On my journey coming out of the NAR movement, there was so much to unlearn. I had many questions about the teachings I've heard for all those years. For example, what are we really supposed to know about the “realm of the Spirit”, “new revelations” or “Christ consciousness”? If it looks and sounds biblical, then why is it not? I was quite ignorant about the New Age, thoughtless of its influence in Christianity! But the Lord opened my eyes and I grieved… So in this post The New Age movement in churches: an introduction, I'd like to cover on what I'll call a tragedy. Let's therefore look at what the New Age movement is about and its disturbing influence on the church. Finding out there is an alternative spirituality In all honesty, deconstructing the NAR and charismatic teachings was a lot of work! It's hard to admit you were wrong for so long and believed a lie. Really, it's only possible by God's grace. It's a matter of seeking the Lord and dive into your Bible. Reading in context is key. Past the prosperity gospel As time went, I was gradually understanding there was a certain spirituality to the…

Is Astrology forbidden in Christianity? Is Astrology compatible with Christianity? Can Christians read their horoscope? In this post, we’ll see what Astrology is from a biblical perspective. We’ll expand on seven reasons why astrology is forbidden for Christians, i.e the evil behind it and why it’s incompatible with Christianity. …I had to write this post! I used to be an addict of astrology before coming to Christ. As a Christian I unfortunately ended up coming back to it -partially and secretly… Not wanting to ask in my church out of shame, this is is the kind of post I wish I had read back then! Through prayer, research and the Bible, God gave me the grace to understand all I’m sharing here. So, I hope it helps someone out there! Note: Astrology in this post will refer to anything related to the zodiac, horoscope, astral themes, planets alignment, foretelling the future, consulting astrologers, palm astrology (palmistry), etc. What is Astrology? Astro-logy: the treating of (logia) the stars (astron) - is the belief that the positioning of the stars and planets influences the way events occur on Earth. More precisely, it is the “calculation and foretelling based on observation of…

Is astrology heresy? In this post, let's have a look at how Western astrology started, evolved, and was perceived through the ages. We'll see its origin, development, and controversies from a Christian Orthodox standpoint. Defining Astrology One of the most ancient ideas of mankind is the belief in an intimate relationship between heavenly bodies and affairs of life. Astrology is thus an attempt to use this "relationship" to predict the future but also to uncover hidden aspects of the present. Throughout the centuries, orthodox leaders have recurrently condemned, as well as embraced, astrology. Where Astrology began Mesopotamia, the current region of Iraq, is where astrology had its beginnings. The Babylonians noted that the planets, the sun, and the moon, traveled along the same path in the sky. They then divided this path into twelve segments, the signs of the zodiac. Originally, the Babylonians were most interested in the links between planetary positions and major events in the life of a ruler or the history of a region. How Astrology became popular Later, astrology spread eastward to India and westward around the Mediterranean Sea. Then, the idea of studying the configuration of the planets at the moment of ordinary people’s…

In brief, Kyrios Christos is Greek for the Lord Christ, Christ the Lord, or the Lordship (or Kingship) of Christ. The full expression is Kyrios Iesous Christos: Lord Jesus Christ. In this post, we’ll therefore reflect on this very basis and core of the Christian faith: the Kingship of Christ and what it emphatically means. Kyrios To start with, let’s look at the Greek word Kyrios itself. This is what the BLB (Blue Letter Bible) gives us: Root Word (Etymology): From kuros (supremacy) Outline of Biblical Usage:I. he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master, lordA. the possessor and disposer of a thingi. the owner; one who has control of the person, the masterii. in the state: the sovereign, prince, chief, the Roman emperorB. is a title of honour expressive of respect and reverence, with which servants greet their masterC. this title is given to: God, the Messiah Strong's definition (Strong's G2962): κύριος kýrios, koo'-ree-os; from κῦρος kŷros (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):—God, Lord, master, Sir. With this in mind, let’s get into the meaning behind the statement Kyrios Christos. Note…

As a dear brother always says… behind every man or woman, there is a story. It is not my intention to talk much about myself on this blog but I find it worth sharing my testimony, as this is what inspired this blog. In His mercy, Christ delivered me from the power of sin and death and brought me into His kingdom of light. And that's the good news of the Gospel. Now, how did this manifest? He pulled me out from the mire of the occult and restored me from emotional and spiritual abuse. So I'll share my story. My Background I grew up in a catholic family, but Catholicism was more a label or tradition than a true devotion. I had to go through catechism and attend the children & youth Saturday evening services, while my parents barely even went to church themselves. Reaching my teenage years, Catholicism didn’t mean anything to me and I eventually despised it. It was more a set of rules, which parents and grandparents ensured to (forcefully) pass on, likely more for tradition or for the sake of keeping appearances in the village. In their generation, you couldn’t marry a protestant (Reformed)…

If you’ve read about me, or my story, you will probably understand the reason for this blog. Or, maybe you haven’t read it yet, and that’s OK! Either way, this post will cover the motivations behind this blog, Kyrios Christos. In a nutshell, my story is one from the occult to Christ, and from spiritual abuse to sound doctrine. God knows how much I searched the internet to make sense of the Bible and come out of deception! In the same manner, I pray my blog can be just like the ones I have come across, sharing the true light and helping someone out there. Having now a strong conviction on the validity and solidity of reformed teachings, I hope to also share the true light. Therefore, Kyrios Christos is there (among many other websites, blogs, and ministries) to help people out of deceit and into sound doctrine, by exposing false beliefs and educating and sharing true biblical knowledge (to the best that I can!). Now, besides my personal story (which is my actual #1 reason), let’s look closer at four other reasons behind the existence of this blog. 1. Conviction for sound doctrine to be taught Doctrine simply…