Lets see what the apostle John says in 2 John 1: Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. Thats what it means to say that Christ was from the beginning. And from what you have quoted, has definitely made some statements that go beyond Scripture. The same goes for non-Christian teachings from Word of Faith folks and NAR folks. I do not do this lightly, but it is necessary. He is known for being the founder and lead pastor of the Elevation Church. Well, we know everything is made up with molecules (atoms with protons and neutrons), but to say God is a molecular structure does not fit, as the word does say clearly; all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist (all things hold together, in many translations), Colossians 1: 16. Narcigesis is a new word. There are two primary ways that people interpret Scripture. The problem is that hes not preaching the gospel. (That's two behind Michael Jordan and two ahead of retired Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl.) That doesnt mean that God cant USE the bad things for our good, of course but that doesnt make bad things good. There were plenty of people that Jesus never healed. While he holds an American nationality and practices Christianity. Instead of addressing the issues, you attack the messenger. Heres the order from Scripture: The concept of perichoresis appeared 650 years after the close of the canon. Thus, when Mark says Jesus could do no mighty works in Nazareth, He does not mean that their unbelief sapped His power. Every time I hear some of steven furtick motivational speeches my heart each time is just tore up about it thank u for digging and honestly confirming what Ive always felt each time he opens his mouth normally missing the mark isnt some huge extravagant bald faced lie, its subtle hence surely you wont die but we just like Eve are looking through our humanistic evil eyes (Ayin) its never been a physical death, always a spiritual death, resulting in our separation from God! Youre right. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. You are right. Instead, you might ask your father to help you you could ask, You know, I believe in the trinity, but Id like to be able to explain it clearly. Yes, its possible to present the true, biblical gospel while being wrong about a lot of things. Touching a dead body a common occurrence caused one to be ritually impure, and there are instructions about that. Spring, Texas, United States View. Its not a comprehensive look at the definition of false teachers, but its a start. God can do whatever He chooses to do. The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. As you say and as Ive written here false teachers also teach many true things. Paul was certainly a special case, as dont forget what he did to the church, by such destructive degradation he perpetrated on it; and even Jesus made response to it; for I will show him how much he (Paul) must suffer for My names sake. Acts 9:16, and thus buffeting, because of revelations, was part and partial. It's not so much guilt by association, it's guilt by subjugation. Can you please provide the date of the sermon you reference (or better yet, a link as most Furtick sermons are available online). All of the Bible? In Mark 10:46-52, Jesus said to the eagerly awaiting, to be healed, blind man, Go, your faith has healed (sozo) you. These are just examples showing not only how he worked individually, but also how he worked in mass. It might be helpful for you to read What is a False Teacher. Sure, it is noted he was not appreciated in his home turf, but bottom line, Jesus himself marvelled at their unbelief, which is another way of saying, lack of faith, which has a lot to do with receiving things from God, even salvation as, he gave power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12. The son is NOT the Father, nor is He the Spirit. While the statement of faith on Elevations website is entirely orthodox, what gets taught from the pulpit is not. Right? Trinity is somewhat difficult to understand. Women received their dead raised to life again. Verses 33-35. Christians are to be Torah-observant, except for sacrificing animals. That would make Him subordinate to the law, and to the one who gave the law. This measure he was referring to was the measure of God, a measure he did not want to exceed, for he knew (knowing the scriptures) that God is to receive all glory and honor. You and I arent Job, or Moses, or Jesus. To animals? The verse reads your held accountable not your better and not the same we are all the Same under Gods eyes you need to address this I challenge you to show your accusations of this man I want to see proof not your own understanding because you are incorrect what the verse says that you are standing on.. and Ill pray your convicted to see the right over the wrong . Dont give up your frustration is evidence that the real thing is out there waiting. Im confident that were all better for it. He is one of the know evangelists all over the world, and apart from writing books, he takes his time in evangelization. The passage says nothing about it, but we might imagine it anyway. That we should ignore his false teaching is not. What gives you the right to say who is or is not of God every Pastor gives there interpretation of what the Bible is saying. I have confidence that it happens all the time, all around the world. Pastor Steven Furtick. Many people such as Paul himself before his conversion, along with his brother Pharisees, know the Word. Furtick is, quite simply, wrong: God can, and often does, override our unbelief. If Im not a man of God then why did I start out this ministry with ZERO readers and grow to over 160,000 per month in a short period of time? Your a leader but you are just the same as I am you are not more important your just held accountable because you are reaching more people do not twist the word to deceive