Exposing the Demonic Deception of “Christ Consciousness”

In an age of growing spiritual hunger, a dangerous deception is spreading in plain sight. Many truth-seekers are being lured by the New Age concept of “Christ Consciousness,” a teaching that promises enlightenment and godlike powers apart from Jesus Christ. This counterfeit spirituality borrows Christian language – speaking of Christ, angels, and oneness – yet it twists every term into a lie. Beneath the soothing talk of peace and unity lies a demonic agenda as old as Eden. As believers, we must urgently unmask this deception for what it is: the ancient lie of Lucifer repackaged for modern times, a direct attack on the true Christ aimed at preparing the world to embrace the Antichrist. It is nothing less than a fulfillment of biblical prophecy unfolding before our eyes.

"Ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil... your eyes shall be opened."— Genesis 3:5, KJV

A Counterfeit Christ for a New Age

One of the hallmarks of the New Age movement is its redefinition of Christ. In New Age thought, “Christ” is not our Lord Jesus of Nazareth, but a title for the idealized human – a state of higher consciousness anyone can attain. They claim Jesus was merely one of many “Christ figures,” on par with Buddha, Krishna, Mohammed, or Confucius. In fact, New Age teachers openly say that “one greater than all of them will soon come to usher in the New Age” ; a so-called “New Age Christ”. To the Bible-believing Christian, this false Christ can be identified for who he truly is: Lucifer. Scripture warns that “even now are there many antichrists” (1 John 2:18), but ultimately there will come a final Antichrist who sets himself up in place of the true Saviour. The New Age expectation of a world teacher or “Maitreya” who fulfills all religions’ hopes is a blatant counterfeit of Jesus’ Second Coming. This Christ Consciousness movement is not a fresh revelation from God – it is a Luciferian plot to replace Jesus Christ with Satan’s messiah.

Make no mistake: the New Age “Christ” is diametrically opposed to the Jesus Christ of the Bible. Whereas the true Christ declared “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), The New Age "Christ" teaches that all paths and all truths are equally valid—an idea echoed by figures like pope Francis during his lifetime. He now stands before his Maker, accountable for every word.

New Age writers like Alice Bailey (founder of Lucis Trust) taught that a unified one-world order “will be realized only with ‘the reappearance of the Christ.’” By this she meant not the return of Jesus, but the emergence of a false Christ who “will affirm the essential divine nature of humanity” and lead a new universal religion. In other words, the world can only achieve its utopian “Age of Aquarius” if it rejects the uniqueness of Jesus and embraces a self-deifying imposter. This imposter Christ – a being who flatters humanity’s pride and denies the need for the cross – perfectly fits the Bible’s warning of Satan. The apostle John defined antichrist as anyone who “denieth the Father and the Son” or denies that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh (1 John 2:22, 4:3). That is precisely what the Christ Consciousness doctrine does: it denies Jesus His exclusive lordship by saying anyone can become a Christ. Such teaching is “anti-Christ” to its core.

Psychic Powers and the Third Eye: The Eden Project

Central to New Age spirituality is the promise of personal godhood – the same seductive lie the serpent used on Eve: “ye shall be as gods” (Genesis 3:5). Followers are enticed with methods to “awaken” their supposed inner divinity – opening the third eye, activating kundalini energy, practicing psychic powers and magic arts. These practices are billed as the path to enlightenment and higher consciousness. Unaware of the danger, many dabble in meditation techniques, chakra visualizations, energy healing, astral projection, and communication with "spirits", believing they are tapping into hidden wisdom or personal empowerment. But God’s Word unequivocally identifies such occult practices as the realm of darkness. What the New Age calls “opening your third eye” – the Bible calls opening a door to demonic influence. The supposed “serpent power” (kundalini) that New Agers seek to raise within themselves is exactly that: a serpent, an ancient evil power seeking to deceive.

It is not surprising that those who pursue psychic abilities and supernatural experiences apart from God often do encounter real spiritual phenomena – but these are lying signs and wonders. The same demons that promote spiritism can counterfeit miracles to validate false beliefs. The Book of Revelation warns that in the last days a false prophet will arise alongside Antichrist, and perform astonishing miracles by Satan’s power to deceive the world. In John’s vision, this false prophet “doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, and deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do” (Revelation 13:13–14, KJV). In other words, demonic forces can and will produce paranormal “wonders” to trick humanity. Today’s New Age movement, with its emphasis on psychic phenomena, is conditioning people to trust occult experiences over God’s Word. Whether it’s telepathy, clairvoyance, channeling, or “third eye” visions, these abilities do not come from the Holy Spirit. They are “seducing spirits” at work (1 Timothy 4:1) – the very spirits who will empower the False Prophet’s end-time deception.

