The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

disembodied spirit—the real meaning of the term familiar spirit—wanders around through the family line, if he is attached to it, trying to find a new home. If the spirit has other options, it will seek another, often the highest functioning and most socially influential life possible, to invade. The process of the invasion customarily takes on the flavor of occultic manipulation: visions of strange and often ancient events, sudden psychic powers, and the surprising appearance of gratuitous assistance from the other world are the first line of attack. Once the victim becomes comfortable with the new inexplicable presence in their lives, the second phase of the plan begins. Now the presence of the spirit becomes more pronounced. Its apparitions are stronger, the communion more tangible, until the will of the victim awakens and aligns with the desires of the invasive spirit. Over time, the interaction between the two—the demon spirit and the unwitting vessel—form a bond that allows the demon to assume ascendancy and ultimately possession of the body. Receptivity and ignorance are two key factors in the length of time it takes to achieve this goal. Hungry, hurting, and destitute souls are the most appealing. These base human needs easily align the will to the most expedient and efficient provider. When it looks like reincarnation, it is really a residence change for a disembodied demon spirit whose previous residence has passed on to the land of the dead. 1242. Remphan—A) An astral deity worshipped by Israel in the wilderness. B) Associated with or identified as Chiun, the star god of the planet Saturn. Amos 5:26 and Acts 7:43. 1243. Repentance—The requirement for true salvation that calls for the sinner or the errant saint to acknowledge his or her sin and convert, or return, to the laws and grace of the Savior. 1244. Rescue—The Bible refers to this as an aspect of salvation. Rescue in a prophetic setting signifies deliverance and restoration that enables and produces a return to safety. 1245. Restricted Office of the Prophet—A phrase used to describe the prophet as an officer; a position into which only those chosen can enter. One of the main qualifications for doing so is the presence of the prophet’s spirit. Its awakening is how the Lord summons and relates to the messenger. Without the prophet’s spirit, manifestations of a prophetic nature are typically classified under two different genres. The gift may fall under the Romans 12:6–8 gifts of the Spirit, or