The Supernatural Worldview: Examining Paranormal, Psi, and the Apocalyptic

If the paranormal is becoming the new normal, as many leading scholars suggest, then Christians today face a unique challenge: How do we maintain healthy skepticism while honestly confronting the mounting evidence that supports a supernatural worldview?

Our culture is saturated with stories of ghosts, UFOs, near-death experiences, and unexplained phenomena. Yet at the same time, Christianity’s most foundational claims—such as the Resurrection, fulfilled prophecy, and angelic encounters—are themselves profoundly supernatural. This tension demands thoughtful engagement, not dismissal.

The Supernatural Worldview presents Christian apologetics through an apocalyptic and deeply biblical lens. Cris Putnam examines both ancient and modern research on supernatural and paranormal subjects, revealing that even within evangelical Christianity, many common answers fall short.

“In the one area where the church is supposed to have specialized mastery,” Putnam warns, “it is failing to be salt and light. Through either ignorance, incredulity, or both, we’re not providing convincing answers when it comes to paranormal phenomena.”

With careful scholarship and a balanced approach, this book:

• Evaluates paranormal claims through Scripture and credible research
• Challenges shallow or incomplete Christian responses
• Strengthens the case for a coherent, biblical supernatural worldview
• Warns believers of prophetic patterns noted by Watchman Nee more than eighty years ago
• Encourages discernment as culture grows increasingly fascinated with the unseen realm

The Supernatural Worldview is an essential guide for Christians seeking to understand the realities of spiritual warfare, the credibility of supernatural claims, and the biblical framework needed to navigate a world where the extraordinary is becoming everyday life.