiting unbelievers are in torment hell while awaiting judgement?

[@JesusisKing70]

Jesus described the man in hell and Abraham in the afterlife, what about that? You're saying there's no afterlife?

[@jojorama75]

I thought samuel did come back briefly and if a righteous believer dies he or she wilk go to heaven or paradise right away? "tmorrow youll be with me in paradise or absent from the body present with the Lord?"...great video love u guys.from los angeles.

[@ritag7854]

He was saying Today I tell you you will be with me in paradise. He didn't mean that instant day

[@cthulhu472]

Rita G yeah most likely Jesus ment "Today I tell you, you will be with me in Paradise " as in I'm telling you this today

[@susanmaynard8708]

Jesus raises the dead in the living!!!!

[@izerdthe1lizard67]

Wait, I just talked to a ghost... AM I GOING TO HELL!!? Someone plz respond to this comment I need answers. I’m scared out of my mind!

[@acstudios713]

No ur not based on that information

[@livingproof.]

No just pray to the most high for protection and guidance and stop talking to ghosts.

[@Lacocacolaman]

The ghost hunters show is extremely staged I wouldn't credit it to demons actually playing with the people on the show. But when I was younger i always feared ghost.

[@betterworld1]

how are people who died before jesus saved?

[@Hypnotoad206]

When Jesus died, his sacrifice forgave all sin; even to those who were not bound by the revelation of believing in him. The people who died under the Old Covenant still found refuge with God through faith, which has always been the object on mamma part of salvation

[@michaelkondo5931]

My roommate is a christian, but belief in ghost I'am a christian, nearly baptize for 3 years, believe in holy spirit, but not ghost.I I believe that the enemy try to put tear in us.

[@DashtonSunflowerseed]

i'v also scene JESUS? i'm not kidding so this exsist with wittness's with supper natural light?wats that?

[@matthewking4436]

What about the fear used in Christianity about burning in hell for eternity to those who don't believe that Jesus is the savior? I have 2 daughters and I love them no matter what! And I really believe I could and would forgive them for anything! I know the creater loves his creation and I believe the creater loves unconditionally! Unconditional love is the only real love their is ! If I a human being can love unconditionally I can't even imagine the love that the Devine Scorce has!

[@anopinion3469]

Why did Lazarus go to hell and say to warn his brothers that this place is real if we don't remember anything when we die? I also don't believe in ghosts, I believe they're all demons, but I've seen two Catholic priests/Exorcists on youtube teach there are ghosts, and to pray for them, but not to interact with any spirits ghost or demon.

[@kaseycesena3430]

I believe what your saying there is a lot I don't know but I know God is very real lol I'm a disabled vet T.B.I(traumatic brain injury) my rehabilitation was in Colorado I joined the army in 2009 1st platoon A Co 126 unfortunately I get angry easy now I understand I have damage to the brain the doctor told me that causes the anger I scar myself at times over my anger I want to be happy and kind but I fail at that it's something I'm working on