Health & Wealth – The belief that all believers have the right to walk in perfect, divine health and prosper financially. This is a modern day version of the ancient heresy of Gnosticism against which the New Testament repeatedly warns. Revelation Knowledge – The belief that God dispenses to certain believers, apart from the Scriptures, secret knowledge of Himself. Of course, if Jesus died spiritually, then He ceased being God and if He ceased being God even for an instant, He never was God to begin with. Spiritual Death of Jesus – The belief that Christ’s physical death was insufficient to atone for sin. Believers, then, are little gods on the earth. Little gods Doctrine – The belief that man was created to be an exact duplicate of God. If this sounds eerily like God’s act of creation in Gen. Believers may simply speak the things which they desire of God and He is obligated to give it to them hence the label “Name It and Claim It” gospel. Positive Confession – The belief that what is spoken can be brought into literal existence. What follows is a very brief listing of some of the Doctrines of the Word of Faith movement: Positive Confessions Knowing the roots of a theological movement or system is critical in understanding its teachings and practical implications. Quimby (1802-1866), a student of occultism, hypnosis, and parapsychology and the father of New Thought. Kenyon, in turn, was influenced by Phineas P. Kenyon was heavily influenced by the metaphysical cults which flourished at Emerson College of Oratory where he attended. Kenyon (1867-1948), whose works were extensively plagiarized by Kenneth Hagin. Though the father of the modern Word of Faith movement is often considered to be Kenneth Hagin (whose son can be seen preaching today on TBN), as he is referred to by Charisma magazine, this dubious honor actually goes to one Essek W. The origins of the Word of Faith Movement can be traced directly to the metaphysical cults such as Unity School of Christianity, Religious Science, Christian Science, and New Thought. The Word of Faith Movement compromises the non-negotiable fundamentals of the Faith. However, the error is sufficient and egregious enough to persuade many, myself included, to conclude that the Health and Wealth gospel is indeed a different gospel (Gal 1:6-9). Much of Word of Faith Doctrine is in line with orthodox Christianity. Word of Faith Doctrine is beamed to hundreds of countries around the world via Christian networks such as TBN and Daystar, and preached in thousands of churches across the United States. More commonly known as the Health and Wealth, Name It and Claim It, or Prosperity gospel, the Word of Faith Movement (WOF) comprises the majority – though not all – of what is seen on cable Christian television. Shocked? You may have just read the above Four Quotes from four separate individuals and are wondering, “What blasphemy is this? Who teaches such heresy? Mormons? Jehovah’s Witnesses?” You would be correct in discerning such statements as heretical but, unfortunately, incorrect in assuming that they come from groups considered outside of orthodox Christianity they come from within. I’m one with Him…I am a little god! Critics, be gone!” “Satan conquered Jesus on the cross.” “He died spiritually! …Jesus Christ understood that spiritual death is union with the satanic nature.” “Man was created on terms of equality with God, and he could stand in God’s presence without any consciousness of inferiority.” “He doesn’t even draw a distinction between Himself and us. Quotes from Word of Faith False Teachers: VIDEO: FALSE TEACHERS EXPOSED: Word Of Faith / Prosperity Gospel – Justin Peters / SO4J-TV
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