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Word Of Faith Full Gospel - ''See talk page.
The Word of Faith movement or word-faith theology developed in the latter half of the 20th century in mainly Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. Its beginnings trace back to an early twentieth century evangelical pastor, E.W. Kenyon (died 1948), who preached that God would award financial and other gifts if the faithful would ask. Kenyon coined the phrase, "What I confess, I possess." Kenneth E. Hagin is often credited with being the father of the modern Word of Faith movement, using a four-part formula he claimed to have received from Jesus: "Say it; do it; receive it; tell it." Proponents of the doctrine include Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, and Marilyn Hickey, among others. They teach that Christians must claim the grace God has promised them, whether in material goods, health, social position, or roles within the church. Detractors, such as Hank Hanegraaff and Norman Geisler, denounce word-faith theology as aberrant and contrary to the teachings of the Bible. Hanegraaff, among others, claims that this teaching goes against God's sovereignty and his prerogative to grant or deny what the praying one asks for. Word of Faith theologists counter that they believe the Bible is God's will and they are having faith in His Word. Detractors and proponents alike acknowledge that word-faith theology finds echoes in the "prosperity gospel" often preached on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Relevant Passages
- Faith and Prayer
- Mark 11:22-24
- John 14:12-14, John 15:7-8, John 15:16, John 16:23-24
- James 1:6-8
- Giving
- Luke 6:30-31,38
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
- Philippians 4:15-20
- Galatians 6:6-10
- Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:25
- 1 Corinthians 13:3
- Healing
- Isaiah 53:5
- James 5:13-16
- John 14:12-14
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