The rise of paranormal fascination is exactly what Scripture foresaw. Mystery Babylon – the end-times religious system – is said to intoxicate all nations with her sorceries (occult magic): “for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived” (Revelation 18:23, KJV). Today we see an unprecedented global explosion of sorcery under respectable names like New Age spirituality, mind science, and manifestation. Practices that God forbids – witchcraft, divination, consulting familiar spirits – are repackaged as self-help and enlightenment, seducing even the educated and the young. But regardless of the label, those psychic doorways all lead to the same destination: demonic bondage, and the mark of the beast. Rather than gaining freedom, seekers become ensnared by forces far beyond their control. How tragic that what is marketed as “spiritual freedom” is in truth a form of spiritual slavery – a gateway to the kingdom of darkness.

Ascended Masters or Angels of Darkness?

Along with pursuing mystical powers, many drawn to “Christ Consciousness” begin to interact with spirit beings. These entities often present themselves as guiding angels, ascended masters, or wise deities (I've encountered them but through discernment I ignore them) from other realms. New Agers speak of receiving guidance from enlightened masters such as Lord Maitreya, Sanat Kumara, Djwhal Khul, or even an inner “Jesus” (not the real Jesus Christ, but a spirit impersonating Him). They fervently believe these are benevolent beings helping humanity ascend to a higher age. But according to Scripture, these so-called masters and spirit guides are anything but benign. The Bible identifies them as demons masquerading as beings of light. “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14, KJV). Satan and his fallen angels are perfectly willing to impersonate “guiding spirits” if it means luring people away from the true God. They will preach a counterfeit gospel through these apparitions – one that denies Christ’s deity and promises godhood through secret knowledge. This is exactly what the ascended master teachings do.

New Age literature is full of elaborate accounts of the “Spiritual Hierarchy” – a pantheon of demonic deceivers claiming to be humanity’s elder brothers. As one New Age author described, this Hierarchy is “a group of advanced souls… known variously as the White Brotherhood, the Masters of Wisdom, the Hierarchy, and the Angels around the Throne.” They are said to be “directed by the One called Lord Maitreya in the East and Christ in the West.” Their goal is to prepare humanity to receive the coming “World Teacher”. In plain terms, these are fallen angels grooming the world for Satan’s false christ. The apostle Paul warned us that even if an “angel from heaven” preaches a different gospel, we must reject it (Galatians 1:8). Yet millions today are embracing “new gospels” dictated by channeled masters and spirit guides. Consider that Alice A. Bailey, founder of the Lucis Trust, wrote nearly two dozen occult books under the telepathic instruction of a spirit she called “Djwhal Khul”. Bailey’s writings laid much of the foundation for the modern New Age movement – a fact recognized even by New Age critics. She openly praised Lucifer and plotted the stages of “The Plan” to initiate a New World spirituality. Such was the source of her “wisdom.” Should we be surprised that a movement built on doctrine from demons would line up with Satan’s agenda foretold in Scripture?

Indeed, the New Age movement is Luciferian at its core. The very publishing house Alice Bailey founded in the 1920s was originally named Lucifer Publishing Company (later toned down to Lucis Trust). Bailey taught that Lucifer is actually the “light-bearer” who brings enlightenment to mankind. This twisted reverence for Lucifer is echoed by other New Age leaders. For example, David Spangler – a prominent New Age philosopher and former director of the Findhorn Foundation – has openly described Lucifer as the “angel of man’s evolution.” Spangler even wrote that humanity’s initiation into the New Age involves a literal Luciferic initiation. In his own words:

“Lucifer comes to give us the final gift of wholeness. If we accept it then he is free and we are free. That is the Luciferic initiation. It is one that many people now… will be facing, for it is an initiation into the New Age.”

Think about that statement. A New Age leader rejoices that people (perhaps unwittingly) are undergoing an initiation ritual to accept Lucifer’s “gift”! This is a chilling reminder that the spirit behind the Christ Consciousness and New Age movement is not the Spirit of God at all – it is the spirit of Satan. The apostle Paul wrote that “Satan works in the children of disobedience” and can even appear as an angel of light, but in reality “his ministers” are agents of darkness (2 Corinthians 11:13–15). The pleasant ascended master guiding someone toward “Christ consciousness” is just such a minister – a demon in disguise, drawing that soul step by step into rejecting the true Christ.

