SIGNS OF MEDIEVAL TIMES
IN THE MODERN CHURCH
USA Culture:
“Must be the season of the witch” Old Pop Song
“Ohhh. Witchy woman, see how high she flies”. Old Pop Song, Eagles
Above: Peer, Seer Church Motto
(Dedicated to my nightmare the WELP, WELM)
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Sister Taveau asks ChatGPT AI:
Please address the signs of the Middle Ages, the medieval times, in the present-day Church
ChatGPT replies:
1️ Signs of the Middle Ages / Medieval Times in the Present-Day Church
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Authoritarianism & Hierarchy
The medieval Church was extremely hierarchical (Pope → Cardinals → Bishops → Priests → Laity). You still see this today in churches that stress “covering,” submission to leaders, or where leaders are considered beyond question — sometimes using fear to control. -
Legalism
Medieval Christianity had a rules-heavy, works-based system. This surfaces today when churches focus on outward behavior, dress codes, rules about gender roles, or who is “qualified” to be used by God. -
Demonization of Dissent
In the Middle Ages, dissenters were seen as heretics or witches. In some modern ministries, those who don’t conform or question leadership can be labeled as Jezebel, witch, rebellious, etc. -
Mysticism Mixed with Fear
In the medieval Church, mysticism was often linked with superstition and fear. Today, certain prophetic or hyper-charismatic streams can promote fear-based spiritual warfare (seeing demons everywhere), which resembles medieval superstition more than balanced New Testament teaching.
Taveau asks Chat GPT
When Did the “Women = Evil / Witches” View Enter the Church?
Chat GPT replied:
Not from Jesus. Not from the First Church.
**It came later — through culture, pagan influence, and church power structures.
1️. Early Church (1st–3rd century) — Women were honored
** Women prophesied, led house churches, served as deacons and apostles (Acts 2:17-18, Romans 16).
**No “women are evil” teaching in New Testament doctrine.
POINT: NO witch-hunting, NO Jezebel spirit theology, NO fear of women.
GRAND POINT:
2. 4th–5th Century — Pagan ideas + Greek philosophy enter Church
** Greek philosophers (like Aristotle) taught that women were inferior and more emotional, less rational.
** As the Church merged with the Roman Empire (Constantine era), these cultural views leaked in.
* Early church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine began to write:
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Women are the gateway of the devil (Tertullian).
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Eve’s sin caused women to be morally weaker (Augustine).
** Not In Bible Scripture — imported from pagan culture and Greek thinking.
3. Medieval Church (500–1500 AD) — Superstition + patriarchy + fear
POINT: Book and Witch Inquisition: Hammer of the Witches (1487) — explicitly taught that women are:
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More carnal, more deceivable.
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More likely to work with Satan.
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A threat if not under strict male control.
++ Inquisition targeted mostly women — 80% of those accused as witches in Europe were women.
++ Misogyny and witch paranoia now widespread — Church promoted this.
POINT By this point, Pharisee spirit + fear-based culture + bad theology were deeply embedded.
4️. Puritan / Colonial America — Salem Witch Trials
+ Puritans brought these medieval ideas into America.
++ Salem Witch Trials (1692) were driven by:
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Medieval demonology books.
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Fear of women with perceived spiritual power or independence.
5. Modern Remnants (charismatic, parts of deep pentecost, our WELP)
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Jezebel hunting
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Uncovered, rebellious woman language
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Suspicion of women in leadership or prophetic roles
POINT: These are direct descendants of medieval + pagan + Pharisee ideas — not Jesus, not New Testament.
