What Is The Python Spirit: Acts

[@dw5523]

My wife and I have been struggling with depression and frustration for a few years because, like Michael Miller, we escaped a very abusive, hyper charismatic church that talked about spirits exactly like you guys dealt with. What blessed me in this discussion is the balanced approach. I've become very guarded against anything that smacks of what was used to abuse us, so I very rarely pray against any spiritual oppression, not even really considering it an option. But this discussion helped me realize I'd gone too far in the opposite direction. I can pray and ask if this isn't something held over from our abuse without going full charismanic about it.

[@missysmessage722]

Wow! That's amazing growth to realize all that! Good job 👏

[@septemberstorrie]

I have watched the leviathan, jezebel, and now the python videos over the last few days, and I really appreciate the balance of this show. I’m glad you guys have a sense of humor, but also compassion and wisdom. Keep up the good work!

[@_archynx_9143]

I appreciate the pause to recognize the passion translation (TPT) as an illegitimate “translation”.

[@BlueWambat]

Josh coming in with the editorial note: "The Passion Translation is not a translation" was 🔥

[@amandamarie9220]

It should be burned ! It should be burned !

[@alphamegaradio]

Quite possibly one of the worst translations ever. A perversion of the Word of God. And God takes His Word very, very seriously.

[@jrbenoit22]

I'm only 15 minutes into this video and it dawned on me that, in the charismatic vein, so little attention is paid to being better people. I look back at the 6 years I sent among charismatics and I cannot think of a teaching that showed that we fail as humans and that Christ offers an opportunity to be reborn and follow a better way. Instead, much of the time was spent on bizarre external things. It truly is sad. And among a people who claim to be lead by the Spirit. Looking back I see such greed, self focus, grandeosity, seeking of personal glory rather than offering selfless love. Well, offering love outside of mere words.

[@jrbenoit22]

One more thing to add.... It's great to "cast out the Spirit of poverty" and speak in tongues but when will charismatics spend money and time restoring people from homelessness? There are plenty of ways to "cast out the demon of poverty" but it seems the only was its done is through some sort of incantation. I'd say give money during a tithe to help others but all the charismatic churches I have been to, they talk about giving to receive. Like the tithe is some sort of poker game. Double ya money by Friday!!!!! Never have I heard that giving the tithe goes to help others. Very sad indeed.

[@andrealmoseley6575]

I'm sorry that's been your experience. Mine has been different. I think all flavors of Christianity have pros and cons and take parts that night be good and go to far with it. I know many charismatics that are the biggest givers I know. I know many non-charismatics that don't give at all. 😁

[@paulhowson8744]

Charismatics. . . ? . . Doesn't that mean they already became better people?? Seriously 😳 I don't know.

[@jrbenoit22]

@@paulhowson8744 became better people? If overly emotional displays, praying for break through, prophecy that sounds like a horoscope, claiming wealth,....if this sounds like "better people", then ok.

[@paulhowson8744]

@@jrbenoit22 Because YOUR opinion is better?? If you truly think your opinion is the one everyone values above all others. . Then o.k.

[@Susan-zk7ne]

This is a really good discussion on this issue. But speaking as someone who remembers where they came from in church 60 years ago; unless you attended a classical Pentecostal church back then there was no opportunity to even consider that there might be an evil spirit tormenting you. Lip service was not even given to the possibility of any sort of deliverance. you were taught it was all in your head or you weren't really saved. Praying in tongues was of the devil and all power as seen in the New Testament ended in the year 100 ad. +/-. So when the Charismatic renewal began it was a wonderful thing to find out that Jesus had power over these things that went bump in the night and that he gave that power, authority to us also and one could actually get free of whatever was tormenting them but the focus must always be on Jesus. He is the center. In listening to you speak on these issues I sometimes fear that because of controversy and over emphasis of certain issues like what this discussion is about that you will push the believing church back into that place of refusing to recognize that deliverance and healing and the prophetic is extremely important and valuable to the body of Christ today. What God has given to his people we just must not throw away or treat it lightly or mock, make fun of. Unless you have been bound or oppressed by an evil spirit you have no idea how wonderful it is to be free and look back many years later and have your heart flooded with thankfulness for the freedom that Jesus has given to you. Jesus is the focus and the center of it all. I appreciate Michael Miller's comments the most. Miller you have the heart and compassion and not just theology to stand on. Thank you for holding to your position. May God bless all three of you.

[@Zanroff]

In the book "The Unseen Realm" the author says that the word used for the snake in the garden of Eden can also be understood to mean "diviner" or "oracle". I don't know Hebrew to confirm that, but it's interesting to see a parallel here. Likely, it meant all three things describing some kind of divine being.

