Download or read book The Fallacy of the Prosperity Gospel written by Nelson R Grimmett and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Fallacy of the Prosperity Gospel," Nelson Grimmett offers a thought-provoking and deeply biblical critique of the widely popular but misguided belief that God desires His followers to be financially wealthy. Drawing from his extensive knowledge of Scripture and his experience as the senior pastor of Great Plains Apostolic Church, Grimmett debunks the myth that material prosperity is a sign of divine favor. Through a careful examination of biblical texts, Grimmett exposes the dangers and inaccuracies of the prosperity gospel. He begins by exploring the humble life of Jesus Christ, who, contrary to the claims of prosperity preachers, lived a life marked by simplicity and reliance on God rather than earthly wealth. Grimmett then delves into the teachings of the apostles, highlighting their emphasis on spiritual growth, contentment, and stewardship. Each chapter addresses a different aspect of the prosperity gospel, from the misinterpretation of key scriptures to the pitfalls of seeking wealth over spiritual fulfillment. Grimmett's analysis is both thorough and accessible, making complex theological concepts understandable for all readers. He combines historical context, personal anecdotes, and scriptural exegesis to build a compelling case against the prosperity gospel. Grimmett's passion for preserving sound biblical doctrine shines through as he calls believers to refocus their lives on eternal treasures rather than fleeting riches. He emphasizes the importance of godliness with contentment, wise stewardship, and a heart of generosity. By returning to these foundational truths, Grimmett believes that Christians can experience true spiritual prosperity and fulfillment. "The Fallacy of the Prosperity Gospel" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the biblical perspective on wealth and to align their faith with the true teachings of Jesus Christ. Nelson Grimmett's insightful and heartfelt book encourages readers to seek first the kingdom of God, trust in His provision, and live a life marked by humility and devotion.

Download or read book PROSPERITY GOSPEL and it s effect on the 21st Century Church A Historical and Theological perspective on the Prosperity Gospel written by DR. JEFFERY B. BOWENS and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prosperity Gospel has been one of the most talked about discussions of the 21st century, particularly within the Christian Community. The battle line has been drawn by prominent theologians, influential scholars, pundits, and televangelists alike, who are on different sides of this debate and no one is conceding ground to anyone else. The narrow view simply places emphasis and focus on a more capitalistic view of prosperity, such as exquisite homes, fashionable wardrobes, excessive wealth, expensive cars, material and temporal possessions. Things which are tangible and are seen have come to symbolize for many prosperity and achieving the American dream. On the other hand the broader perspective of prosperity is associated with possessing good health, accomplishing ones goals, experiencing a changed life, having a healthy home life, seeing others become productive members of society, and maintaining a perpetual fellowship with the creator. Wherefore, this material will help the reader to be more distinct and precise in defining the different nuisances of prosperity from a historical and theological perspective.

Download or read book The Prosperity Gospel Truth or Lie written by Jean Maurice Prosper and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this actual generation, God is practically absent. The World is now a place where personal glory, fame and riches is the prime goal of everybody. The society is now a success driven one and the importance of having money and riches has never been more important. Christianity have unfortunately been caught up in this movement and we now have a new type of gospel known to many as the Prosperity Gospel. For many, this gospel is the intention or blessings that God has declared for his followers, for others this is simply a twisted and corrupted version of the real Gospel. This book is an invitation to review the claims of the prosperity gospel and at the same time, review what the Bible really teaches. Are we born to be rich and possess the world ? Are we to live in extreme riches and abundance until our Lord returns or are we called to live out as followers and disciples of Jesus, being content with what we have and leaving everything we need to Jesus? Does God really promises all the riches of the world to all of us once we start following Jesus ? Join me in this interesting and most important exploration of the hottest topic around, The prosperity gospel.

Download or read book Health Wealth and Happiness written by David W. Jones and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be faithful in your giving and God will reward you financially. It's not always stated that blatantly but the promises of the Prosperity Gospel--or the name-it-and-claim-it gospel, the health-and-wealth gospel, the word of faith movement, or positive confession theology--are false. Yet its message permeates the preaching of well-known Christian leaders: Joyce Meyer, T. D. Jakes, Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, and many more. The appeal of this teaching crosses racial, gender, denominational, and international boundaries. Why are otherwise faithful Christians so easily led astray? Because the Prosperity Gospel contains a grain of biblical truth, greatly distorted. For anyone who knows that Prosperity Gospel theology is wrong but has trouble articulating and refuting the finer points, this concise edition contains all the robust arguments of the hard-hitting original edition in a shorter, more accessible form.

