How to Witness to the Cult and the Occult

Used by permission from Bill Jack & Andrew Heister
• Witness with love! (2 Timothy 2:23-26)
• Remember that they are victims of Satan! Apart from God's grace, you, too, would be an unbeliever.
• LOVE THEM! Let the last thing they remember about you be your Christ-like attitude of compassion.
• Intentionally ask 4 key questions! (Matthew 21:23-27)
There are 4 basic questions you can ask:
1. "What do you mean by that?" (This makes them define the terms in their argument.)
2. "How do you know that to be true?" (This makes them explain the logic of their argument.)
3. "What difference does it make?" (This makes them defend the value for their argument.)
4. "What if you're wrong?" (This makes them think the unthinkable about their argument.)
How to use these questions:
For instance, if they say, "I am an atheist," you can ask these questions:
"What do you mean by 'atheist'?"
"Do you mean there is absolutely no God?"
"Do you mean that you don't know personally if there is a God?"
"How do you know that there is no God?"
"Have you been everywhere in the universe?"
"What solid evidence can you produce to prove your position?"
"What difference has atheism made in your life?"
"Has it given you a purpose to live for?"
"What fulfillment has it brought you?"
"What if you're wrong and the God of the Bible is real?"
"If you're right, I have nothing to worry about, do I?"
"But if you're wrong, what are the consequences?"
These questions can lead someone to the logical "end" of his/her system of thinking
Take the common ground! (Acts 17:22, 23, 27, 28)
In this passage, Paul uses a religious shrine as a conversation starter and quotes a secular poet to gain common ground with his audience. If the person believes in the truth of the Bible, take the common ground by showing him/her passages that differ with his/her beliefs. If the person doesn't believe in the Bible, try to use things that they believe in to support your position.
Negotiate the terms of your talk! (James 1:19)
"You talk for a few minutes and I'll listen without interrupting. Then I'll do the same. OK?"
Let them start. (Remember to keep the terms of the talk yourself and make sure they do, too!) Listen to their viewpoint. Don't just listen to argue. Listen to understand. Restate their viewpoint back to them with terms like, "so what you are saying is this...". Once you understand their viewpoint (and they feel you understand it), then you are ready to evaluate what they believe Biblically. James 1:19 reminds us to
"...be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to become angry."
Explain your story! (Acts 26:1-29)
Your salvation story (testimony) is personal and powerful!
There are 3 elements to a testimony:
1. What you used to believe you had to do to get to heaven.
2. What you found out you had to believe to get to heaven.
3. What you believed and how your life has been since.
Stick with the GOSPEL!
 God created us to be with him.
 Our sins separate us from God.
 Sins cannot be erased by good deeds.
 Paying the price for sin, Jesus died.
 Everyone who trusts in Him has eternal life.
 Life that's eternal means we will be with Jesus forever in heaven.
Note: Remember that your ultimate weapons are prayer and the gospel message! Don't get distracted from the gospel message! Your goal is not to win an argument, but to win a person!
Stay dependent on the Spirit! (Ephesians 5:18)
As you witness, trust in the Spirit to give you wisdom! (Matthew 10:19, 20) Remember that only as you yield fully to the Spirit of God can He truly take control of your mind and your mouth! Keep in mind that it is the Holy Spirit who convicts people of sin and converts people to Christ.

Opening Spiritual Eyes in Deliverance

A person’s spiritual eyes can be opened during their deliverance session due to different reasons and circumstances. The demonic can open our eyes as well as Holy Spirit.
Demons
1. Demons will throw up distorted or false memories or visualization. (which is in reality a type of sorcery or divination which has been used by shamans, witchdoctors, and sorcerers for thousands of years, and is specifically forbid by the Bible)
2. Sometimes a person will see and feel things as the demon leaves. (demons memory)
3. Demons can cause allusions. (Seeing can bring or empower fear causing confusion etc.)
4. Witchcraft spirits will allow a person to see what is happening in the spirit sometimes distorting truth and empowering strongholds that are being challenged.
5. Outside (Cosmos, collective pool) demons can cause sphere empowerment bringing confusion also causing illusions and deception to a person. (divination)
Holy Spirit
1. Gifts (Word of Knowledge, Discernment,) some have a gift that can be used at any given time. Others have gifts but can only use at certain times.
2. Anointing (brings us knowledge which helps us to see.)
3. He will reveal what need to transpire in order to achieve the deliverance (repentance, renouncement etc.)
4. Through Healing (seeing sometimes is necessary to bring healing)

There can also be stipulations to where neither the demons nor Holy Spirit can operate in opening a person’s spiritual eyes in deliverance. They are:
Blockages
1. Lack of Faith (unbelief)
2. Immaturity in Christ (depending on the situation)
3. Insecurity (fear)
4. Doubt (wouldn’t believe it if they saw it.)
5. Holy Spirit isn't opening a persons spiritual eyes because it is not His plan.

Guided Imagery
Praying for the Lord to open a person’s spiritual eye is a bible bases prayer. However, there should be some considerations before openly doing so.
It could open door for deception.
1. If it is not Gods plan to do so and the person is now ready to receive impression or revelation, the above things that we mentioned can happen.
2. It can be perceived at directed prayer in the realm of the person thinks they are expected to have some sort of image or revelation. They can fake or be deceived. (As in Laura)
3. Sometimes memories are not what the person needs and if Holy Spirit is not involved demons can overwhelm from the subconscious mind, as their always trying to come out.

Note: Everyone is different and the Holy Spirit should be in charge. Don’t put restrictions on God; He will guide a deliverance session if He is allowed.

Rather then saying “Open their eyes” or “I command Memories” it is better to ask God to ‘Speak His Truth” or ask “Holy Spirit to be in Control of all revelation given in this session” and for God to have His will. Never tell them what you think happened to them on the basis of the symptoms.
Opening ones spiritual eyes is the works of God. We have a responsibility to be spiritually filled and ready to accomplish what God has called us to do in the deliverance ministry. We are called to seek Him in all things. If we are faithful to do so He will guide us and lead us in all truths and quicken us to the schemes of hell.
When Jesus opens our spiritual eyes (and He does) during healing and deliverance it is an awesome and real experience. We are to be cautious and not fearful in fulfilling our call and He will give the discernment.