Playlist: pharmakeia (#G5331) (topic)
Who Is the God of Medicine?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsThelel, appearing as a serpent, has long deceived humanity, leading people to trust in drugs rather than in God for healing. The Greek word *pharmakeia* (G5331), translated as sorcery or witchcraft in Galatians 5:20, signifies the use or administration of drugs and is labeled a work of the flesh, one of satan's deceptions. …
The Occult
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe term *pharmakeia* (G5331), linked to sorcery, is rooted in the use of drugs, herbs, and potions to induce magical effects, often accompanied by incantations and appeals to occult powers. According to Vine's Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, sorcery involved the use of various charms and amulets to impress others with …
Halloween
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe term *pharmakeia* (G5331), from which we derive our words pharmacy and pharmaceutical, is used in Galatians 5:20 as part of the works of the flesh, listed alongside adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, and idolatry. This word, often translated as sorcery, reflects the practices of enchanters, wizards, witches, …
Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie
Sermon by Charles WhitakerIn Revelation 21:8, among the behavioral elements listed as leading to the Lake of Fire, the term "sorcerers" is rendered from the Greek words pharmakeus and pharmakos , each appearing once in the catalogs of Revelation 21:8 and 22:15, respectively. These terms concretely refer to individuals who prepare or use magical remedies …
Vaccine Policy
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughGod warns in Revelation 9:21 and 18:23 of the sorcery of unrepentant mankind by which the merchants deceive the nations. Paul also lists sorcery as one of the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:20. The Greek word for sorcery is pharmakeia (Strong's 5331), from which we derive our words pharmacy and pharmaceuticals. It literally …
Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must embrace the fruits of the Spirit, preferring God's truth to the deceitful spin, brainwashing, and doublespeak of the world's institutions.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Seven): Repentance
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs High Priest, Christ is putting His people through the paces, tailoring the trials and experiences needed for sanctification and ultimate glorification.
Works of the Flesh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur outward works show what we believe, what we worship, and what we aspire to become. Apart from God, all human works activities are potentially destructive.