If you have been following, you know I have already provided below, six compelling reasons why I believe orbs are not supernatural or paranormal. The seventh is: Just because some misuse and abuse the bible in attempting to support their view that orbs are supernatural or paranormal does not make it true. The bible does not speak of orbs. The following explanation of reason number seven is a bit more extensive and may not be for the faint of heart, but all of it is needed for clarity. I have some expertise in biblical theology as I have been an ordained minister for over 35 years and have a BA in Christian Education and a Masters of Divinity.
My Worldview is as follows: I believe in the supernatural and the paranormal, even of another dimension. Yet, because I am a Christian (a term filled with a lot of misunderstood baggage these days), I follow the teaching of the bible, and therefore, I have a biblical worldview and an understanding of the supernatural and paranormal as explained, defined and understood by the bible. Therefore, what the bible teaches, will provide guidance on how I should interpret the existence of orbs.
- What Does The Bible Specifically Tell Us About Orbs?
In order to answer this question accurately, it is essential to first identify what specifically we are referring to as “Bible” and as “Orbs”
- What Is The Bible: The 66 books that make up what is known as the Old and the New Testaments. 39 books are in the Old Testament and 27 books are in the New Testament.
- What Are Orbs: Any meaning or identity given to orbs, from biblical passages, is only subjective speculation, conjecture and theory, referred to as eisegesis - that is, reading into or adding to, what is not in scripture, in order to give a meaning that is not present in scripture. Scripture does not address the topic of orbs.
- Orbs defined: I believe, as stated earlier, orbs are created spherical creatures (with some variations), of various sizes and colors, with unique characteristics and abilities, that move through the sky, under their own power, with purpose and intention, interacting with the world around them. Although, perplexing and unusual, I believe they are natural and normal, rather than supernatural or paranormal. I believe they are biological in nature and can be caught. I believe they are their own creature and not another creature out of focus. I believe they are most everywhere, all the time, under most all conditions.
- Unlike other perspectives on orbs, there seems to be more dismissiveness, on the one hand and more hostility on the other hand, for the biblical perspective. Yet, this is my unapologetic perspective and I have provided some basic bullets of what this means and what the bible teaches below:
1. Everything in existence, has been created by the Triune God of the Bible, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who has always existed and is the un-created, creator.
2. God is not creation and creation is not God.
3. God sustains creation and is separate from creation.
4. All creation is subservient and accountable to God.
5. God interacts with creation continually.
6. Only God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is to be worshiped.
7. The teaching of the bible explains the truth about God and our relationship to God, through Jesus Christ, and the complete plan of redemption.
8. Therefore, I believe orbs are a creation of God, not God, not to be worshiped or prayed to as God. God is totally and completely sovereign. (Orbs are not) Psalm 139:7-16
This means:
- Nothing in all creation is more powerful than God, including orbs. Romans 8:37-39
- Nothing in all creation can avoid being accountable to God, including orbs.
- Nothing in all creation falls outside the power, control and will, of God, including orbs.
9. Everything that exists has been created by God. (Including orbs)
Genesis 1:1; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17
This means:
- Orbs are created by God.
- Orbs did not create themselves.
- Orbs are not God or gods, there is only one God.
- Orbs are not omnipotent.
- Orbs are not omniscient.
- Orbs are not omnipresent.
10. God has given everything a reason for existence and an identity, including orbs. Acts 17:28
This means:
- Although everything (including orbs) has a reason for existence and an identity, that does not mean we will always know the reason for its existence or its identity.
- Unless there is verifiable, objective revelation about the reason orbs exists, or about their identity, everything is purely subjective speculation, conjecture and theory and should be acknowledged as such.
11. Examples of subjective speculation, conjecture and theory.
- Orbs are angels.
- Orbs are demons.
- Orbs are ghosts.
- Orbs are souls.
- Orbs are aliens.
- Orbs are from another dimension.
- Orbs are dust specks, water droplets, spots on camera lenses, etc.
- Or any other orb explanation.
12. Orbs are not perfect creatures and have been impacted by sin just as all the rest of creation.
This means:
- None of creation is exempt from the effects of sin, including orbs. Romans 8:19-22
- Orbs are not to be worshipped. Romans 1:18-25
13. What does the bible teach about the state of people who have died? (Some believe orbs are the spirits of dead people).
- People are born, they live, and they die.
- People go to a specific place when they die, from which they cannot leave or return. (Luke 16:19-31)
- Dead people do not communicate with the living.
- The living cannot communicate with and are not to attempt to communicate with the dead.
(Leviticus 19:31/Isaiah 8:19/1 Timothy 2:5))
14. What does the bible teach about angels? (Some believe orbs are angels).
(Hebrews 1:14/Isaiah 6:2-6)
- Angels are not the spirits of dead people.
