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Battling Harry Potter: The Battle for Biblical Truth (#1101- Elim)
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“The Battle for Biblical Truth: Light in the Darkness” — Psalm 119:105 | Daily Devotional with Reverend Ben Cooper
The battle for truth is real—and silence is no longer an option.
While Christian leaders grow quiet, the Bible speaks louder than ever, with over 8 billion copies sold worldwide and another 3 billion given freely. Compare that to Harry Potter’s 600 million or the Qur'an’s 800 million, and the numbers testify: God’s Word is unmatched in influence.
In this bold and confronting episode of the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Reverend Ben Cooper takes you straight into the spiritual heart of the issue—why we must return to the authority, power, and truth of Scripture. Based on Psalm 119:105:
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105, NIV)
This devotional examines how modern church culture has drifted—replacing the Word with performance, entertainment, and compromise. But Jesus never commissioned us to build empires or denominations—He called us to walk in the light of His Word.
- Psalm 119:105 — God's Word lights our path in a dark world
- Genesis 1:3 — "Let there be light" began both physical and spiritual creation
- John 1:14 — "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us"
- Mark 8:38 — Do not be ashamed of the gospel in a wicked generation
- Acts 2:46 — Early believers broke bread and lived Scripture everywhere
- Matthew 5:14–16 — You are the light of the world—don’t hide it
Life Application:
The message is clear: If you don’t carry the light, you can’t push back the dark.
"Pick up your mat and pray in the street—no problem. Pick up your cross—and you’re in trouble."
Reverend Ben challenges the cultural double standard where other belief systems are welcomed openly in public, while Christians are pressured into silence. Yet the Bible calls us to bold proclamation, not quiet compliance.
This isn’t about being controversial—it’s about being faithful.
- Are you hiding your light to stay comfortable?
- Are you seeking Scripture as your main source—or are you leaning on culture?
- Would you still love God’s Word if it cost you everything?
The persecuted church is risking their lives for a single Bible page, while many of us let our copies gather dust.
Call to Action:
If you're struggling to stand strong in your faith, this episode is your wake-up call. The Word of God is still the most powerful, transformative force in the world.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Reverend Ben's Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Follow the Real Jesus in Critical Days (00:01:26)
3. Your Word is a Lamp: Biblical Truth (00:03:07)
4. Harry Potter vs. The Bible: Shocking Stats (00:04:17)
5. The Separation of Light from Darkness (00:07:29)
6. Salvation Through the Word Alone (00:19:41)
7. Breaking Bread Beyond Church Walls (00:33:20)
8. Coming to the Cross in Faith (00:42:21)
9. Closing Prayer and Final Blessing (00:49:21)
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