The Luciferian Plan: Replacing the True Christ with the Antichrist

What we are witnessing in the New Age movement is not a random spiritual trend; it is the outworking of a cohesive master plan. Christian researchers have documented that New Age leaders themselves often refer to “The Plan” – a coordinated set of goals to bring about a new world order and universal religion. Shockingly, the tenets of this Plan match exactly what the Bible predicts about the Antichrist’s regime. The end goal, put plainly, is to enthrone Satan’s false messiah as the ruler of a one-world government and one-world religion. In the words of one author, New Age leadership “seek to destroy Christianity” because only then can they “succeed in their ultimate objective: the ascension to power of a New Age Messiah (the Antichrist) and the establishment of a one world order.” They know a Bible-believing church stands in the way of this diabolical agenda. Thus, undermining and redefining Christianity from within is a key strategy of The Plan. It’s no wonder we see pressure for an “updated” Christianity that is more inclusive, mystical, and tolerant of sin – these are deliberate efforts to weaken Biblical truth and prepare churches to submit to the coming impostor Christ.

The Book of Revelation foresaw a time when a global false religion – symbolized as a harlot riding a beast – would partner with the Antichrist’s empire. This apostate religious system is given a mysterious name: “Babylon the Great.” The apostle John describes her in vivid terms:

“And upon her forehead was a name written,MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT,THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.”(Revelation 17:5, KJV)

This “Mystery Babylon” represents a corrupt spiritual union of all nations, intoxicating the world with false worship. She is adorned with wealth and power, and is “drunken with the blood of the saints” – meaning she violently persecutes true believers (Revelation 17:6). Can we see the parallels? The New Age World Religion precisely fulfills this picture. It proclaims a “oneness” of all faiths, a unification of humanity under a new “Christ,” and tolerance for everything except biblical Christianity. New Age writers themselves boast that their movement has “rapidly and dramatically reshaped man’s view of God and the universe,” creating a “radical new global culture” that exalts human potential while denying the personal God of the Bible. The endgame of this culture is to “establish a glorious Kingdom of man on earth” – in other words, a humanistic utopia without Christ. This is exactly what the spirit of Babylon represents: humanity unified in pride and idolatry against the Lord.

Christian author Texe Marrs, after extensive research, concluded that the New Age World Religion “fits all the criteria of the Babylonian harlot church of the latter days.” He notes that Revelation 17 foretells a Satanic religious system which, just before Christ’s return, will “rule peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues” and be full of abominations. The New Age movement fulfills this – it has adherents in every nation, from celebrities and scientists to politicians and even clergy. Its philosophy welcomes all creeds – witches, Buddhists, atheists, even Satanists – except those who faithfully follow Jesus. The New Age ideal of “oneness” demands that exclusive truth (like Jesus being the only way) must go. Ultimately, Mystery Babylon will not tolerate the existence of true Christianity at all. In fact, New Age planners have coldly discussed the elimination of those who refuse to convert.

Consider these chilling points from The Plan outlined by New Age strategists:

• Point #11: Use flattery and “positive” thinking to entice the world into believing man is a divine god.

• Point #12: Merge science and New Age spirituality into one unified belief system.

• Point #13: “Christians who resist The Plan will be dealt with. If necessary, they will be exterminated and the world ‘purified.’”

Yes, you read that correctly. In their own published agenda, they acknowledge the intent to “deal with” those who stand in the way of their One World Religion (which could explain why Christians are being persecuted throughout the world) The leaders of this movement dream of a “purified” planet – one purged of the “separative” influence of uncompromising Christians. Is this not exactly what Revelation warns us will happen under the Antichrist? The Antichrist “was given power to make war with the saints, and to overcome them” (Revelation 13:7). Likewise the harlot Babylon is guilty of the blood of prophets and saints (Revelation 18:24). The New Age writings mirror this dark prophecy with frightening precision. They speak of a coming “purification” of the earth, a cleansing of negative energy – by which they mean the removal of those who oppose their spiritual evolution.

New Age “prophetess” Barbara Marx Hubbard, after channeling a so-called “Christ,” wrote of a future “selection process” in which those “who refuse to see themselves and others as ‘God’ and ‘Christ’” will be “removed” from the planet. Her spirit guide warned that these resisters are like cancer cells in the global body that must be eliminated by a “shock of a fire”. Could there be a more blatant Satanic threat toward Bible-believing Christians? Hubbard’s demon-guide explicitly included “those professing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour” as targets for this deadly selection process.