Summary Timeline
| Time | View of Women |
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| 1st–3rd Century (Acts Church) | Honored, equal in Spirit, gifted |
| 4th–5th Century | Greek philosophy corrupts thinking — women inferior |
| 500–1500 AD | Medieval Church — women seen as prone to witchcraft, evil |
| 1487 | Hammer of the Witches spreads fear of women |
| 1692 | Salem Witch Trials — American echo of medieval teaching |
| Today | Lingering Jezebel hunts, patriarchal control, deep scan accusations |
Taveau asks ChatGPT
TALES, LORE, TRADITION
Please discuss the “Witch Inquisition” by the German monk that wrote The Hammer of the Witch. Is that part of the medieval times and did it come to America, Salem Witch Trials, and now the witch-watching in certain kinds of ministries, the anti-woman bias and calling many ‘Jezebels, witches” by sight? (meaning based on vibes, gender, style and rumors NO RELATIONSHIP)
Chat GPT answers:
2️ The Inquisition & Hammer of the Witches
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The Inquisition was a medieval institution, begun in the 12th century, used to investigate and punish heresy.
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The Hammer of Witches (Malleus Maleficarum) was written by Heinrich Kramer, a Dominican inquisitor, in 1487 (late medieval period).
It justified the hunting of witches, was anti-woman (claimed women were more prone to witchcraft), and spread hysteria across Europe. -
Did it influence America?
YES — indirectly.
Though the official Inquisition didn’t come to America, Puritan ministers in Salem had access to European witch-hunting books and ideas, including the Hammer. The Salem Witch Trials (1692) were a continuation of this medieval mindset.
3️ Modern “Witch-Watching” & Anti-Woman Movements
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The same medieval spirit of controlling women, blaming them for spiritual problems, and using fear of witchcraft as a weapon is alive in parts of today’s Church.
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Some ministries label women with strong voices as Jezebel, witch, or rebellious, which is a modern echo of medieval witch trials.
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The medieval Church taught that women were spiritually dangerous — some of that chauvinism and suspicion is still embedded in hyper-controlling church cultures today.
Summary
+ Yes — modern “witch-watching” in certain ministries is a leftover of medieval thought.
++ Yes — the Hammer of the Witches was medieval and influenced the Salem Witch Trials.
++ Yes — the anti-woman strain in some church cultures is linked to these old patterns of thought.
TD says
Please list scriptures to counter all of this:
Chat GPT cheerfully responds:
Here is a solid list of scriptures to counter the medieval spirit of control, fear, and anti-woman teaching that still shows up in modern ministries:
1️. Against Fear-Based Witch-Hunting
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2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
VALID POINT: A sound mind does not participate in mass suspicion, witch-hunting, or labeling people without evidence. -
James 3:17
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
POINT: God’s wisdom is not harsh, accusatory, or self-righteous. -
Galatians 5:19-21
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest… hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies…”
POINT: Many modern “witch hunts” are actually works of the flesh, not the Spirit.
2️. For the Dignity and Honor of Women
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Genesis 1:27
“So God created man in his own image… male and female created he them.”
POINT: Equal image-bearers of God. No gender is more prone to evil. - Exodus 20 “Honor thy father thy mother..”
2 different verses: Here is the Honor Father and Mother Promise in KJV:
“Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Also repeated by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:2-3 in the New Testament:
“Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”Ephesians 6:2-3 (KJV)
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Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”
→ Full spiritual equality in Christ. -
Acts 2:17-18
“And it shall come to pass in the last days… your sons and your daughters shall prophesy… and on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out… my Spirit.”
→ The Holy Spirit is poured out on both men and women, authorizing both to speak for God.
3. Talk Against False Accusation and Spectral Evidence
“It’s also white witchcraft” plus I Samuel 15:23
My Own (Mostly Boys Club in Ministry) Experiences with USA DEEP SCAN CULTURE (LP Prophetic my ministry discovery)
It’s a big dangerous trend which has rising to mega proportians, USA wide and in colonized spirit filled global cultures. (South African, India examples) in some modern prophetic ministries: occult-style “deep scanning”, where leaders claim to discern the hidden sins, spiritual DNA, or supposed witchcraft of others through private visions or feelings. This practice echoes medieval divination, not New Testament prophecy. Scripture calls us to test every spirit (1 John 4:1), follow clear process (Matt. 18:15-17), and honor both men and women in Christ (Gal. 3:28). True prophecy edifies, exhorts, and comforts (1 Cor. 14:3) — it does not control, shame, or sow fear. Ministries demanding submission to personal discernment or branding certain people as Jezebel or witch without witness are showing the Pharisee spirit, not the Spirit of Jesus.
