Such experiences are common in West Africa.

Here, as in other parts of the world, countless millions believe that dead people pass on to the spirit world, where they are able to observe and inuence the lives of people on earth. Is this belief true? Are the dead really alive? If not, who are those who claim to be spirits of the dead? Knowing the correct answers to these questions is vitally important. It is a life-and-death matter.

Contents
4 7 8 11 13 19 23 28 30 Spirits Have Not Lived and Died on Earth Millions of Spirit Creatures Rebellion in the Spirit Realm The Demons Are Killers! The Demons Falsely Claim the Dead Are Alive The Demons Encourage Rebellion Against God Serve Jehovah, Not Satan A Marvelous Future The Paradise Earth

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