May 03, 2008
I want to encourage you to participate in a debate that WILL have lasting repercussions in our attempt to fulfill God’s plan for the ages. Doug Wead, former adviser to presidents is helping to fight against the inquisition against our faith.
The inquiry of Senator Grassley into the financial affairs of 6 Word of Faith ministries is strategic in that it questions ministries whose doctrine is not widely embraced by the majority of western believers. Therefore, he doesn’t fear a negative effect upon his seductive scheme against “pentecostal” believers. Make no mistake about this. This inquiry is a spiritual attempt to intimidate the pentecostal doctrine.
Some argue that we should not resist such an inquiry into the finances because of the perceived abuse of some ministries. Are there abuses? Yes. But nevertheless, Christ is preached! Who should inquire? Certainly not the United States Congress! Kenneth Copeland Ministries invited the IRS to investigate their financial compliance. This would be the proper protocol. But the Senator is stepping completely out of his realm of privilege. The good Senator is assuming power without check.
I am so glad that the Copelands are completely out of debt and that they are financially able to defend their rights as a non-profit ministry. We need to understand that if we allow the government to interfere with our free practice of faith and the expenses involved in propagating our faith than we all will be subject to their wishes. A great example of a government interfering with our mission is what London is doing to Kingsway International Christian Church.
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June 05, 2008
The world system rarely aligns itself in direct opposition of the church. It is to busy or simply oblivious to what happens in the Christian world. Knowing this, I knew that there had to be a source for Senator Grassley to amass the information to hurl such slanderous accusations against six Word of Faith ministries. It turns out to be a man who battles his own insignificance in a world that has rejected his cultish doctrines and vile commentaries.
A disgruntled and jealous spirit can drive a person into delusion. This is the same spirit that forcefully took hold of Saul when he heard the singing of accolades for the young David. This self appointed “Televangelist” watch-dog is guilty of everything that he has accused others of being and doing. Isn’t that the norm? Those who cast the stones are transferring their own sins on those whom they despise.
Satan always looks for someone in the house to use in his attacks. He relies upon his proven strategy called the scheme of the question. Simply by raising the question, implanting suspicion he does damage. The first temptation against man was, “Did God really say?” The temptations against Christ were in the form of questions. The specific questions need not be important, simply applying that there are some accomplishes his goals.
I’ve learned that we must live our lives above reproach. By doing so, we will “silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.” (see 1 Peter 2:15)
The Dallas Observer has an excellent article that exposes this dried up spirit. Before jumping on the band wagon and abandoning our friends read this article.
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June 09, 2008
I believe in the Word of Faith teaching in that speaking God’s Word out of a heart mixed with faith releases God’s power and promises.
”By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” Hebrews 11:3
The word “universe” is not cosmos which means “planetary systems”, it is aeon meaning “specific time period” or “generation.”
The word “formed” means to “shape, mold, or fashion.”
The word “God’s command” is the word rhema which literally means “the articulation of God’s revelation.”
So, this verse is saying, “By faith, the generations are shaped by the articulated revelation of God.”
The Word of Faith movement is under attack. What few people realize is how integrated this doctrine is in Pentecostalism.
Dr. Vinson Synan has a remarkable article that you should read on this matter.
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