(Sister TD Lived this!)
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Deuteronomy 19:15
“One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity… at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.”
POINT: Accusations must be proven — not based on feelings, visions, or “inner readings.” -
Matthew 18:15-17
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone…”
POINT: Jesus taught private correction, not public shaming or trial by gossip.
4️. Against Levitical Patriarchism (my coined term) / False Authority
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1 Peter 5:2-3
“Feed the flock of God which is among you… not as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”
POINT: True leaders serve humbly, not control or dominate. -
Matthew 20:25-28
“Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them… But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister…”
POINT: Jesus explicitly rejected authoritarian leadership in His Church.
Summary
1. The medieval spirit of fear, control, false accusation, and misogyny is not from the Holy Spirit.
2. These scriptures show that the First Church (Acts onward) operated with grace, sound mind, servant leadership, equality, and scriptural accountability — the opposite of Inquisition thinking.
KEY MINISTRY POINTS TO BE AWARE OF
1️. What You’re Seeing: Dark “Deep Scanning” Divination in Modern Prophetic Ministry
You are discerning correctly. Many nationally famous prophetic ministries have slid into what the Bible would call divination (Ezekiel 13, Acts 16:16), not Holy Spirit prophecy.
* This looks like:
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psychic-style “inner readings”
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spiritual scans of people without relationship
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use of buzzwords: uncovered, Jezebel, rebellious, witchcraft spirit
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targeting sensitive people, mainly women or minorities
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using phrases like “I see in the spirit… I discern you’re dangerous…” without accountability
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sometimes even accusing people who carry joy, freedom, or creativity
** This is NOT New Testament prophecy — this is Christian-branded occultism + Pharisee spirit.
2. Bible Teaching Against This Practice
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Ezekiel 13:6-7
“They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The Lord saith: and the Lord hath not sent them…” -
Acts 16:16-18
The girl with a spirit of divination followed Paul, giving spiritual information — but Paul rebuked the spirit as demonic. -
1 Corinthians 14:3
True prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort. -
POINT Not accusation, exposure, humiliation, fear-based reading.
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1 Timothy 5:19
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder except by two or three witnesses.
POINT NO private “reading” can be used as legal evidence or ministry action. -
Galatians 5:20
Witchcraft (Greek: pharmakeia) is a work of the flesh — this includes control and spiritual manipulation, even under a “prophetic” banner.
3. Modern Movements That Bear This Fruit
You are correct: Modern Levitical Patriarchy (LP), Matriarchy in some circles, and some “prophetic covering” movements resemble this danger.
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Apostolic-prophetic networks that require submission to covering or leader’s personal discernment
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Online prophetic hubs that teach “your leader must know and see everything about you”
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Churches with a public Jezebel hunt culture — especially toward women with initiative, joy, or leadership gifts
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Movements that elevate dreams, inner readings, and feelings over the Bible
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Big-name prophets who “call out” suspected witches or rebels from platforms, livestreams, or social media
Names vary — I will not list individual ministers publicly, but I can tell you what to watch for:
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Buzzwords: alignment, spiritual DNA, submission, covering, Jezebel, seer scan, disloyal, inner court only, prophetic alignment fee/gift
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Culture of fear and “don’t question the prophet”
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Claims of private seeing about people’s secret life — with no witnesses.
- Very Upsetting. USA wide: They talk about you, but never directly to you, may put you on their witch list, pray against you and much more…but they fearing confronting, the proof that they do not know it ALL. So these are weak as they deep scan from afar and hide with I JOHN 1:7, Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18;15-17, James 3:17 character fruit. Prefer to “read” us from their safe hidey hole of self protection
++ This is not Acts 2, not First Church.
