Friday, August 12, 2016

Four Ways the 'Prosperity Gospel' Twists Christianity

Jeff Sanders

"Over the past 40 years I have encountered and debated the merits or deficiencies of a theology that I did not know had a name. Its supporters call it the "Word of Faith" teaching; it's detractors call it the "Prosperity Gospel." Its most popular adherents are famous televangelists, authors, and public speakers such as Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, and T.D. Jakes.

"Much of its theology is traceable to the late Kenneth Hagin, and many of his ideas stem from E.W. Kenyon in the early 20th century.

"Although I have numerous issues with this popular version of Christianity, here are just four points of contention I have with the "Prosperity Gospel":" . . .
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