- Angels are messengers of God.
- Angels do what God desires.
- Angels can communicate with the living.
- Angels can be seen by the living and take on a physical form.
- Angels are not omnipresent or omnipotent or omniscient, they are local.
- Angels are not to be worshiped.
15. What does the bible teach about the devil and demons? (some believe orbs are demons or the devil). (2 Corinthians 4:4; Matthew 12:22-30/43-45/8:16,28, 29,31; Revelation 12:7-9)
- Demons are not the spirits of dead people.
- Demons are fallen angels and are under the command of Satan and accountable to God.
- Demons do what Satan wants.
- Demons can communicate with the living.
- Demons can be seen by the living and take control of a physical form.
- Demons are not omnipresent or omnipotent or omniscient, they are local.
- Demons are not to be worshiped.
16. What does the bible teach about spirits and ghosts? (Some believe orbs are good and or bad spirits or ghosts).
- There is a supernatural world in addition to our physical world.
- Spirits and ghosts are the same according to the Bible etymologically.
- God is the ultimate Holy Spirit.
- Humans have both a body and a spirit or soul.
- Angels are spirits.
- Demons are spirits.
- Anthropormorphisms is when a spirit takes on a body. Angels and demons can do this.
17. What does the bible teach about alien life? (some believe orbs are aliens from other worlds).
- The bible mentions and teaches about other life forms in addition to our physical human body.
- These are God, angels, demons, principalities and powers.
- The bible does not specifically mention living creatures, of whatever form, inhabiting other worlds or planets in our physical universe.
18. Science is an uncovering of God's truth.
19. What does the bible specifically teach about orbs?
- The bible does not specifically mention “orbs”.
- Yet, the above information teaches a great deal about how we are to interpret orbs, from biblical perspective.
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- The mere existence of orbs, or any other unfamiliar, unexplained or perplexing creature, should never be reason for concern or need to fear, for it is only a revelation of truth. All truth comes from God and belongs to God. John 14:6
Two Specific Biblical Passages
As just explained above, I believe in the supernatural and I follow the bible and also I believe orbs are real creatures in their own right, I think it is important therefore to address a misinterpretation some may have about what the bible may teach about orbs. Specifically, I want to look at two verses. One verse offers a negative view of orbs and the other a positive.
First, The Negative Perspective Of Orbs:
Ephesians 2:1-2, reads as follows: "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live, when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who were disobedient." NIV
Without my going into a full exegesis of the meaning of this verse in context, I want to note that some might interpret "orbs" as being the vehicles, or beings through which Satan, or the Devil, who is referred to in this passage, as the ruler of the kingdom of the air, is able to rule the air.
Because, orbs seem to be most everywhere, most of the time, in all most all conditions, and in most every situation, therefore, the orbs, are actually the army of demons, who scout the air, as Satan's spiritual servants, looking for ways to negatively impact humans, so they will follow Satan, rather than God. That is certainly the mission of demons, but orbs are not demons. I have not seen, nor felt any evidence, whatsoever, that this is the case and do not believe orbs are demons, doing the work of Satan.
But, if they are, that would have great implications for us, which would be of serious importance, deserving our full attention. Orbs would then need to be understood as having harmful intentions, therefore, not to be befriended, not sought after, certainly not prayed to or worshiped. To follow orbs as something to be desired, would be to follow Satan and be as those dead in their sins. They, therefore, would be best left alone, ignored and even prayed against, in the name of Jesus Christ, by the Christian.
Second, The Positive Perspective Of Orbs:
Hebrews 12:1-2, reads, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Again, without doing full blown exegesis of this passage, some might believe "orbs", are the great cloud of witnesses, being referred to in the above verse.
As stated above, orbs seem to be everywhere, therefore, some might believe, orbs must be the great cloud of witnesses, (either angels or humans who have died, or both), who are being allowed by God, to watch us, all the moments of every day of our lives. If this were true, this too, has great implications for us.
The rest of the passage, says, this should have a great impact on how we live our lives, every moment of every day. Basically, as we think about the heroes of faith from the past, knowing they are watching us, we should avoid sinning, live in a way that is pleasing to God in our thoughts, words and deeds, as we look, with hope, to Jesus Christ, because of who he is and what he has done in providing gracious salvation through the plan of redemption.
Even though, as already stated, I emphatically and strongly do not believe orbs are demons and I emphatically and strongly do not believe orbs are the great cloud of witnesses, if anyone does take either of these two positions, which you should not, then it means they have to take a serious look at how they will respond to the implications of each. Either orbs will entice you to follow Satan or encourage you to follow God. Regardless of what you believe about orbs, this option is still before you. How will you respond?
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