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The Word of Faith Movement
On this resource page for the Word of Faith movement, you'll find detailed information about its history, beliefs, teaching and leaders. Understand some of the Word of Faith errors as you explore this "Prosperity Gospel" movement.
3 Word of Faith Errors
Word of Faith, often called 'name it and claim it,' is a movement that decreases the sovereignty of God and increases the importance of man. That alone makes it unbiblical. Learn how Word of Faith preachers twist the Bible to make it serve their own desires.
Word of Faith Movement History
The Word of Faith movement has roots in New Thought, but some of its teachings closely resemble New Age. This prosperity gospel seems to be sweeping across the globe. Learn how the Word of Faith movement got started, how it has evolved, and why some of its leading preachers were investigated by a U.S. Senator.
Prosperity Gospel: Christ Centered or Self Centered?
The prosperity gospel, or Word of Faith movement, has millions of followers in the United States and throughout the world. In a nutshell, the teaching claims God wants all his children to be healthy, wealthy, and happy all the time. Learn how the prosperity gospel can be a stumbling block in the true pursuit of Jesus Christ.