the christian and money!. the gospel of prosperity continued!
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The Christian and money!
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The Gospel of ProsperityContinued!
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• Very popular today
• Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, Creflo Dollar, Ken Copeland, Robert Tilton, Marilyn Hickey, Oral Roberts, Keneth Hagin, etc.
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What is the Gospel of Prosperity?• A movement that teaches it is
God’s will that you materially prosper in this world.
• “Prosperity theology, “Health and wealth”, “Word of faith”
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine• IN summary, NONE!
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•Mark 10:29-30, We
leave houses, families, etc. and receive them a “hundred fold now in this time”
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•Mark 10:29-30, Answer: Jesus speaking of the spiritual kingdom and blessings. Do we receive “a hundred physical mothers?”ALSO, persecutions mentioned! Conveniently ignored in promises
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•John 10:10,
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•John 10:10, Answer: Jesus, the “True Shepherd.” Contrasting the careless shepherd. What He offers is ETERNAL life!
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•2 Cor. 8:9,
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•2 Cor. 8:9, Answer: AGAIN, the context is a spiritual promise. It is “spiritual wealth” Christ offers.
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•3 John 2,
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
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Biblical Basis of This Doctrine•3 John 2, Answer: A greeting – wishing Gaius well. NOT a promise
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Problems with this Doctrine• The Bible warns about
SUCH false teachers – seeking personal gain•2 Pet. 2:1-3, 1 Tim. 6:5, Jude 11, Titus 1:11, Rom. 16:18
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Problems with this Doctrine• It contradicts the life and
teaching of Jesus•Phil. 2:5-11, 1 Pet. 2:21-24 – He is our example! Matt. 8:20Matt. 19:16-21 – Rich, young ruler
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Problems with this Doctrine• It contradicts the life and
teachings of Paul•Phil. 3:3-11, 4:12, 2 Cor. 11:271 Cor. 11:1
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Problems with this Doctrine• Serving God has NEVER been
about how much we can get in this life – Matt. 6:19-21
•1 Tim. 6:17, 1 John 2:15-16, Phil. 3:20, Col. 3:1-2
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Problems with this Doctrine• It harms the true gospel
• Consider those who do NOT receive prosperity
• Most people see through the greed of these leaders
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Problems with this Doctrine• It contradicts the doctrine of
contentment•Phil. 4:11-12, 1 Tim. 6:6
• It promotes selfishness and a failure to share
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Problems with this Doctrine• It gives a false sense of
security – the “wealthy” think they are blessed!
• It belittles those who have not prospered. What’s wrong with their faith? (Some might ask that)
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Problems with this Doctrine• IF “health and wealth” is true,
why do the righteous suffer? 2 Tim. 3:12, Rom. 2:11
• Why do the wicked prosper? James 5:1-6
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Problems with this Doctrine• It turns God into a genie, a
TOOL for you to get what you want! Jesus said, “Worship God…” Matt. 4:10
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That God blesses us today is NOT denied (cf. Eph. 1:3). The question is, is it about gaining more in this
world?We are looking toward
eternity!
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The “Gospel of prosperity” is FALSE and contrary to
God’s word – specific scriptures, grammatical
accuracy, contextually and in principle
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Where will you put your trust?