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A Different Gospel: Biblical and Historical Insights into the Word of Faith Movement
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Every Christian should read this book in order to be aware of the dangerous implications of the widespread and cultic Word of Faith movement preaching what is popularly known as "Name It and Claim It" theology. A Different Gospel is a bold and revealing examination of the biblical and historical basis of this movement. This new and revised edition is complete with a foreword by Hank Hanegraaff, author of Christianity in Crisis, and a new afterword by D. R. McConnell.The author knows the movement first hand and has a heart for those snared by it. He is also an academically trained observer who has based this work on careful historical and biblical analysis. McConnell warns of the movement's cultic nature in its doctrine of healing and its understanding of the atonement and demonstrates how far the movement's doctrine of prosperity is from Scripture's true teaching.
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Pages 256
Dimensions: Length: 9.05" Width: 6" Height: 0.75"
Weight: 0.84 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Publisher HENDRICKSON PUBLISHER #40
ISBN 1565631323
EAN 9781565631328
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 | The true origins of the Faith movement Apr 13, 2008 |
"A Different Gospel" by D.R. McConnell is a classical exposure of the Faith movement, the ostensibly Christian and charismatic movement associated with Kenneth Hagin and Kenneth Copeland (in Sweden, Ulf Ekman). What makes this book so fascinating, is that the author is both a charismatic minister (in Holland, of all places) and a person with scholarly training. His book is both a thoroughly documented scholarly work, and a theological polemic. It's sometimes referenced in other scholarly works. But please note that McConnell recieved his degree at the Oral Roberts University, a charismatic school in Oklahoma!
The main thesis of "A Different Gospel" is that the origins of the Faith movement cannot be traced to the Holiness or Pentecostal traditions within American Christianity, nor to the charismatic revivals after World War II, as claimed by other scholars. Rather, Kenneth Hagin, widely recognized as the founder of the Faith movement, got his ideas from E.W. Kenyon, an independent preacher and writer who was neither a Wesleyan nor a Pentecostal. Kenyon was heavily influenced by New Thought and Christian Science, two non-traditional groups often regarded as cults. McConnell thoroughly documents both Kenyon's similarities to the "metaphysical" groups, and proves that Kenyon attended a college whose faculty and students supported New Thought. He also proves that Hagin extensively plagiarized Kenyon's writings, often word for word! Of course, Hagin claims to have gotten his ideas straight from Jesus himself.
Despite being critical of Kenyon's theology, McConnell is surprisingly charitable to him, claiming that Kenyon was misguided rather than malicious, and that he simply wanted to restore the supernatural healing ministry of the Church, something downplayed by the liberal theologians, and also combat New Thought and Christian Science using their own weapons. The author's assesment of Hagin and the Faith movement is less charitable, however, and here he obviously has a point. Many groups within the Faith movement indeed seem to be cultic or cults. (To me, what defines a cult is the use of manipulation and exploitation. McConnell uses a more theological definition.)
Those interested in the Faith movement and the conflicts surrounding it, should also read Hank Hanegraaf's "Christianity in Crisis", another polemical book, but one that goes even deeper into exposing the weird ideas and aberrant practices of the Faith movement.
While I never liked the Faith movement, I always assumed that Faith theology was at bottom evangelical or Pentecostal, with the "prosperity gospel" tacked on as an additional bonus. Indeed, the main Faith congregation here in Sweden, Livets Ord, seems to have moved in such a direction: from an aberrant cult to a group blending main-stream Christianity with the prosperity gospel. However, the books by McConnell and Hanegraaf shows that Faith theology in its pure form has very little to do with main-stream Christianity, or even "regular" Bible belt fundamentalism. Rather, it's a truly bizarre melange of notions reminescent of Gnosticism, Mormonism and Christian Science. Actually, McConnell is somewhat moderate in his criticism of the Faith movement, compared to Hanegraaf who at length documents all their quirky notions (God looks like a man, Heaven is a planet, Adam could fly to the Moon, etc).
Both books are recommended.
| | |  | A Weak Argument Against the Word of Faith Movement Nov 8, 2007 |
This book was loaned to us by a very close family friend. The intent was to make us aware of our differences and what we should be warned of in our doctrine. Knowing that if God wanted to speak to me, I would have to press on, although the message of the book was clear on the cover. IF God had something to say through this author, I wanted to hear it. Once my mind was completely opened to listen to the Holy Spirit speak, I read on. I would not usually, and have never wasted my time or money on ANY book running another brother, sister or ministry down regardless of what they believe, nor do we have one book in our library as such, I also wanted to remain open to what God may want to convey. We endeavor to read only those books that promote unity, faith and the goodness of God. "God hates sowing discord among the brethren", I still pressed on with this book, realizing further into it and reading on, this book seemed to do just that; sowing discord. What was its purpose?