4️. How to Avoid It
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Stay deeply rooted in Bible-based sound doctrine: Acts 17:11 — “search the scriptures daily to see if these things are so.”
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Test every spirit: 1 John 4:1
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Demand scriptural process — Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 6:1 — not deep scan readings or public labelings.
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Avoid ministries where leaders speak as if their discernment = the voice of God, with no scriptural check or peer accountability.
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Stay clear of any “prophetic” movement that resembles manipulation, fear-based culture, hierarchy, and no joy.
5. Summary
+ Much of what you’re discerning is correct: these deep scan and psychic-style prophetic acts are not from the Spirit of Jesus but resemble:
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Medieval occult + Phariseeism
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LP (Levitical Patriarchy) + unhealthy Matriarchy
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modern commercial prophetic marketing
** POINT: The Bible teaches relationship-based prophecy, scriptural accountability, servant leadership, and no fear-based control.
** POINT: True prophecy is: edification, exhortation, comfort (1 Cor. 14:3) — not divination, deep scan control, or gender-based suspicion.
CLARIFICATION:
What You’re Seeing: Dark “Deep Scanning” Divination in Modern Prophetic Ministry
You are discerning correctly. Many nationally famous prophetic ministries have slid into what the Bible would call divination (Ezekiel 13, Acts 16:16), not Holy Spirit prophecy.
+ This looks like:
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psychic-style “inner readings”
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spiritual scans of people without relationship
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use of buzzwords: uncovered, Jezebel, rebellious, witchcraft spirit
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targeting sensitive people, mainly women or minorities
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using phrases like “I see in the spirit… I discern you’re dangerous…” without accountability
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sometimes even accusing people who carry joy, freedom, or creativity
** This is NOT New Testament prophecy — this is Christian-branded occultism + Pharisee spirit.
2. Bible Teaching Against This Practice
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Ezekiel 13:6-7
“They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The Lord saith: and the Lord hath not sent them…” -
Acts 16:16-18
The girl with a spirit of divination followed Paul, giving spiritual information — but Paul rebuked the spirit as demonic. -
1 Corinthians 14:3
True prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort.
→ Not accusation, exposure, humiliation, fear-based reading. -
1 Timothy 5:19
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder except by two or three witnesses.
→ NO private “reading” can be used as legal evidence or ministry action. -
Galatians 5:20
Witchcraft (Greek: pharmakeia) is a work of the flesh — this includes control and spiritual manipulation, even under a “prophetic” banner. -
3. Modern Movements That Bear This Fruit
You are correct: Modern Levitical Patriarchy (LP), Matriarchy in some circles, and some “prophetic covering” movements resemble this danger.
++ Movements that often bear this fruit:
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Apostolic-prophetic networks that require submission to covering or leader’s personal discernment
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Online prophetic hubs that teach “your leader must know and see everything about you”
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Churches with a public Jezebel hunt culture — especially toward women with initiative, joy, or leadership gifts
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Movements that elevate dreams, inner readings, and feelings over the Bible
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Big-name prophets who “call out” suspected witches or rebels from platforms, livestreams, or social media
Names vary — I will not list individual ministers publicly, but I can tell you what to watch for:
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Buzzwords: alignment, spiritual DNA, submission, covering, Jezebel, seer scan, disloyal, inner court only, prophetic alignment fee/gift
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Culture of fear and “don’t question the prophet”
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Claims of private seeing about people’s secret life — with no witnesses.
POINT: This is not Acts 2, not First Church.
.4. How to Avoid It?(Pastor TD says “Just stop going!”) ….however we want to admonish to train and to warn all of these, as most were mentored by this..?
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Stay deeply rooted in Bible-based sound doctrine: Acts 17:11 — “search the scriptures daily to see if these things are so.”
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Test every spirit: 1 John 4:1
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Demand scriptural process — Matthew 18:15-17, Galatians 6:1 — not deep scan readings or public labelings.
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Avoid ministries where leaders speak as if their discernment = the voice of God, with no scriptural check or peer accountability.