“Out of the full spectrum of human personality, one-fourth is electing to transcend… One-fourth is resistant to election. They are defective seeds… they will be removed from the social body.”

— Barbara Marx Hubbard, “The Book of Co-Creation”

All of this shows the true face of the New Age “love and light.” When the mask is peeled off, we find the hatred of Satan for the people of God. Just as the ancient war between Lucifer and the Lord has raged through history, it will culminate in a final assault on the saints. The New Age Christ will not be a gentle teacher – he will be the Beast who demands worship or death. We already see the stage being set: influential voices call Bible-believers “intolerant,” “unenlightened,” even “obstacles” to world peace. Never mind that Christians pray for peace – because we will not affirm the lie that “all is God,” we are labelled as darkness in the New Age worldview. In reality, it is the New Age system that is marching in darkness toward the greatest deception of all time. The Bible says Satan will give the Antichrist “his power, and his seat, and great authority” (Revelation 13:2). Satan has been preparing that throne through decades (even centuries) of occult doctrine, waiting for the moment to unveil his false savior. The widespread acceptance of “Christ Consciousness” and psychic phenomena is conditioning billions to receive the Antichrist with open arms. Jesus Himself warned that “false christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect” (Mark 13:22). We are now living in the shadow of that very scenario.

The Ancient Battle: Lucifer vs. Christ

How did we get here? To understand the ultimate significance of the Christ Consciousness deception, we must zoom out to the cosmic war that has been raging since before mankind. Lucifer was once a glorious angel created by God – “full of wisdom and perfect in beauty” (Ezekiel 28:12-15). But pride grew in his heart. He coveted God’s throne, saying in his heart: “I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God… I will be like the most High” (Isaiah 14:13-14). This was the first rebellion and the birth of sin. For this insolence, Lucifer was cast out of his/her exalted position. Yet their desire to “be like the Most High” did not die. Failing to overthrow God in heaven, Satan turned their malice toward God’s special creation – mankind, who bears God’s image. In the Garden of Eden, Satan enticed Eve with the same temptation that led to their own fall: “eat of the forbidden knowledge…and ye shall be as gods” (Genesis 3:5). Tragically, Adam and Eve believed the lie, bringing sin and death into the world. Ever since, human history has been defined by this battle between God’s truth and Satan’s lies. Throughout the ages, Satan has continually introduced counterfeit religious ideas to keep people from returning to the true God. From the idolatry of Babel, to the mystery religions of Babylon, Egypt and Rome to Gnostic cults in the early church era – the devil has always promised secret enlightenment and godlike power, in exchange for rejecting the one true God.

The “Christ Consciousness” doctrine is just the latest variation of Lucifer’s promise of godhood. It is literally Luciferian at its root, as we have shown – in some cases openly invoking Lucifer’s name. Why? Because Satan’s ultimate goal is the same: to usurp the place of God in human hearts. He even dared to tempt Jesus Christ, offering Him “all the kingdoms of the world” in exchange for worship (Luke 4:5-7). Jesus flatly rebuked him, but in the end times Satan will find an individual who accepts that offer – the Antichrist will receive the dragon’s authority over the world (Revelation 13:2). Through this man, Satan intends to gather the world’s worship for himself. The Book of Revelation reveals that the climax of history will be a show-down between the Lamb of God (Jesus) and the dragon (Satan) working through the Beast.

“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings” (Revelation 17:14). This is the end toward which all of Lucifer’s schemes are racing.

The New Age movement’s explosion is not an accident of social trends – it is a sign that this ancient war is entering its final phase. Satan knows his time is short (Revelation 12:12) and is pulling out all stops to deceive the nations. John saw in Revelation 16:13–14 “unclean spirits” like frogs coming from the mouths of the dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet – “they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world”. How strikingly this aligns with what we see: demonic spirits, through channelers and gurus, are performing psychic feats and spreading doctrines of devils to world leaders and masses alike. The ancient serpent is gathering his forces for one last attempt to defy Christ. But praise God – the end of the story is already written! Jesus Christ will return in power and glory, destroy the Antichrist’s kingdom, and cast the devil into the bottomless pit (Revelation 19:20, 20:1-3). “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:10). Lucifer’s false “Christ” will be utterly exposed and defeated by the true King of Kings. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11). The seductive light of the New Age will be swallowed up in the blazing truth of God’s glory.