Download or read book The Prosperity Gospel Exposed written by Michael D. Fortner and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-09-22 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Michael Fortner makes an invaluable contribution by showing that such commonly heard claims as that believing in Jesus will make you rich are totally mistaken." (Robert S. McElvaine, author of Grand Theft Jesus: The Hijacking of Religion in America) Unlike other writers on this subject, the author once believed the Prosperity Gospel, but after twenty years of financial struggle and frequent unemployment God called him to research the Prosperity Gospel. What he found proves the Prosperity Gospel is totally false, and a horrible sin, and calls for a Reformation of the Charismatic Movement. Other books on this subject take a theological point of view, but the prosperity teachers failure is in not properly interpreting the Scriptures; so he analyzes every verse they use to teach the Prosperity Gospel, and gives the correct interpretation. As a result of properly interpreting the Scriptures, this book totally destroys the Prosperity Gospel. Fortner says all Christians have been deceived by wealth, not just Charismatics, the result is spiritual lukewarmness. The Scriptures show that Biblical prosperity is having all your needs met, or not being in want, but the American definition is having lots of stuff. He also says that many pastors, especially the mega-church pastors, earn too much money, while Jesus taught that his future ministers should live without high incomes or material wealth. This book says most preachers on Christian TV today, the Bible refers to as almost true yet false prophets because they are leading people away from the truth. But he is not against all Pentecostal / Charismatic doctrines, but takes a balanced approach because he grew up attending an old fashioned Pentecostal church. He believes Christianity in America today is the church of Laodicea, and so God has already started to refine us as gold; which means suffering the fire of judgment. He details the economic and natural disasters that have come upon America in the last few years and calls it is the judgment of God upon us, and calls for Christians to repent of materialism and the Prosperity Gospel. He says that the judgment will likely get worse until we repent, resulting in another Great Awakening in America. Michael D. Fortner was called into the ministry at age 20, but because he is not an eloquent speaker he chose to spend his adult life doing in-depth study of the Scriptures. He has a B.A. in journalism with a minor in history, and is a skilled researcher, with God-given ability to figure things out. He is also the author of "The Truth About United Flight 93" (showing the conspiracy theories are false), and Discoveries in Bible Prophecy. He is the editor of The Sibylline Oracles: Revised and Updated, and The Book of Enoch Updated. This book gets under the skin of people who believe in the prosperity gospel and it makes them really angry because it proves them wrong. Introduction ... Chapter 1 - Deceived by Wealth ... Chapter 2 - Spirituality and Riches ... Chapter 3 - The Way of Balaam ... Chapter 4 - Using Proper Context and Interpretation ... Chapter 5 - No Wisdom Here ... Chapter 6 - The New Covenant Priesthood ... Chapter 7 - Rich and Poor Christians ... Chapter 8 - Supernatural Signs or Strange Fire ... Chapter 9 - The Almost True Yet False Prophet ... Chapter 10 - Holy Laughter and Strange Manifestations ... Chapter 11 - Strange Charismatic Doctrines ... Chapter 12 - Prophetic Voices Crying in the Wilderness ... Chapter 13 - The Judgment of God and Revival ... Conclusion ... Bibliography ... At this low price you can buy a print copy and an eBook copy so you can search for words and phrases. Ebooks now take the place of indexes; without an index a printed book uses less paper and sells at a lower price. Please leave a review of this book, thanks.

Download or read book Destined to Reign Anniversary Edition written by Joseph Prince and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You were made to reign in every way! Author, evangelist, and pastor, Joseph Prince uncovers the secret to reigning over adversity, lack, and destructive habits. Discover how to experiencing the success, wholeness, and victory that God created to enjoy. In this powerful book, Joseph Prince reveals that Its not about what you must accomplish. Its about what has been accomplished for you. Its not about a list of rules. Its about Gods secret to reigning effortlessly in life. Its not about your will-power to change. Its about His power changing you. Start reigning over sickness, financial lack, broken relationships, and destructive habits! Discover how you can reign in life today!

