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By Amos Yong | Blog
The preceding series of blogs on the prosperity gospel has suggested a five-fold typology of various theological postures toward the prosperity gospel. The argument for prosperity is fairly straightforward in…
By Chris Kidd | Blog
Chris Wright Cape Town Commitment – part 1 “For the love of God” has already been created, “For the love of the church” is being worked out here – pray…
By nic paton | Blog
It is my observation that the more "successful" you become in anything, the more you have to lose, and the more you start to justify your position, often ignoring the…
By Various | Cape Town 2010 Congress Video
Directions: Click the play button in the video window above to watch all videos from the session in order. Alternatively, you may advance to a specific part of the session…
By Various | Cape Town 2010 Congress Video
Directions: Click the play button in the video window above to watch all videos from the session in order. Alternatively, you may advance to a specific part of the session…
By Michael Diener | Blog
While reading through articles and commentaries regarding the so called "gospel of prosperity" I recognize 2 different reactions in my heart: - yes, a "prosperity gospel" is dangerous and wrong.…
By Antonin Azoti | Presentation
It is felicitous that L. Berger introduced a call to distinction between the “prosperity gospel” and Pentecostalism and/or the charismatic movement (see redeeming the prosperity gospel). Actually, Asamoah talked about…
By David Bledsoe | Presentation
Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus, I attached the following link of a recent article in the Guardian (July 21) concerning the announcement of a well-known Brazilian denomination to…
By Femi B. Adeleye | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Femi Adeleye as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Poverty, Prosperity…
By J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Poverty,…
By David Bledsoe | Article
I was inspired to write the attached article after reading global conversations especially on Prosperity Theology. As I explain, I believe the prosperity message is merely a symptom to a…
By Chris Wright | Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by Chris Wright as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Morning Plenary session on “Calling…
By Ruth Padilla DeBorst | Testimony
So, I assume if we’re in this conversation we’re mostly in agreement regarding the maladies of the Prosperity un-Gospel. Can we share experiences of antidotes, examples of Christian groups, churches,…
By John Piper (posted by: Elijah Elkins) | Video
Watch this great video about the Prosperity gospel! Let me know your thoughts please.
By Mikael Stenhammar (B.A., M.A., M.Th.) | Article
The prosperity gospel is poor, and when taken in full dosage it has a devastating side effect; it impoverishes the Christian faith. The promises of health and wealth for all…
By Mikael Stenhammar | Article
There was no way anyone could convince me that the Prosperity Gospel was not absolutely true. I had graduated Rhema Bible Training Centre, sitting two years under the feet of…
By Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu | Blog
I am encouraged by the mix of responses and diversity of opinions that have been received since the publication of my article on the Prosperity Gospel in Africa. I have…
