When I was caught up in the Word of Faith prosperity gospel movement, I genuinely believed that I possessed the authority to control my circumstances, shape my destiny, and command spiritual forces through the power of my words. Thanks to the church I was attending …
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Showing: 1 - 4 of 4 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 …
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 …