Download or read book Prosperity Gospel written by Roger Smalling and published by faithbook. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers healing to those whose faith has crashed against the wall of reality because of the prosperity gospel and word of faith errors. It is not against spiritual gifts, but exposes the origins of Gnostic heresies, false gods and unbiblical teachings that have infiltrated our churches.

Download or read book Hyper Grace written by Michael L. Brown and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when the church needs an urgent wake-up call and a fresh encounter with Jesus, the hyper-grace message is lulling many to sleep. Claiming to be a new revelation of grace, this teaching is gaining in popularity, but is it true? Or is the glorious truth of grace being polluted by errors, leading to backsliding, compromise, and even the abandonment of faith?

Download or read book Your Best Life Now written by Joel Osteen and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives.

Download or read book HOPE PEDDLERS How the Prosperity Gospel has Corrupted the Influence Integrity and Witness of the Institutional Church written by Nicholas Carl Moore and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a profound indictment on how the prosperity gospel has corrupted the influence, integrity and witness of the institutional church.Every aspect of deception, witchcraft and demonic activity is exposed in this book. The pursuit of the almighty dollar has bastardized the ability to develop spiritually mature believers that will be able to infiltrate the marketplace and become effective witnesses for Christ! Trust me, if you are living foul, you will be offended by this book!

Download or read book Christianity in Crisis written by Hank Hanegraaff and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly two decades ago Hank Hanegraaff’s award-winning Christianity in Crisis alerted the world to the dangers of a cultic movement within Christianity that threatened to undermine the very foundation of biblical faith. But in the 21st century, there are new dangers—new teachers who threaten to do more damage than the last. These are not obscure teachers that Hanegraaff unmasks. We know their names. We have seen their faces, sat in their churches, and heard them shamelessly preach and promote the false pretexts of a give-to-get gospel. They are virtual rock stars who command the attention of presidential candidates and media moguls. Through make-believe miracles, urban legends, counterfeit Christs, and twisted theological reasoning, they peddle an occult brand of metaphysics that continues to shipwreck the faith of millions around the globe: “God cannot do anything in this earthly realm unless we give Him permission.” “Keep saying it—‘I have equality with God’—talk yourself into it.” “Being poor is a sin.” “The Jews were not rejecting Jesus as Messiah; it was Jesus who was refusing to be the Messiah to the Jews!” “You create your own world the same way God creates His. He speaks, and things happen; you speak, and they happen.” Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century exposes darkness to light, pointing us back to a Christianity centered in Christ. From the Preface: “Having lost the ability to think biblically, postmodern Christians are being transformed from cultural change agents and initiators into cultural conformists and imitators. Pop culture beckons, and postmodern Christians have taken the bait. As a result, the biblical model of faith has given way to an increasingly bizarre array of fads and formulas.”

Download or read book Concerning Prosperity Gospel written by Silvanus Oluoch and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerning Prosperity gospel a popular brand of teachings has elicited extra passion in the recent Christian history; having shaped and changed paradigms and beliefs within a section of the Christian community. Prosperity Gospel, therefore, is here to challenge our understanding of prosperity in the scriptural sense. It is filled with examples of inconsistencies and misinformation rampant within the pop gospel circles. It argues for a prosperity that cannot be attained out there through giving or what have you, but should be a condition within every believer. As explained in this book, the current prosperity gospel: « Is simply materialistic consumerism Christened « Tries to use God as a means to an end ¡V success « Tries tying God on to formulas ¡V faith and other biblical principles « Elevates Miracles above the Jesus who releases them « Misinterprets the Bible ¡V form texting mixed with catchy phrases « Mixes law and grace as a means of unlocking blessings « Presents a false God and Christ « Tramples down Christ¡¦s redemption by twisting its meaning « Does not encourage growth in grace « Promotes wrong concepts of faith « Encourages giving out of necessity; if you have a need plant a seed. « Plays by the rules of secular media and cannot effectively communicate the true gospel. The author hopes the reader will clearly see such falsehood for what they are.

