Dr. Walter Martin

In this powerful lecture, Walter Martin examines the biblical teaching on demonic deception and its infiltration into modern religious movements, occult practices, and false doctrines. Martin explains how demonic forces subtly distort truth, leading individuals and entire groups away from the gospel of Christ. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and real-world examples, he exposes the strategies demons use to influence theology, spiritual experiences, and human behavior. This lecture equips believers to recognize spiritual counterfeits, stand firm in biblical truth, and understand the unseen battle for souls waged through deceptive doctrines. About the Speaker: Walter Ralston Martin (1928–1989), often called “The Father of Christian Countercult Apologetics,” was a pioneering theologian and author known for his uncompromising defense of biblical Christianity. Founder of the Christian Research Institute and host of the long-running radio program “The Bible Answer Man,” Martin specialized in examining cults, the occult, and non-Christian religions, providing Christians with tools to discern spiritual deception. His seminal works, including The Kingdom of the Cults and The Kingdom of the Occult, have influenced generations of pastors, scholars, and laypeople in the field of Christian apologetics.

In this eye-opening lecture, Walter Martin examines the world of Extrasensory Perception (ESP) and parapsychology, separating sensational claims from spiritual reality. Martin explores phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, psychokinesis, and remote viewing, analyzing their historical roots in occult traditions and their resurgence in modern science and popular culture. With clarity and conviction, he explains how these practices can serve as gateways to spiritual deception, challenging the idea that they are harmless or scientifically neutral. Using biblical principles, Martin provides Christians with discernment tools to recognize the dangers of these seemingly supernatural abilities and offers a Christ-centered understanding of true spiritual power. About the Speaker: Walter Ralston Martin (1928–1989), often called “The Father of Christian Countercult Apologetics,” was a pioneering theologian and author known for his uncompromising defense of biblical Christianity. Founder of the Christian Research Institute and host of the long-running radio program “The Bible Answer Man,” Martin specialized in examining cults, the occult, and non-Christian religions, providing Christians with tools to discern spiritual deception. His seminal works, including The Kingdom of the Cults and The Kingdom of the Occult, have influenced generations of pastors, scholars, and laypeople in the field of Christian apologetics.

In this powerful lecture, Walter Martin tackles one of the most challenging questions in theology: Why does a loving and all-powerful God allow evil and human suffering? With clarity and biblical depth, Martin examines the nature of evil, the consequences of free will, and humanity’s fallen state. He addresses philosophical objections and offers scriptural answers that reveal God’s justice, mercy, and ultimate plan for redemption. This lecture provides Christians with a framework to understand suffering not as meaningless pain but as part of a larger spiritual reality in which God’s sovereignty prevails. About the Speaker: Walter Ralston Martin (1928–1989), often called “The Father of Christian Countercult Apologetics,” was a pioneering theologian and author known for his uncompromising defense of biblical Christianity. Founder of the Christian Research Institute and host of the long-running radio program “The Bible Answer Man,” Martin specialized in examining cults, the occult, and non-Christian religions, providing Christians with tools to discern spiritual deception. His seminal works, including The Kingdom of the Cults and The Kingdom of the Occult, have influenced generations of pastors, scholars, and laypeople in the field of Christian apologetics.

In this lecture, renowned Christian apologist Walter Martin dissects the instruments and methods commonly used in occult practices. Martin explores the rise of spiritualism, divination tools (such as tarot cards, Ouija boards, pendulums), ritual magic, and psychic phenomena, explaining how these tools are used to manipulate beliefs and open doors to spiritual deception. Drawing from decades of research, Martin provides biblical counterarguments, exposing the theological and spiritual dangers of engaging with these practices. This talk serves as both a warning and a guide for Christians seeking to understand and confront the influence of occultism in modern society. About the Speaker: Walter Ralston Martin (1928–1989), often called “The Father of Christian Countercult Apologetics,” was a pioneering theologian and author known for his uncompromising defense of biblical Christianity. Founder of the Christian Research Institute and host of the long-running radio program “The Bible Answer Man,” Martin specialized in examining cults, the occult, and non-Christian religions, providing Christians with tools to discern spiritual deception. His seminal works, including The Kingdom of the Cults and The Kingdom of the Occult, have influenced generations of pastors, scholars, and laypeople in the field of Christian apologetics.

In this lecture, Walter Martin examines the rise of the modern New Age movement and its deep roots in occult philosophy, Eastern mysticism, and ancient mystery religions. He explains how these belief systems redefine God as an impersonal force, promote the idea that man is inherently divine, and blend diverse spiritual traditions into a deceptive, unified worldview. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and documented examples, Martin exposes how New Age teachings infiltrate education, psychology, media, and even some churches under the guise of self-improvement and enlightenment. He warns that this movement functions as a spiritual counterfeit—offering mystical experiences and moral platitudes while denying the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lecture equips believers to identify New Age language and practices, confront its theological errors, and stand firmly on biblical truth in the midst of a growing cultural shift toward religious pluralism and occult revival. About the Speaker: Walter Ralston Martin (1928–1989), often called “The Father of Christian Countercult Apologetics,” was a pioneering theologian and author known for his uncompromising defense of biblical Christianity. Founder of the Christian Research Institute and host of the long-running radio program “The Bible Answer Man,” Martin specialized in examining cults, the occult, and non-Christian religions, providing Christians with tools to discern spiritual deception. His seminal works, including The Kingdom of the Cults and The Kingdom of the Occult, have influenced generations of pastors, scholars, and laypeople in the field of Christian apologetics.