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Prosperity gospel is growing movement among churches
Jan. 30, 2010 - According to Scott L. Thumma of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, some 20 percent of U.S. churches hold to some form of the prosperity gospel. Pastor Dewey Friedel of the financially troubled Shore Christian Center in New Jersey teaches that God will bless believers with material riches: money, houses, and cars.
- The prosperity gospel's message is that material is part of the "total salvation" brought by Jesus. It comes if you believe, and particularly if you donate one-tenth of your income to your church or give offerings to aligned ministries.
Other famous advocates of the prosperity gospel are Joel Osteen of Texas, and Creflo Dollar of Georgia.
- Source: Jason Method - Asbury Park Press
- Financially troubled Shore Christian Center banking on miracles - Asbury Park Press
NewsNote: The Death of Oral Roberts
Dec. 18, 2009 - After reviewing some of Oral Roberts' many accomplishments, Albert Mohler,President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, notes that in his prime years, Roberts was the most significant agent for prosperity theology.
- Prosperity theology teaches that God promises his people financial gain and bodily health. It is a false Gospel that turns the Gospel of Christ upside-down. The true Gospel offers forgiveness of sins and leads to a life of discipleship.
- Source: Crosswalk
Questions And Links For Prosperity Gospel
These are some of the questions that are asked about this topic. Click on the links to find helpful teaching and resources from Christian Apologists.
Prosperity Gospel Links
Apologetics Megasite
Notable Teachers of the Prosperity Gospel
Kenneth Copeland
- Gloria and Kenneth Copeland - Apologetics Index
- Copeland's false prophecy - Let Us REason
Kenneth Hagen
Benny Hinn
Joyce Meyers
Joel Osteen
- Joel Osteen - Apologetics Index
- Preaching a False Positive With A Smile - Let Us Reason
- Become a Better You: Seven Keys to Improving Your Life Everyday - Critique by Bob Hunter - Christian Research Institute
- Wikis With Prosperity Gospel Articles
There are a number of user-edited Internet encyclopedias, known as "wikis." These may be very helpful, but because of the input of multiple editors, they may be incorrect. Go to any of these wikis and do a search for "Prosperity Gospel" or any other topic.
Wikipedia - Prosperity Theology
Theopedia - Prosperity Gospel
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