“I was on the expressway in Kampala, it wasn’t a dream. I was going, and then the car got lifted up mid-air and then I found myself in a place full of light and in abundance. And I was then told that this is heaven. …
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Are You Missing Out on God’s Promises of Health and Wealth?
In Does God Promise Me Health, Wealth and Happiness?, Femi Adeleye offers a much-needed biblical corrective to one of the most pervasive distortions of the Christian message in Africa today—the prosperity gospel. With pastoral sensitivity and theological clarity, Adeleye addresses the core promises touted by this …
Slain or A Sad Misrepresentation of the Spirit’s Work?
This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. In my previous article, we examined what it means to be ‘slain in the Spirit’ and some of the verses often used to support this practice. Perhaps one of the saddest aspects of being slain in …
Should We Expect to Be Slain in the Spirit?
This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. In many hyper-charismatic circles, the phenomenon of being “slain in the Spirit” (also referred to as “falling under the anointing“) is the hallmark of spiritual experiences. It typically occurs during altar calls when a “man of God” lays …
What is Biblical Application?
“The aim of theology is not just to make us smart sinners, but to make us holy people.”~ D.A Carson In today’s busy world, it’s easy for Christians to read the Bible without ever stopping to ask, “How does this really impact my life?” We …
The Endless Pursuit of God’s Presence in the Hyper-charismatic Movement
If you know anything about the hyper-charismatic movement, then you know one of the things it stands out for, is its fervent pursuit of God’s presence. Otherwise known as a revival. It’s a movement characterized by intense emotional worship, prophetic revelations, and a palpable hunger …