[@maryannwrayTruthbeTold]

Remnantradio I cant thank you and thank God enough for this ministry. After being involved in and confused by much of what has been going on in the charismatic and Word of faith movement for the past 48 years since I’ve been saved it is such a blessing to have a panel of three wisemen (no pun intended) who are doctrinally and theologically sound present this information from a totally biblical worldview. So much confusion, misuse of scripture and error has been pumped out over the past four decades to the point where The charismatic movement has become largely scripturally unrecognizable. I really appreciate the way you all reverse engineer some of the demonic terminology/ teaching that has been circulating around in charismatic circles and trace it back not only through scriptural content and context, but actual cultural and mythical origins. It’s brilliant. To say that this ministry is a breath of fresh air seems to be a huge understatement. These podcasts and teachings are restoring my soul and reviving my faith in the proper use of the gifts of the Sprit again I was beginning to wonder and doubt if it was even possible in this day and time… such sound doctrine and balanced teaching …thank you Jesus for leading me to this green pasture.🙏🏼

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Thank you for your kind compliments. We're glad you've found the show beneficial.

[@andrewkurtz737]

Glad I found this channel. Yall have some great content!

[@longstreet2740]

I had a very vexing experience when seeking a tongues experience. Most Charismatics seem to have a weakened discernment and sound doctrine. Many have received a spirit of torment while seeking some deeper mystical experience ( Trance, Visions ) , Paul warned of a different jesus and different spirit . As I diligently study the scriptures , especially Paul's epistles for church age believers, I don't see any instructions to cast out demons in these epistles. Many Chrisitans, like myself, have turned to a false mysticsm and become blinded by a different spirit

[@andrealmoseley6575]

Most non-charismatics I know have a lack of discernment as well 😁

[@melisae938]

It happened to me! As a young Christian. I fell into deception, I was tormented! Still am in some ways ways. I actually heard it speak ' I can be known as thorn in my side"

[@susyhebner2543]

I agree with you guys. I see some younger people slinging the name of Jesus around & demonstrating their power & lacking a filter to sift the pride out of the deliverance. Hope I explained my thoughts so you know what I mean. My experience in a demonic deliverance on one occasion was that God blessed me to see the person set free. It actually had nothing to do with me, the Holy Spirit did it & I was just available/the vessel. When you know it’s not by might or power but by His Spirit it keeps you humble.

[@Theophilosophy]

Wow, I literally just submitted an essay on the exorcism of the slave girl in Acts 16 too! Great episode!

[@DianaLopez-ll5hx]

Excellent teaching!! Lots of clarity. Thank you so much. The opposite of the spirit of divination is the spirit of prophecy which confuses alot of people.

[@Andymacseo]

I love these videos so much! Can't wait for these upcoming episodes... Love Randy and Will Heart

[@randyskolrud7920]

Really good stuff in here guys! Descriptive vs prescriptive and other stuff! Thanks for your measured and thoughtful discussions...without all the hype that I have often experienced over the years.

[@jeremiahsherlock9144]

Polemic, apologetic, evangelistic. Thank you Brothers for this excellent Bible study!

[@reallyangrysnowman]

Miller’s comments in this episode were amazing! (I appreciate all of you all the time.)

[@meggy8868]

Probably neither here nor there, but when I was teaching Sophocles, often one of the characters would seek a prophecy from the Oracle at Delphi. I found an article to interest the college students about the last utterance of the oracle which said that the last prophecy was made when a child born in Bethlehem bade the Oracle to be silent. She never prophesied again according to this article which I didn't bother to research.

[@alphamegaradio]

I really like the Biblically-rooted balance in this show. Agreed on your conclusions too, guys. Thoughts on the two opening clips (to chime in with you)... The first sounds like a number of things, from poor nutrition (deficiencies) and sleep, as Joshua pointed out - to battles with depression and anxiety. The second sounds like if things aren't going your way, it can't be life. It must be the python spirit. I heard a hint of the "name it, claim it" prosperity mindset in the second one. Tread cautiously there, Church. Much love and respect for this ministry... God Bless!

[@ritualsoundsystem]

There's a scriptural basis for the correlation between zoology and the spirit realm. The four-headed figure in the OT had various animal heads. The Hebrew word for serpent can also mean a spiritual entity as well. Great work, guys.

[@sethtrey]

This may have more to do with spirits being invisible.