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Stay clear of any “prophetic” movement that resembles manipulation, fear-based culture, hierarchy, and no joy.
KEY POINT:
Scripture-Based Checklist to Test Prophetic Ministries
(Is this Holy Spirit or occult deep scanning?)
Ask:
1️. Does this ministry prioritize Scripture first respectful each individual persons, over visions, feelings, or “seer readings”?
→ Acts 17:11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
2. Is prophecy delivered for edification, exhortation, comfort — or for public shaming, fear, or control?
→ 1 Cor. 14:3
3. Are accusations processed according to Matthew 18:15-17 and 1 Timothy 5:19 — or based on “inner readings” alone?4.
4. Are women honored and free to minister — or disproportionately labeled as Jezebel, unsubmitted, controlling, witch?
→ Gal. 3:28; Acts 2:17-18
5. Are leaders humble and open to correction — or authoritarian, “don’t touch God’s anointed” culture?
→ Matt. 20:25-28; 1 Peter 5:2-3
6 Is there pressure to “align” under their covering or DNA to be safe from spiritual danger?
→ Gal. 5:1 — “Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.”
7.. Is the fruit of the ministry joy, peace, freedom — or fear, suspicion, hierarchy?
→ James 3:17; Gal. 5:22-23
** If more than 2-3 items raise concern — the ministry may be practicing Christian-branded occult deep scanning, not New Testament prophetic ministry.
NOTE: THE NOTORIOUS ORIGINS OF ANTI WOMEN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
MALEUS MALEFICARUM BOOK, “THE HAMMER OF THE WITCH”
The Hammer of the Witches (1487) represents one of the darkest legacies of the medieval Church — a Pharisaical, anti-woman, fear-driven spirit that justified public witch-hunts through false accusations, spectral evidence, and authoritarian control. Sadly, this same oppressive spirit surfaces today in parts of the modern Church under the guise of witch-watching, Jezebel labeling, and anti-woman bias. Yet Scripture counters this entirely: God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim. 1:7); in Christ there is no male or female (Gal. 3:28); and leadership must be servant-based, not lording over others (Matt. 20:25-28). The First Church of Acts honored women, prioritized mercy over legalism, and modeled sound, scriptural due process — not public spectacles or religious witch-hunts.
POINT Scriptural Prayer Declarations
You can pray and/or declare these aloud to cleanse your ministry space and oppose this spirit:
1️. Against Fear & False Accusation
“In the name of Jesus, I reject the spirit of fear (2 Tim. 1:7). I declare that no accusation shall stand without truth and witness, as written in Deut. 19:15 and Matt. 18:15-17.”
2️. For Women’s Full Value & Honor
“I declare the Word of God: male and female are created in His image (Gen. 1:27), and in Christ there is no male or female, but all are one (Gal. 3:28). I welcome the full giftings of God in both women and men, as in Acts 2:17-18.”
3️. Against Authoritarian Control & Pharisee Spirit
“I renounce the spirit of legalism and religious control. I declare that leadership shall be servant-based (Matt. 20:25-28), and that the wisdom from above is pure, peaceable, and full of mercy (James 3:17).”
4️.Against Spectral Evidence & Witch-Hunting
“I reject all use of visions, inner readings, and accusations without biblical due process. No weapon formed against the saints shall prosper (Isa. 54:17), and every tongue that rises in judgment shall be refuted by the truth of God’s Word.”
There’s a sharp comparison of the Hammer of the Witches (Malleus Maleficarum) false teachings vs. Bible truth — with Pharisee parallels:
1️. Core Spirit of the Hammer = Pharisee Spirit
POINT:Hammer of Witches was written by Heinrich Kramer (Dominican friar), 1487.
POINT: It was anti-woman, fear-based, legalistic, controlling, self-righteous — Pharisee spirit in medieval clothes.
POINT: Women are by nature more prone to witchcraft, deception, and evil.Genesis 1:27 — “male and female… in the image of God.” Galatians 3:28 — “neither male nor female… all one in Christ.”Pharisees marginalized women: Luke 13:14-17, John 8 woman caught in adultery.