Knowing this ultimate victory is coming gives us hope. But in the meantime, we are called to fight on the front lines of this spiritual war. “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12). The battle is for souls – the souls of our neighbours, friends, and family who may be drawn to these enticing New Age ideas. We must have both compassion and courage: compassion for those deceived (for we too were lost before Christ saved us), and courage to confront the lies with the truth of the Gospel.

Stay Alert: No Fellowship with Darkness

This is a sobering hour for the Church. We must be vigilant and discern the spirits (1 John 4:1). Not every movement that sounds loving or uses Christian terminology is of God. The New Age Christ consciousness movement is especially deceitful because it often speaks of love, unity, peace, oneness – things that in and of themselves sound Christian. It even speaks of “Christ” and “God” – but redefines them. We cannot afford to be naïve. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). How do we test the spirits? By the unchanging Word of God. Any teaching that contradicts the clear doctrine of Scripture is from a false spirit, no matter how uplifting or enlightened it appears.

Isaiah 8:20 says it plainly: “To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”

Sadly, in the name of “interfaith dialogue” and “unity,” some churches and Christian leaders have let their guard down. They participate in meditation practices borrowed from Eastern mysticism, use New Age terms like “the divine within,” or join hands with occultists under the banner of world peace. There is a push in some circles for an ecumenical spiritual unity at the expense of biblical truth. This is extremely dangerous. While we are called to love all people, we are not called to merge with false worship. The Apostle Paul asks, “what fellowship hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial (the devil)? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?” (2 Corinthians 6:14–15). The obvious answer is none. We can be friendly and respectful toward individuals of other faiths, but we must never lend credence to their idols or occult practices. Yet the New Age spirit of “Babylon” says, “Come, let’s all be one – don’t worry about doctrine, we all worship the same ultimate reality.” This is a lie. The price of unity in Babylon is turning one’s back on the Lamb of God. For Babylon will not abide the exclusive claims of Jesus. As faithful disciples, we cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too (1 Corinthians 10:21). We must choose whom we will serve.

Now is the time for pastors, elders, and parents to educate themselves and their flock about New Age infiltration. We need to warn others in love, with Scripture and facts, that Christ Consciousness is a trap. It is not a harmless trend or a complement to our faith; it is a direct challenge to the Gospel. Many precious souls initially get involved with yoga classes, mindfulness meditation, energy healing, or “non-denominational” spirituality groups not realizing these are gateways into occult ideology. Churches should be prepared to address these issues head-on. We should teach the biblical view of spiritual warfare – that not all spirits are good, and why God forbids us from seeking supernatural experiences outside of Him. We should emphasize the sufficiency of Christ: that in Him alone are hid all the treasures of wisdom (Colossians 2:3), and no secret initiation or higher consciousness can compare to new life in Jesus. Any promise of salvation or wholeness apart from Christ’s blood is a lie. There is no true enlightenment without the Light of the World, and no entry into heaven except through the Door – Jesus Christ (John 10:9).

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, let us remember that though these times are perilous, God’s truth remains our sure foundation. We have no reason to fear the New Age movement if we cling to Jesus. Instead, we should boldly expose the works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11) and rescue those ensnared by them. The early Christians overcame the deceptions of their day by “the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). We can do the same. Speak the truth in love, pray fervently, and live out an authentic walk with Christ that shines in contrast to the counterfeit. The most powerful witness against the false Christ consciousness is a church that is truly conscious of Christ – filled with His Spirit, grounded in His Word, radiating His love and holiness.

As the Book of Revelation draws to a close, God issues a final call to His people regarding Babylon – the very system we see rising now. It is a call we must heed today:

“And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.” (Revelation 18:4, KJV)

Let us separate ourselves from every trace of New Age deception. Hold fast to Jesus Christ, the only true Christ, and proclaim His gospel as the only true light. The hour is late and the stakes are eternal. May we have the spiritual discernment to recognize Satan’s lies, the courage to expose them, and the faith to stand firm in the truth of Christ – no matter what strong delusion sweeps across the world. Our Lord is coming, and His victory is assured. Stay alert, dear saints, and do not compromise. The King of Kings will soon destroy the Antichrist with the brightness of His coming (2 Thessalonians 2:8). Until that day, we contend earnestly for the faith, snatching souls from the fire, and praying, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20).

Peace.