Episodes

Israel is under attack. Will the terrorist group prevail, or will ancient prophecies prevail? What does God say in His Word about Israel in the last days? Will anything hinder God’s Word from coming to pass? Absolutely not! What happened May 14, 1948, that gives added confidence that Israel will emerge victorious from this latest siege? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podc...

Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) is the last of seven Feasts that God instructed the Jews to celebrate annually during the Old Testament era. There are five main levels of interpretation to all the Feasts: historical, practical, symbolical, spiritual, and prophetical. As we visit every level, we will discover the genius of the Everlasting Father who often hides His mysteries in this intriguing, symbolic way. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministr...

Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) is the holiest day of the year for a devoted Jewish person. Israelites throughout the world (from nightfall on September 24 to sundown on September 25) participated in its call to repentance. How was it celebrated in ancient times and what is the deep symbolism concerning the Messiah that the traditional practices convey? How does it lead up to the next Feast of the Lord in the Jewish calendar (Sukkot / The Feast of Tabernacles)? Comparative religion website: w...

Meditation, according to the Bible, is much different than the prescription for meditation found in Far Eastern religions and New Age spirituality. It is not mechanical; it is relational. It’s a normal outgrowth of walking with God in a personal and loving way. Instead of striving for emptiness of mind, quite the opposite, it involves filling the mind with worshipful, deep ponderings toward the Creator. The result? At choice times, God breathes inspired insights into our minds and hearts by the ...

Many religions offer meditation techniques with promises of spiritual awakenings, contact with beings on higher planes, access into supernatural realms, or simply supernatural peace of mind. We will examine methods found in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Shamanism, New Age Spirituality, and even Catholicism, and contrast them to the correct biblical view. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministrie...

God is constantly speaking to the entire human race, in secretive and subtle ways, as well as bold, profound, and undeniable ways. Not everyone has ears to hear, but for the spiritually thirsty and the spiritually sensitive, His communications are numerous, powerful, and awe-inspiring. Jesus promised that His sheep hear His voice. Learn to be sensitive to His communications. He will lead you to the “still waters” of inner peace and the “green pastures” of a fruitful life. Comparative religion w...

“There is only one God!”—When discussing the Godhead with Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, or New Agers, that’s often the response you get. It’s the idea that, on an ultimate level, we are all worshiping the same God regardless of religious affiliation. Is that true? It sounds kind, loving and tolerant, but is it theologically correct, or even logically correct? Resolving this issue is vitally important. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video ...

The highest spiritual state attainable in Buddhism is called “Nirvana.” In Sanskrit, it means “a blowing out,” like the blowing out of a candle. What does that mean? Some claim it describes the same experience called Samadhi in Hinduism, Self-realization in yoga, and Christ-consciousness in New Age Spirituality—but is that true? What is the difference between Nirvana and the transformational, biblical encounter Jesus called being “born again”? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net ...

Why is the word “OM” considered so sacred and powerful? How many religions recognize it as a spiritually potent word? Why is it connected to three of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva? How should Christian believers react to the use of this word? Does it have anything to do with John 1:1, as some gurus propose? Many vitally important questions will be answered. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Vide...

"Rivers of living water" flowing out of the heart—that’s what Jesus claimed would happen to those who believe in Him. What is “living water”? How does it nourish, sustain, and transform the soul? How does this promise differ from what other religions offer? Why is it necessary to go through Jesus for any thirsty person to be completed this way? Are you thirsty for God? Listen and be made whole! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video c...

As we close out our study of “The Lord’s Prayer,” we will focus on the declaration, “Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” This final confession of faith is the hinge on which the previous statement turns, “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” We cannot expect deliverance from evil unless we acknowledge these three vitally important and related concepts. Find out how this differs from the approach found in other world religions. Comparative religi...

As we examine the Lord’s prayer to compare Christianity with other religious worldviews, we now arrive at the line “Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from evil.” What is temptation? How do religions of the world deal with this human tendency? Does evil exist and if so, how do you define it? And how does God deliver people who are subjected to temptation? Discover the view of Christianity, New Age spirituality, the ancient Chinese religion Taoism, and others. Comparative religion web...

