Sustained prosperity is new and sustained prosperity for masses of people is completely unprecedented. What is sustained prosperity? It’s three or more generations of people who do not need to focus on survival or live in economic depression, but who canRead more…
False Properity and True Prosperity [Genesis 4:17-26]
In the world today people are talking about prosperity even some preachers are preaching it. But my friend let me tell you that there is false prosperity and we must be careful. Genesis chapter 4:17-26 gives us a contrast betweenRead more…
Concluding reflections to Yong’s Prosperity Theology blog series
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 its claim that there are biblical reasons for embracing theRead more…
Calling the church of Christ back to humility, integrity and simplicity
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 for the team who are writing this. What kind ofRead more…
How does our salary affect our theology?
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 facts and ultimately compromising your own integrity. Jesus said thatRead more…
Full Session: Poverty, Prosperity and the Gospel Multiplex
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Full Session: Integrity – Plenary 2
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danger of a hidden prosperity gospel
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. It´s misleading trustful children of God and our congress shouldRead more…
“Prosperity gospel”, Pentecostals merit?
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 “neo-Pentecostalism”. Maybe the reason why they have been so easilyRead more…
A recent newspaper article on a Prosperity Theology denomination’s announcement
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 build a multi-million-dollar replica of Solomon’s temple in the cityRead more…