[@Pomerancheta]

You guys are 100% correct! Just to add more arguments: The snake we know today as “python” got its name in 1803… In the 1st century no one associated the word “python” with an actual snake. Any association of the attributes of the snake python with the spirit of python is baseless and lacks basic knowledge of history and zoology. The mythical “python” was also not on Luke’s mind when he wrote Acts either, as he knew that the mythical “python” never existed. Spirit of python was a style of prophesying as described by Plutarch.

[@meggy8868]

Great analysis regarding knowing the hierarchy. Excellent analysis regarding knowing the hierarchy of Spirits.

[@therachellianpost4762]

22:01 Y'all had me cracking up so much with the "hook spirit" parody. 😂

[@calb4650]

What is said at 13:42 is so true. And i find a lot of this spiritual things that are made up are almost for people to justify their sin. I even heard there was a drunken spirit once, and as someone who used to love getting drunk I saw this as a way to get away with my sin.

[@sashancube10]

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[@zarraga619]

It's in my Spanish Bible pitonico=python. Y aconteció, que yendo nosotros á la oración, una muchacha que tenía espíritu pitónico, nos salió al encuentro, la cual daba grande ganancia á sus amos adivinando. Hechos 16:16 RVES

[@davidhills6237]

You guys should bring Isaiah Saldivar on he has a lot of knowledge on this stuff not only biblical but experientially as well. Blessings

[@wesleynewton3820]

Thank you for the great work you are doing, guys. So deeply grateful for remnant radio. I wish you had featured the teachings of Jenetzen Franklin, Jennifer Eivaz, Michael Maiden and Pastor Vlad on the Python spirit instead of the two videos from some unknown people because the danger for most of us comes when well known leaders in charismatic christianity teach these things and therefore you think they must be right instead of actually being like the bereans and checking if this is scriptural or not.

[@joli7893]

"I do not believe that we must have the particular name of a demonic spirit in order to pray effectively or wage spiritual warfare against it. There may be times, however, when God identifies a specific name or characteristic of a spirit in order for us to be the most strategic with our prayers, decrees and prophecies." - from the book Discernment by Jane Hamon

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

That all sounds like a spirit of oppression, call it whatever but demonic spirits can oppress. Pray, seek God's will, praise and worship God and read His word for guidance basically walk in the Spirit of God. 1 John 1:9 🙏

[@randyskolrud7920]

Thank you for demystifying some of this stuff.!!! Don't need all the formulas and secret words and phrases and such...just authority and power in Jesus' name.

[@LoriMooreThompson]

My grandson, who's only 8 has told me he saw a person in the doorway of his home, staring at him. He was in the car waiting on his mom (My daughter)to come to the car. When she came to the car he asked her why she had been just standing in the doorway looking out at him? She said she hadn't been. It freaked him out and when she asked what he had seen he said it was a person who looked dark and shadowy but even though it looked weird to him he'd thought it had to be his mom. Except it wasn't. Both of my children (now grown) have seen "people", who they could describe to me in detail. What would you make of that? My daughter, for one, was always afraid as a child. We are Bible-believing Christians.

[@explodingrubberducky797]

They were seeing in the spirit- with their spiritual eyes.

[@ShaleneStmark]

I am being attack by the python spirit i can see it with my eye and i can feee it in my body and when i take out picture i can see it on me can you please pray for me

[@evan7618]

23:13 Is a really good point.

[@ritualsoundsystem]

I 100% believe this is one of the "spirit guides" you encounter during deep breakthrough DMT trips. In my times of misguided use, there were spirit realm encounters with them, and they had the same motives. To lie, confuse, steering you off the true path. Obviously, I've renounced my attempts to be closer to God through divination for years now. Ever since though, I've referred to this spirit as "The Used Car Salesman of The Spirit Realm."

[@450aday]

10:50 i disagree, i think the TPT is correct to include the statement 'spirit of Python', though it should probably more accurately say 'Python spirit'. it is a gripe of mine that translation blend away information that the translators cannot see a use for. a good translation preserves every piece of information.

[@enorfrog]

Please consider having Don Dickerman on the show. His perspective about python, leviathan, etc is really interesting. Please consider bringing on everrett roeth when you discuss kundalini. He came out of new age and was big into kunddalini yoga. A resource that has significant experiential insight.

[@andreadipiazza-edwards8021]

Great talk

[@annkarel1672]

the bible is full with animals that convey spiritual realities. The lion, raven, sheep, goat etc. The challenge is not to sweep what they teach in the bucket of what one thinks is acceptable or not. Some preachers leave out anything supernatural. They might as well rewrite the bible. How do they view the people they are trying to convince. What is the motivation behind such teachings?

[@houseontherock8345]

Yeah that first video matches everything in my life. And it’s more than weeks. It’s been my whole life. Weirdly enough, I’ve dreamed of snakes more than once involving things in my life I’ve lately lived through the last couple of years. I don’t understand these things. I’m fairly new.

[@ekchris8]

Question for Michael Miller: you said that the Greek verb (krazo) used in Acts 16:17 which says the girl was “crying out” can have the meaning of ventriloquism- of her voice being used-being of a strange nature. Using Logos Bible software, incl Louw Nida, it says “krazo” can express hostility but nothing about being used ventriloquism style. Can you please refer me to your sources? Thanks. Great episode!

[@ShaleneStmark]

Please can you help me i am being attack by the python spirit i can see it with my eye and i can feel it in my body and when i take out picture i can see it on my and it is trying to kill me in my sleep please can you pray for me i am beliving god for deliverence

[@aprilbrewin9235]

How are you now? I will pray for you.

[@evan7618]

22:07 God bless you guys.

[@KM-zn3lx]

Kundalini....very involved in Asian religions and yoga practices.

[@ramoncomaspera5479]

The "Rotherham Emphasized" and "Young's Literal Translation" and the "Douay-Rheims" and the Passion Translation translated this word correct, or the two words "Python spirit"

[@regularstan6212]

32:36 roundtree busting out new doctrine!

[@annkarel1672]

yes I agree hear from the Holy Spirit every time. If you make a religion out of experience you've probably got enough info to write a book.

[@anitaw7688]

I disagree. I remember coming across an ancient Hebrew text, inwhich the the Jewish exorcists write that someone is possessed by a scorpion spirit when the eyes of the demoniac roll downward into the head, but upwards if it is a serpent demon. So I believe Jesus is addressing the common understanding of the day that demons are associated with such.

[@grantcaldwell1938]

The green lights in Josh’s room. Python…

[@fredfloyd68]

How does a python attack.Bite then coil em up and then squeeze thats what that spirit does.Mean snake.....

[@anthonywhitney634]

The first person was talking about someone with anxiety/depression.

[@annkarel1672]

the idea of the python spirit and the effects associated with it sounds very much like what the covid virus does. To think it was manipulated in a lab becomes somewhat revealing. The association with the ability to breathe becomes something to think about.

[@ShaleneStmark]

38:23 38:24

[@andrealmoseley6575]

I don't know the name maybe, but I and many others have gone through some of those experiences. Demonic for sure because we were able to cast it out in the name of Jesus.

[@ruthhernandez9487]

I think you should be more knowledgeable about This sensitive subjects, since there is a lot of truth About its mode of operation, bit its doe the same Objective: to stop any assignment from God. I, too prayed, and was led to the word: Delphi The temple of the Goddess Diana in Greece. From there, I studied on my own.

[@HeleneTraver-mf1ty]

A religious spirit is a python spirit!!! It wars against the warm & comfort of the HOLY SPIRIT

[@debras3806]

I have a pet python! She’s willing to be featured on future episodes

[@htebazileeilsel2293]

The hook book

[@ramoncomaspera5479]

In the Grek we can all Reade: "pneuma Puthon/Python"! The Passion Translation make it right: "the: ":"the spirit of Python." What are you talking?! Perhaps you need some bits of revelation then of Study! It is the full truth and reality of the greek text what the Passion Translation is write... Don't fool the People!

[@richardwashington421]

😆🤣😂 hook 🪝 spirit

[@Kimbe83thomas]

bro what are you talking about you get revelation through the holy spirit the bible is just the testimony of the lord

[@anonymous_man7]

The serpent has to flee in Jesus name

[@JamesRichardWiley]

There is no python spirit. Sorry.

[@lessonman_3961]

Why did Hitler have an entire branch of diviners?

[@djangobojangles5979]

I'm the 666 viewer and the 3rd commenter. I might have the python spirit. Hahahaha

[@haileylindberg4365]

This made me laugh way to hard☝️🤣😂

[@fredwagner240]

It's beyond my comprehension how you guys think this is so funny.

[@steven3775]

Check out the 54 min mark and you will see that they already spoke about this.

[@Kimbe83thomas]

yall religious

[@lessonman_3961]

Why are you rebuking your brothers in Christ?

[@Kimbe83thomas]

Well I meant to say carnal actually!! @lessonman_3961

[@lessonman_3961]

@@Kimbe83thomas Can you form an actual grievance with the message? Are you just here to say random things?