First of all, this work has VERY little scripture to back up its 'so- called' historical and biblical basis. The author tries to formulate the theory that Kenneth E. Hagin, called the Father of Faith, is really not the Father of Faith. He simply followed E.W. Kenyon who is the "real" Father of Faith but was off in his doctrine which was founded in metaphysical and New Thought doctrine. PLEASE read E.W. Kenyon, THE TRUE STORY by Joseph McIntyre (buy it from this site!) if you are really wanting to know the true story of his life. There is much more sound, accurate documentation.
This book, A Different Gospel, is judgmental, tainted with mockery of what God has clearly spoken to great men of God and almost completely sarchastic at times. Just to name a few flaws....Pages 140-142 he does not acknowledge the power of the Name of Jesus and P 143 is also full of biblical error concerning the power of God's Word and His "enslavement" to it! This book is a very weak argument that is unfortunately leading many astray and into division....just what the enemy would want! Let's open our eyes! Jesus is coming and people are dying and going to hell. We must be about the Father's business and I do not believe this book is part of the Father's business! Just read the reviews online to see the division it's caused! Dr. McConnell cannot be the judge of what someone says God has spoken to them, but he does it time and time again throughout the book. In the same measure that we judge, we will be judged.
Of course he covers Job as well, but never alludes to the conclusion of the story; God gave Job back double what satan had stolen! He also had a very weak argument for the cause of Job's trials. The Bible clearly says that satan was the author of the evil which came upon Job. This author should read all of Kenneth E. Hagin's books on spiritual authority and the Holy Spirit and ask God to forgive him for disobeying God's direction which says "touch not my anointed one and do my prophets NO HARM." In one of his footnotes he almost jokingly uses this scripture in a "don't- threaten-me-with-that-verse" attitude! God is not threatening but His Word is true and He is to be feared! If you read any of Hagin's books you will find that he consistently warns his followers NOT to reject medicine. Page 194-195 the author completely contradicts himself. Page 197 says he never answers his critics but on page 213 criticizes those in the Word of Faith movement for not answering his criticism. Maybe they were too busy preaching the GOSPEL, you know.... the GOOD NEWS!!!! Again, it would be worth your $10 or so to purchase E.W.Kenyon, The True Story by Joseph McIntyre to hear the other "true" side. "Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight." Prov. 18:17 TLB
E.W. Kenyon - The True Story
In Christ's Love,
S. Barnes <>< | | |  | About time someone exposed these imposters Sep 15, 2007 |
Here is why Kenneth Hagen needs to be exposed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SgByE0pX1M
Now how is this leading anyone to Christ ? did Paul teach this ?
Some of you one star raters never even read the book. And none of the raters want to talk about Benny Hinn waving his coat around knocking out people. Todays T.V. Evangelist is the main reason why the world is NOT being evangelized. Time to stop the side show the lost are not impressed. | | | | Word Of Faith is a Disease itself Aug 24, 2007 |
Thanks for providing such a thorough research. This book clarified my many questions, but made me feel even more worried when I see the trend in Christianity today...
I have had first hand experience with a faith teacher, who graduated from Rhema Bible College. I can tell you that the faith teacher's teachings are exactly the way described in this book. The problem for faith teachers are that they mixed up God's promise for the future (a new world), with the reality we have in this fallen world. The reality is that God's Kingdom is still in the process of realization and will not be completed until Jesus returns.
Their method of positive-confession is highly questionable as it is not biblical. This method creates very high pressure for individuals. By their teachings, a Christian cannot admit he is a sinner, or he is weak, or otherwise the power of the prayer will be weakened...
The way faith teachers quote the Bibles are very questionable, and that's why it lead to such deviation.
I totally think this movement is a disease in Christianity. It is very dangerous. Unless major denominations label Rhema and other Word of Faith Churches as heresies, we will find it difficult to stop this disease. Watch out! Some faith teachers are beginning to infiltrate major denominations...
| | | | Must Read for Anyone Investigating the Faith Movement Feb 5, 2007 |
When looking for truth, it's often helpful to look at the origins of different movements and theologies. As Jesus said, if the tree is bad, so is its fruit. Look at the origins of today's cults and alternative religions. Look at the lives, the teachings, and the circumstances surrounding their founders and the introduction of their holy books. Then compare them to the life of Christ and the writing of the New Testament. Suddenly, things become much more clear.
So it is with many of today's popular Christian theologies, including the Faith Movement. "Faith" teachings SOUND good, and their supporters can pull isolated scriptures from the Bible to support their position. But as McConnell meticulously documents, the origins of this teaching are not in scripture, but in occult doctrine, brought into the church by an unwitting pastor in the early 20th century. Those teachings have now become mainstreamed, and their origins so separated from the teachings themselves, that the occult power that drives them is known by few.
There is power in the Faith Movement teaching -- miracles are performed -- but just because something is supernatural doesn't make it from God. This is an absolute MUST READ for anyone involved in the Faith Movement or considering its teachings. | | | Write your own review about A Different Gospel: Biblical and Historical Insights into the Word of Faith Movement
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