This is the third episode on “The Lord’s Prayer,” examining the worshipful petition Jesus taught His followers to use in approaching the Everlasting Father. This program will focus on the most wonderful, as well the most challenging, pivotal line in the prayer: “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” This request reveals the uniqueness of Christianity in this vitally important area of spirituality as compared to other major world religions. Very powerful! Comparative religion website...

“The Lord’s Prayer” was constructed by the genius of God, not only to give us a proper approach to the Father, but to reveal major facets of the belief system we should embrace as followers of Jesus. In this episode, we will cover key concepts such as: the establishing of God’s will in our lives and the mystery of divine provision. You need this! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All ...

In just over 60 words, “The Lord’s Prayer” establishes biblical doctrine as compared to other world religions on major issues like the nature of God, the nature of the universe, and the nature of true salvation. Individual words, and phrases uniquely unveil essential truths. What apologetic genius! You will never view this prayer the same again. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All a...

Were the Nephilim giants of Genesis 6 the offspring of fallen angels and earthly women? Were they demigods who ruled the world in that day? If destroying them was the reason for the flood—why are they mentioned after God began afresh with Noah and his family? Is this mysterious passage simply about rampant polygamy or sexual contact with supernatural entities? This is a vitally important issue that must be resolved. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreve...

Several popular Christian worship songs propose that believers can breathe in the Spirit of God. A respected Charismatic pastor recently put out a video teaching greater peace can be achieved by inhaling deeply and saying, “I breathe you in Holy Spirit.” Is such an action even possible? Can our lungs contain the presence of God or does He dwell in our hearts? Is there a difference between human breath and the breath of God? Is this concept a mixed bag of biblical, far eastern, and new age belief...

Should human beings seek angelic encounters, initiating conversations with these celestial beings? New Agers celebrate this practice, even encouraging the use of Angel Cards. Surprisingly, some Christian teachers also insist that communicating with angels is a legitimate approach. Is this a wonderful opportunity or a dangerous deception? You decide! Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries A...

Can human beings direct angels to do their bidding? Some Bible teachers say that Christians can and should. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to and for the heirs of salvation, so shouldn’t we exert some kind of authority over them? Is believing in this doctrine an open door leading to the miraculous or a Pandora’s box that could result in chaos? Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikes...

Angels are mentioned over 250 times in the Bible. Their God-given purpose is inseparably intertwined with God’s plan for humankind. Does every person have a guardian angel? Is there such a thing as “an angel of death”? What are the divisions in the angelic kingdom? What are seraphim? What are cherubim? Explore exciting truths and deceptive misconceptions. Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveminist...

So many mysteries surround these celestial beings that God sends forth to minister to the heirs of salvation. How were they created? Can angels assume human form? What are the seven major roles they fill in administrating God’s affairs in heaven and earth? What’s revealed by the original Hebrew and Greek words? We know angels are vitally important to the plans and purposes of God. However, there are many misconceptions and differing opinions in various religions concerning their nature, their fu...

What amazing truths are revealed through the biblical imagery of “the tree of life”! Intriguingly, similar concepts (erroneous and incorrect) are also found in Buddhism, Islam, and mystical Judaism (Kabbala)—which we review on this episode. However, when we embrace the ten times this renowned tree is mentioned in the Bible, stretching from the book of Genesis to the book of the Revelation, the door of a profound insight opens that will usher you into some of the deepest secrets of the kingdom of...

In the coronation ceremony of Prince Charles, he knelt before the altar and prayed, “God of compassion and mercy . . . grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief.” That statement implies that all people of every religious belief system are blessed with the status of being children of God. Is that true? Or are there certain New Testament criteria that must be fulfilled for people to become children of God. If so, what are those requirements? The answer may be fa...

The King James Version of Isaiah 45:7 has God saying, “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil.” This older translation makes it sound like the Creator is the source, not only of good, but also, of all the evil in this world. If that is a correct rendering, the New Age / Far Eastern idea that God is both darkness and light, both evil and good, is supported and even legitimized. How can that be? Is there a more correct translation and interpretation of this controvers...