Download or read book 35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel written by Jonathan Shuttlesworth and published by Rise UP Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonathan Shuttlesworth Boldly Confronts the Critics, Skeptics, and Misconceptions Surrounding the Prosperity Gospel If you're tired of hearing baseless criticisms of the prosperity message, this book is for you. "35 Questions for Those Who Hate the Prosperity Gospel" equips you with the knowledge and insight to boldly and confidently receive God's plan for your prosperity. As someone who has experienced poverty firsthand, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher, Jonathan Shuttlesworth knows that God did not create us to be poor or sick. With unwavering conviction, he challenges misguided beliefs that hold many Christians back from experiencing the abundant life God has promised. With his no-holds-barred approach, Shuttlesworth tackles the critics head-on with a series of thought-provoking questions they often struggle to answer. Discover: • Why God never intended for anyone to live in poverty. • How the Bible itself supports a message of wealth, abundance, and stewardship. • The real reasons behind the criticisms of prosperity teachings. • The profound impact of prosperity on the Church and the world. • A fresh perspective on how prosperity can be a force for good. If you've ever struggled to reconcile Christianity with prosperity, this book is your guide to breaking free from misconceptions and embracing God's abundant blessings. About the Author: Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and founder of Revival Today, a global ministry dedicated to reaching lost and hurting people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is also the pastor of Revival Today Church, a Holy Spirit-filled, Bible-believing church that blesses families and the nation.

Download or read book The Chaos of the Prosperity Gospel written by John Ntui-Abung and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, John Ntui has written so many articles on Christian apologetics and defense from false teachers. On his journey, he became increasingly aware that Christianity is being ravaged by the prosperity gospels, so John decided, as a theologian and pastor, to confront the heresy of his age where Christianity is being reduced by a group of sophist to a mere meal ticket. He then decided to write in order to correct the influence of a defective Christianity in the minds of those who truly desire to know God. Join Pastor John on a ride to uncover the tricks of these false prophets who are ravaging the Gospel for their own gain and taking the lead of spreading the gospel from Africa to ends of the earth. Americans, in their quest for a flamboyant lifestyle, invented the prosperity gospels; and Nigerians, consumed by their lust, are spreading it to the ends of the earth (John Ntui-Abung).

Download or read book Everything Happens for a Reason written by Kate Bowler and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A meditation on sense-making when there’s no sense to be made, on letting go when we can’t hold on, and on being unafraid even when we’re terrified.”—Lucy Kalanithi “Belongs on the shelf alongside other terrific books about this difficult subject, like Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air and Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal.”—Bill Gates NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE Kate Bowler is a professor at Duke Divinity School with a modest Christian upbringing, but she specializes in the study of the prosperity gospel, a creed that sees fortune as a blessing from God and misfortune as a mark of God’s disapproval. At thirty-five, everything in her life seems to point toward “blessing.” She is thriving in her job, married to her high school sweetheart, and loves life with her newborn son. Then she is diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The prospect of her own mortality forces Kate to realize that she has been tacitly subscribing to the prosperity gospel, living with the conviction that she can control the shape of her life with “a surge of determination.” Even as this type of Christianity celebrates the American can-do spirit, it implies that if you “can’t do” and succumb to illness or misfortune, you are a failure. Kate is very sick, and no amount of positive thinking will shrink her tumors. What does it mean to die, she wonders, in a society that insists everything happens for a reason? Kate is stripped of this certainty only to discover that without it, life is hard but beautiful in a way it never has been before. Frank and funny, dark and wise, Kate Bowler pulls the reader deeply into her life in an account she populates affectionately with a colorful, often hilarious retinue of friends, mega-church preachers, relatives, and doctors. Everything Happens for a Reason tells her story, offering up her irreverent, hard-won observations on dying and the ways it has taught her to live. Praise for Everything Happens for a Reason “I fell hard and fast for Kate Bowler. Her writing is naked, elegant, and gripping—she’s like a Christian Joan Didion. I left Kate’s story feeling more present, more grateful, and a hell of a lot less alone. And what else is art for?”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior and president of Together Rising

Download or read book Godliness with Contentment written by Vincent Cheung and published by Vincent Cheung. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: 1. The Meaning of Discipleship, 2. Godliness with Contentment, 3. Biblical Guidance and Decision-Making, and 4. The Death of a Christian.

Download or read book God s Master Key to Prosperity written by Gordon Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: