In this fast-paced world, we often find ourselves seeking reassurance and confirmation in our decision-making processes. And as Christians, it’s only natural to desire a clear understanding of God’s will and purpose for our lives. As a result, it’s not uncommon for Christians to read …
Discernment
Showing: 19 - 24 of 25 ArticlesIs “Decree and Declare” Biblical?
Decreeing and declaring is ingrained in how Christians pray today. So much so that I’m willing to bet that most Christians hardly pray without mentioning these two words. As such. I believe we should examine this practice in light of what Scripture teaches. What is …
Mysticism: The Dangers of Seeking Special Revelation
Growing up in a Christian household, tuning in to Christian television was the norm. There was a specific program that stood out, featuring guests who claimed to have all kinds of supernatural experiences from God on a regular basis. These encounters ranged from glimpses of …
Positive Confession: Debunking the Power of the Tongue
As a newly born-again Christian, one of the first things that I was taught at my local church was what we called the ‘power of the tongue’. The idea was that Christians possessed the ability to bring about both positive and negative outcomes through their …
The Damning Theology of the Word of Faith Movement
It’s been said that whereas Christianity is dying in the West, it is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. But is this truly the case? Unfortunately, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that much of the teachings in African churches are steeped in what …
What is a Cult and How to Spot One
Two weeks ago we woke up to the horror story of a man named Pastor Paul Mackenzie who led his followers to starve themselves to death at Shakahola, here in Kenya. As we speak, his cult has claimed over 100 lives with over 400 people …