A Verdict Based on the Teaching of Christ

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A clear biblical verdict explaining why communication with the dead is never real and is strictly forbidden by God.

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This article brings to an end the long-held belief that the living can speak with the dead. Grounded in Scripture, it explains the true state of the soul after death and exposes the real source behind voices believed to be “the dead.”

Not every spirit is aligned with God. And not every voice should be heard. Truth has never spoken through the dead.

Introduction

For generations, many have believed that the soul of the deceased can be summoned and spoken to through spiritists and mediums. In the name of comfort, guidance, or closure, people submit themselves to rituals and voices they believe come from their departed loved ones. But the real question is not whether this is practiced—the question is whether it is true and approved by God.

In true holiness, Scripture is the judge, not experience, not emotion, and not tradition. Therefore, let the Word itself deliver the verdict.

The State of the Soul After Death

The book of Revelation speaks plainly: whoever overcomes by fulfilling the will of God is made a pillar in His temple and will never go out from it (Rev. 3:12; 21:22). A soul that has entered God’s glory cannot be summoned or disturbed from the earth.

As for those who failed to obey the will of God, Scripture declares the judgment of the second death—the complete dissolution of existence (Rev. 21:6–8). Such a soul does not remain conscious, active, or reachable. It is reduced to nothing.

This is why Scripture states without ambiguity:

“The dead know nothing…” (Ecclesiastes 9:5)

If memory, awareness, and knowledge no longer exist, what exactly is being spoken to?

Two Explanations for Spiritism

There are only two possible sources for voices claimed to be “the dead”:

First, deception and illusion—whether deliberate fraud or self-deception driven by the imagination of the medium.
Second, if a spirit is truly acting, it is not the soul of the dead, but an evil spirit impersonating the deceased in order to deceive, mislead, and turn people away from God.

This is precisely why God explicitly forbade consulting the dead and spirits (Deut. 18:10–13; Isaiah 8:19). Such practices are called abominations in His sight.

Whom Does God Send?

God has never sent the souls of dead apostles back to the earth. Scripture clearly states that what was sent into all the earth are the Seven Spirits of God (Rev. 5:6)—they administer grace, peace, and judgment according to the will of the Father.

Only the Spirit of God moves between heaven and earth—never the human soul. To claim that God sends dead souls is a clear distortion of Scripture and a mark of spiritual ignorance.

Q&A — FREQUENT QUESTIONS, CLEAR ANSWERS

Q1: If it is not the soul of the dead, who is speaking through the medium?
A: Scripture allows only two explanations: illusion (deception or imagination) or evil spirits impersonating the dead. There is no third option.

Q2: Can the soul of a sinful or unfaithful person be contacted?
A: No. Souls judged with the second death are dissolved entirely. What no longer exists cannot speak.

Q3: What about accurate details revealed during séances or rituals?
A: Information is not proof of origin. Evil spirits can use familiar details to make deception appear credible.

Q4: Why do some people feel comforted after such encounters?
A: Emotional relief is not evidence of truth. Many false practices provide temporary comfort while leading to spiritual ruin.

Q5: Whom should the living consult?
A: Scripture answers directly: the people of God must consult their God, not the dead (Isaiah 8:19).

Q6: Has God ever sent the soul of a dead person to speak on earth?
A: Never. God sends His Spirits, not human souls (Rev. 5:6).

Final Warning

Communication with the dead has never been real. Souls in glory do not leave it; souls judged with the second death no longer exist. Therefore, anyone claiming to speak with the dead is either deceived or deliberately deceiving others.

Those who persist in consulting the dead are openly rejecting the living God—and such rejection carries judgment.

Conclusion

Only God must be consulted by the living—not the dead. The truth is clear, the warning unmistakable, and accountability unavoidable.

Call to Action

Turn away from spiritism and every form of consulting the dead. Return to the living God alone, for He is the only source of truth, light, and eternal life.