Why Christians Should Reject Past-Life Regression

 

🚫 Past-Life Regression: Why Christians Should Avoid This Deception

Introduction

In today’s spiritual marketplace, past-life regression therapy is often presented as a path to healing trauma, discovering hidden truths, or understanding present struggles through supposed experiences in “previous lives.” This practice is common in New Age circles, rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain Neo-Pagan beliefs. But for Christians, the Bible gives us a very different picture of life, death, and eternity—one that stands in direct opposition to reincarnation and past-life exploration.

The Biblical Model: Life, Death, and Eternity

The Word of God makes it clear that human beings live once on this earth, and then face judgment before God. Hebrews 9:27-28 states:

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.”

This passage eliminates the idea of multiple lives or reincarnation. It emphasizes God’s design: one life, one death, one judgment, and one Savior—Jesus Christ.

Where Do Past-Life Memories Come From?

Many who undergo past-life regression report vivid memories, emotions, or visions from supposed prior existences. But Scripture warns us to test the spirits (1 John 4:1). What appears to be a memory could stem from:

• Imagination or suggestion – Regression often involves hypnosis or deep relaxation, which can blur the line between memory and fantasy.

• Deceptive spirits – Demons can feed false visions and experiences to keep people trapped in lies. Satan is called the “father of lies” (John 8:44) and uses deception to pull people away from the truth of Christ.

Dangers and Manifestations of Past-Life Regression

When Christians dabble in past-life regression, they open spiritual doors that God never intended. Possible manifestations include:

• Spiritual oppression – Feelings of heaviness, fear, or torment after sessions.

• Confusion about salvation – Believing multiple lives are possible undermines the finality of Christ’s work on the cross.

• Demonic harassment – Nightmares, intrusive thoughts, or paranormal activity may increase.

• Bondage to deception – People may become addicted to regression sessions, seeking answers outside of God’s Word.

GotQuestions.org rightly points out that these practices are incompatible with Christianity. They deny the sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice and mislead people into believing salvation is found in cycles of karma rather than in Christ’s finished work.

Why Christians Should Reject Past-Life Regression

1. It denies Christ’s sacrifice. Jesus died once for all (1 Peter 3:18). Reincarnation implies His death wasn’t enough.

2. It contradicts the gospel. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8–9), not through endless cycles of rebirth.

3. It opens doors to the demonic. Any practice involving altered states, hypnosis, or occult influence places believers in spiritual danger.

The True Path to Healing

While past-life regression offers counterfeit healing, true freedom comes through Jesus Christ. He alone heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3), delivers us from deception, and gives us new life in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17). Christians do not need to explore imaginary “former lives” to find healing. Instead, they are invited into abundant life in Christ, where every wound, trauma, and unanswered question can be redeemed.

Conclusion

Past-life regression may seem intriguing or therapeutic, but it is ultimately a trap. The Bible leaves no room for reincarnation, and any experiences of supposed past lives are either imagination or demonic deception. Christians are called to reject these practices and trust in God’s truth: one life, one death, one judgment, and eternal life through Jesus Christ.

If you have participated in past-life regression, repent and renounce it in prayer, asking Jesus to cleanse you from every counterfeit experience and close any doors opened to the enemy.

Choose Christ, not regression—because only Jesus can truly set you free.

Teresa Morin
President of Touch of God Int’l Ministries
🌐 https://www.touchofgod.org
Of Healing and Deliverance, Ordained Minister, Public Speaker
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