Acts 2:17-18 — “your daughters shall prophesy.” Romans 16 — Paul honors many women leaders.Pharisees resented anyone God used outside their control.Galatians 6:1 — “restore… in a spirit of meekness.” Matthew 12:7 — “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.”Pharisees prioritized system over mercy: Matthew 23:23.
ALARM: WATCH LIST — Hammer of the Witch / Pharisee Spirit Traits
(modern ministries / religious settings — red flags!)
1️. Deep Scanning
* Trying to read your “hidden” sins, spirits, motives without relationship.
* Acts like they hear God but mix fear and accusation.
2️. Witch-Watching / Jezebel Hunting
* Labeling women (esp. strong leaders) as Jezebel, witch, manipulator, without proof.
* Spiritual character assassination.
3️, Suspicion Spirit Culture
* Creates fear and control — you are never “safe” around them.
* “Uncovering” people publicly or through gossip.
4️ Unbiblical Authority Demands
* Insists you must submit to them or be considered rebellious/evil.
* Uses “covering” language as weapon.
5️. Gender Targeting
* Women in leadership are targeted the most.
* Hammer of the Witch taught women are more carnal — this old lie still circulates!
6️. Legalistic Works Spirit
* Adds rules and “new revelation” on top of the Word.
* Judges others harshly while excusing themselves.
7. No Matthew 18:15 Practice
* Does not go to the person first.
* Gossips, exposes, posts videos, or manipulates public opinion
Cleansing Summary:
If it smells of fear, accusation, hidden scanning, public shame, or male-only control — it’s NOT Jesus. It’s Pharisee spirit + Hammer of Witch residue.
PROOF OF PROPHECY OR PSYCHIC??
True New Testament prophecy edifies, exhorts, comforts, and uses Galatians 6:1 for restoration — not hunting.
MAIN POINTS:
ALERT: 3 Phrases to Watch for in Conversation
(Signs the Pharisee / Hammer of the Witch spirit may be operating):
1️.“I perceive they are “out to do us harm’ They have. weird vibe. We need to expose this person’s spirit to protect the group .”
** sounds noble — often an excuse to bypass Matthew 18 and justify public shaming.
2️. “I sense something dark on her / him — I don’t even need to talk to them.”
** Deep Scanning / spectral evidence — NOT biblical.
** Always test, always go privately first (Gal. 6:1).
3️. “They’re not under proper covering — that’s why they have so many problems.”
** Man-made doctrine of control — not found in New Testament church government.
** Often used to discredit strong, independent, Spirit-led believers (esp. women).
KEEP IT HAPPY: Bible Test of Healthy Prophetic Ministry
(Run any ministry / conversation through this simple Bible test):
1️. Does it edify, exhort, comfort — or control, accuse, shame?
+ 1 Cor. 14:3
2️. Is it done with love and gentleness — especially when correction is needed?
+ Gal. 6:1; 1 Cor. 13:1-2
3️. Is it transparent and accountable — or secretive, elitist, controlling?
+ James 3:17 — wisdom from above is “pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be intreated.”
+ If it fails this Bible test — it is not First Church prophetic ministry.
++ Likely Pharisee spirit, occult counterfeit, or flesh in operation.
OVERVIEW:
Summary Timeline
| Time | View of Women |
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| 1st–3rd Century (Acts Church) | Honored, equal in Spirit, gifted |
| 4th–5th Century | Greek philosophy corrupts thinking — women inferior |
| 500–1500 AD | Medieval Church — women seen as prone to witchcraft, evil |
| 1487 | Hammer of the Witches spreads fear of women |
| 1692 | Salem Witch Trials — American echo of medieval teaching |
| Today | Lingering Jezebel hunts, patriarchal control, deep scan accusations(see my many WELP articles, The Ministry Patriarchy) on this site, videos |
TO CONCLUDE:
The true First Church honored women as joint heirs (Romans 8:17), full partners in ministry (Acts 2:17-18), and valued members of the Body (Gal. 3:28).
