Bible News Prophecy, June 14, 2026

Bible News Prophecy with Dr Bob Thiel Disclosure Day, Alien Deception, and the Bible’s Warning About Spirits From Beyond Continuing Church Of God 49 A Film Sparks a Prophecy Discussion In this episode of Bible News Prophecy, host Steve Dupuie introduces a discussion with Dr. Bob Thiel about Steven Spielberg’s film Disclosure Day and its possible impact on religious belief. Steve frames the question around whether undeniable evidence of alien life could cause people to abandon what they believe about God. Dr. Thiel responds that true Christians should not have their faith shaken by a fictional movie, arguing that Christians are to let God be true and measure claims against Scripture rather than Hollywood storytelling. Spielberg, Religion, and the Question of Alien Life Dr. Thiel reads from commentary about Spielberg’s belief that disclosure of alien life could shape Christian faith around the world. The discussion highlights the film’s central premise: if extraterrestrial life were openly revealed, people might ask whether God is only connected to Earth or whether God’s role extends across civilizations throughout the universe. Dr. Thiel rejects the idea that such questions should destabilize Christian belief, saying the film’s premise is built on false assumptions and should not be viewed as a serious threat to grounded faith. False Knowledge and the Warning From Timothy Dr. Thiel connects the film’s claims to New Testament warnings about false knowledge. He cites Paul’s warning to Timothy about avoiding profane babblings and contradictions falsely called knowledge. In his view, Disclosure Day relies on the kind of speculative “knowledge” that can lead people away from biblical truth. He says Christians should continue in the things they have learned from Scripture rather than be carried away by cultural narratives, entertainment, or claims that present themselves as hidden truth. Scientific American and the Problem With the Movie’s Premise The program also references criticism from Scientific American, which Dr. Thiel says challenges the idea that alien discovery could be kept secret by SETI researchers. The discussion notes that scientists involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence say a genuine signal would not realistically remain hidden, because modern communication, social media, scientific transparency, and verification processes would make secrecy difficult. Dr. Thiel uses this to argue that the movie’s secrecy-based premise is not only biblically questionable but also scientifically implausible. Faith That Cannot Be Shaken A key theme of the episode is that real Christian faith should not collapse because of a film, public disclosure claim, or possible appearance of unusual beings. Dr. Thiel cites Hebrews’ language about receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken and says true believers will continue to believe in God, Jesus Christ, and the coming Kingdom regardless of cultural pressure. He also promotes Continuing Church of God literature on the logical existence of God and Christian faith, presenting these as resources for people who want a biblical and rational foundation. “We Are Not Alone” Through a Biblical Lens Steve asks whether the Bible describes beings that could be considered aliens from outer space. Dr. Thiel answers that the Bible has always acknowledged nonhuman beings, including angels, fallen angels, demons, and other spiritual entities. He says Scripture already teaches that humanity is not alone, but not in the same way popular culture imagines alien life. Instead of viewing extraterrestrial claims as proof against God, he argues that the Bible provides the framework for understanding unusual beings and supernatural encounters. Revelation, Jesus’ Return, and Misread Heavenly Visitors Dr. Thiel points to Revelation, especially Revelation 9 and Revelation 19, as passages that some people may later interpret through an alien-invasion lens. He reads from Revelation 19, where Jesus returns from heaven with armies on white horses and the kings of the earth gather to make war against Him. Dr. Thiel argues that the nations may fight against Jesus because they are deceived about true Christianity and may misinterpret His return and the angelic armies as an invading alien force. Angels, Demons, and UFO Encounters The episode then turns directly to whether angels or demons could be considered extraterrestrial or alien in a broad sense. Dr. Thiel says they could be described that way because they come from beyond ordinary earthly life or from another dimension, though he frames them as spiritual beings rather than biological space aliens. He references earlier Worldwide Church of God commentary on UFOs, Ezekiel’s “wheel within a wheel,” and modern flying-saucer beliefs, saying many alleged UFO or alien encounters may be demonic rather than evidence of life from another planet. Roman Catholicism, Demonic Claims, and End-Time Deception Dr. Thiel also says a Roman Catholic priest was criticized for stating that many UFO and alien encounters are demonic. He presents this as an example of institutions resisting a biblical interpretation of such phenomena. The broader warning is that claims of alien contact may increase and may be part of satanic deception in the end times. The discussion returns to Paul’s warning that evil people and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. Holding Scripture Above Hollywood The program closes with Steve directing listeners to Bible News Prophecy and Continuing Church of God resources. The central takeaway is that Disclosure Day may influence popular thinking, but Dr. Thiel argues that Christians should judge the alien-disclosure narrative by Scripture, not by film, media excitement, or speculative claims. In this view, the Bible already explains humanity’s relationship to God, angels, demons, deception, and the return of Christ, so no movie or alleged disclosure should overturn Christian faith.