Awakening School of Theology & Ministry With Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Medical Update
It’s been a while since posting any update on my health—basically because there has been nothing new to report. The past week or so has been given to several medical tests and meetings with my oncologist and (potential) surgeon, so now I can provide an update....
Brief Health Update
Brief update on my health: Well, this week wasn’t the news producer we thought it would be. I met with the surgeon today and was encouraged by his approach to people in my situation (short version: he’s not looking for reasons to back out of a surgery; he’s aggressive...
Things I Have Learned
Don't take this list the wrong way. Yes, I'm in chemotherapy for cancer, but this isn't some sort of "last words" post! It just poppoed into my head today that I ought to make such a list for readers / followers like I did years ago on "Heiser's Laws for Bible Study"...
Brief Health Update
Most readers will know that I am currently in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. The goal of the therapy is to shrink a mass so that it can be surgically removed. This past week was my second chemo cycle. I offer the following for your consideration as you pray for...
A Thanks to Readers: Five Heiser Titles with at Least 1,000 Reviews on Amazon
I just wanted to offer a brief thanks to my readers. A week ago my Angels book crossed the 1,000 reviews line on Amazon.com. That mark means that I now have five books on Amazon.com with at least 1,000 reviews. Anyone in the industry knows that the 1,000 number...
What Does God Want? Now an Audio Book
Audible.com is now listing the English reading of What Does God Want? If you enjoy audio books, this is a must!
Did Jesus Endorse the Idea of Reincarnation?
I just saw that my old published journal article on this subject is no longer accessible online (it appeared in a peer-reviewed e-journal back in the day). Here is the citation, along with the PDF. Heiser, Michael. "Did Jesus Allow for Reincarnation? Assessing the...
Newly Discovered “Gigantic” Previously Unknown Type of Human Isn’t a Nephilim
The title of this post is kind of clunky, but necessary. When I first heard this news about a week ago, my immediate thought was "How long will it take for someone to email me that this specimen is from the nephilim?" I now have my answer. This morning my email box...
The Tic Tac UFO: What You’re Not Being Told
I've been preparing notes for my next Fringepop filming round. We're going to do some episodes on the latest UFO flap started several years ago by the New York Times and the leak of the "tic tac" video. I'd thought I'd post some notes here - early, to precede the...
Of Truth Watchers and Inept Readers
Those of you who have read my books (especially, The Unseen Realm) or heard me on interviews will enjoy this -- it's about what happens when people who don't read my books talk about what I believe. I usually don't respond to this sort of nonsense, because the people...
Study the Bible with Professors In Israel!
I was recently informed by my friend Dr. Seth Postell, who teaches in Israel, about an upcoming Zoom Open House to be conducted by Bar Ilan University in regard to studying at Bar Ilan. Details are below. Bar Ilan is specifically encouraging evangelical Christians to...
Talking Demons on Point of View with Kerby Anderson
I was recently interviewed by Kerby Anderson on Point of View. I was glad to be Kerby's guest, as it reminded me of the good material he's produced via Probe Ministries. I used a lot of that material when I taught ethics back in the day.
Eric Walker and Mike Heiser Take Lexham Press’s Demons Quiz
This was fun - Messianic rabbi Eric Walker walk through Lexham Press's Demons quiz (it markets my book). We both missed a few! Find out why:
Special Opportunity for Awakening School of Theology Students
I'm quite happy to announce a very special opportunity for all Awakening School of Theology and Ministry (ASOTM) student. ASOTM is my new school in Jacksonville, FL. ASOTM is not accredited. We offer a two year certificate program: first year = 30 weeks going through...
MEMRA Language Courses: Module 2 Registration Now Open
The second module for language courses at my MEMRA website is now open for registration. The next module opening will be in November-December. Registration for this second 2020 module will remain open until July 4, 2020. After registration closes those who are...
Unseen Realm Review in Christianity Today
Just a quick note -- a review of my best-selling book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible, appeared today on the Christianity Today website. It's by Dr. Louis Markos, who will be familiar to the audience of Naked Bible Podcast. My...
Mike Interviewed by Doreen Virtue on Demons
I was recently interviewed by Doreen Virtue for her YouTube Channel. We talked about the content of the Demons book. Many of you will know Doreen's background. She is the most widely-sold author in the history of Hay House Publishing, which caters to new age material....
Interview on The Church and Other Drugs Podcast about The New Demons Book
You can listen here - we spend some time talking about God's salvation plan and the Great Commission in this one.
Someone in Israel is Attacking Me and It’s Funny, Uninformed, and Dishonest
That's how these things usually go. When I checked my email this morning I saw that a friend had sent me this piece of nonsense: someone behind a blog called "NARWatch" in Israel is attacking me and my content. Normally I don't even read these. There haven't been...
Unseen Realm & Demons: A Thank You and Update About A New Film from Faithlife TV
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who has purchased my recent book, Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness. As you can see below, as of today (May 5, 2020) it's doing well. But even more amazing is how, five years since its...
Naked Bible Conference Cancellation
I'm guessing this doesn't come as a surprise. Sadly, Trey and I have decided that it's best to cancel the Naked Bible Conference scheduled for this August. We of course don't know if people will be able to travel, but the greater uncertainty is that, even if travel is...
Is Easter Named After a Pagan Goddess? (Re-post from 2018)
Easter is around the corner, and I was reminded of this post tonight during a Q & A session for the Awakening School of Theology and Ministry. It's something I blogged in 2018 about the "pagan origins" of Easter. The idea is overblown and misguided. Have a look at...
Would Jesus Say the Coronavirus is a Deserved Judgment on Wicked People?
There’s been a lot of talk online about how the advent of COVID-19 is an act of God specifically aimed at judging wicked people. While there’s no passage of Scripture that refers to the coronavirus (really … there isn’t), there is an interesting passage in the gospels...
Thoughts on Signs and Wonders: Part 3: Are We Supposed to Be Raising the Dead?
Let me start by saying (to your relief no doubt) that this Part will be shorter than the previous two. It was prompted some time ago, when I read the tragic news that the folks at Bethel Church in Redding were praying for the resurrection of a deceased little girl....
Thoughts on Signs and Wonders: Part 2: What’s An Apostle?
The title of this post probably makes it clear that by “signs and wonders” I’m sort of picking off various topics that have something to do with sign gifts. Yes, it’s a bit random in terms of approach, but I’m setting the stage for future blogging. It will make sense...