** The view of women as evil/witches is not biblical — it is imported and must be opposed.
ALL GOD FORMED HUMAN PERSONS ARE VALUABLE, NOT YOUR CASH COW.
SUBMISSION BONUS LIST OF HOT SUBJECTS (BRIEF)
First Church facts:
1. Is “covering” a First Church word?
NO. The word covering as used today (“under a leader for spiritual protection”) is NOT found in the NT for church relationships.
++ Psalm 91:4 — GOD is your covering.
++ 1 Peter 5:2-3 — leaders are to shepherd, not dominate or control.
2. “Under / submitted to a local pastor”?
NO mandate.
++ Ephesians 5:21 — mutual submission in the body.(includes women and in marriage)
++ Acts 13:1-3 — prophets/teachers in Antioch were called by the Holy Spirit, not “under” one pastor.
3. Are all Christian men “over” all women?
NO.
+ Galatians 3:28 — neither male nor female in Christ.
+ Romans 16:1-2 — Paul honors Phoebe, a leader and minister.
+ Romans 16:3 — Priscilla, a teacher of Apollos.
4 Can a woman minister?
YES.
+ Acts 2:17-18 — daughters shall prophesy.
+ Romans 16:7 — Junia, noted among the apostles.
5. Can a single woman head a ministry or movement?
YES.
+ Judges 4 — Deborah, prophetess and judge of Israel. (Deborah was married, but evidently had his blessing to out and minister, judge many men and women, ever to accompany the military leader Barak, on a mission. She was “single” in her call but married. Christians can equally yoked in marriage but not serve identically in the same field.
+Romans 16 — many women listed as leaders, helpers of Paul, ministry heads in house churches.
Summary:
+ No “covering” requirement.
** No male domination doctrine in First Church.
* Women CAN minister, lead, head movements — married or single — when called by God.
LAST (WE CLOSE) WITH THE BIG ONE…..APOSTLE PAUL
A brief timeline of “women keep silent” (with original context) and how women later got held back:
1. ~55 AD — 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
“Let your women keep silence in the churches…”
+Context: Corinth was chaotic — tongues, chatter, disorder.
+ Paul was correcting disruptive speaking, not forbidding all women from ministry.
+ Same letter (1 Cor. 11:5): Paul says women pray and prophesy in church — so “silent” can’t mean “no speaking at all.”
2. ~60 AD — Galatians 3:28
+ Paul writes there is no male or female in Christ — all are one in Him.
3. First 300 years of the Church
+ Women prophesied, evangelized, led house churches (see Romans 16).
+ No universal “women must be silent” rule.
4. 4th–5th Century — Roman Empire influence
+ Church becomes state-sponsored (Constantine).
+ Roman & Greek patriarchal culture begins to infect church leadership.
+ Clergy hierarchy forms — women gradually pushed out of visible leadership.
5 Middle Ages — 5th–15th Century
+ Canon laws restrict women in official church offices.
+ Misuse of “women keep silent” becomes rigid church tradition — out of biblical context.
6 1487 — Hammer of the Witches
++ Codifies women as spiritually dangerous.
++ Fuels anti-woman attitudes — contributes to witch hunts, and later to church suspicion of women in ministry.
7. Reformation (1500s) onward
** Some Protestants begin to rethink, but male-only pulpit remains dominant.
8. Late 1800s–Early 1900s
** Holiness, Pentecostal, Missionary movements — women preach again (Spirit-led revival).
9. Modern times
** Some churches still misuse “women keep silent” to forbid women’s leadership.
** BUT many Spirit-filled fellowships restore First Church freedom for women (Acts 2:17-18).
Summary:
** Paul addressed local disorder — not eternal prohibition.
** Church tradition (not Christ or Paul) held back women — influenced by Roman patriarchy and Middle Age superstition.
** Holy Spirit always empowered women (Acts 2, Romans 16).
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