people . Deuteronomy 6:4 Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 28:19 Mark 1:9-11 Luke 1:35 John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16 Romans 8:9-11 1 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 13:14 Hebrews 1:8-10 James 2:19. Have a great day! It completely ignores a multitude of clear Bible passages, in which we see that the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are not the same as each other. Do you see it now? So, were do you get Jesus was entirely powerless from : He was able to and The power of God was in Nazareth? In Furticks own words, the power of God was trapped in their unbelief. THAT is his point, as the rest of his quote shows. Duncan blogged about the baptism guide in a post he titled, " How Steven Furtick engineered a miracle .". After all, Christ did heal when people had weak faith. Heres a quote from Furtick for your consideration: Do you agree with Steven Furtick on this matter? The Word of God also describes Jesus in these ways: >> Jesus Himself said that HE and the Father would indwell us. Go watch the sermon. God is perfect and I dont know about you, but Im definitely not perfect. When we read Revelation in full, we see that it is both a group of personal letters from Jesus to seven real-life churches in Asia Minor, and a prophetic vision given to John. When you read Jesus words in context, you will see that He wasnt saying to not judge. I also was attached to Furtick and his teachings not too long ago but thank God for a biblical counselor who called him out and really challenged me to listen to what he is saying. Thats not who I am. Im well, thanks. Im glad theyre alive, but that doesnt turn their rapists into benefactors. Wommack, like every other Word of Faith teacher, claims that the power is in us, that we are the ones who determine whether were healed, and that God has already provided healing for all believers but we have to manifest it by faith. Something in me feels disgusted over the modern day church. Advertisement Image source: Facebook// Steven Furtick What is Steven Furtick's theology? This is in line with a common teaching in the Word of Faith movement: that our faith only manifests what is already true in the spiritual realm. Was recently listed as the fifth most powerful person in town by Charlotte magazine. No, no, no no no no no noooo. No I cant see a mans heart, but everybody talking about heaven aint going. COULD JESUS HAVE HEALED THEM IN SPITE OF THEIR LACK OF FAITH, OR ARE HUMANS ABLE TO STOP GOD FROM DOING WHAT HE WANTS TO DO? We might try to conclude how it worked, but we have ONLY the text to work with. How many have only joined a church , gotten baptized, confirmed without being convicted. Learn a little Greek. Not the Steven Furtick you were looking for? Where the Bible is clear, we should adhere to it. v13 says Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Jesus healed this invalid who had no faith, HE DIDNT EVEN KNOW HIM! Dont trust me. With respect, youve mischaracterized me in an important way. I find it no surprise people such as yourself, doing anything to rip apart a man who is chosen by Father God to bring millions and millions of people to Jesus Christ, as he has done with Pastor Furtick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Furtick's in USA. I mean, werent first-century believers also indwelt by the Holy Spirit? Its not unreasonable. Were he to address the issue and clarify that hes biblically trinitarian and not a modalist in any sense, we would all be sure of what he means. In this case, those consequences might be only a few minutes of ritual uncleanness, or most of a day. I called this me-ology, instead of theology. As for healing, heres some of what false teacher Andrew Wommack says and none of it matches what we see in the Bible: Unfortunately, thats a big fat NOPE. Of course it does its all over the gospels. Pray for discernment. Why did he always point seekers to the Father? In the meantime, let me know how I can help. Again, Paul speaking of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; Romans 1:16. as it, whether could not or would not, is still (bottom line) for want of faith in us, just as the scripture says in Matthew 13:58 The best analogy Ive come across and the one that Ive found is not only the most useful but the most accurate, is the term family. Some of them are the best-selling books in New York. Id love to hear how it goes, Mary! YES or NO. The Bible is about God, and we learn about Him and about ourselves by reading it. Steven was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on February 19, 1980. And when you get born again youve got that resurrection power but then youve gotta get that soul in agreement to where it sees it. Is it good or bad to point to unbiblical teaching? When He prayed that we all may be one as He and the Father are one, He clearly wasnt suggesting anything like circumincessionism. Let me know if theres some other way I can help, beyond praying (which Im doing right now). And he performed very few miracles there because of their lack of faith. In both it indicates that did not is part and partial to could not for it was the lack of their faith that caused this. Like you, Ive found that most critics online are just kind of griping about people they dont like, or repeating someone elses accusations. I think its important, on several levels. Thats good. In my opinion when labeling a man a false teacher we are inevitably questioning their salvation , whether we admit it or not. When Jesus spoke, it was not the Father speaking through Him. Itll only take a moment: why was Paul never healed? I will try this and possibly get back with you when I get his response! My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working. I have friends who were conceived because their mothers were raped. What do you do when someone asks you whether a teacher is reliable or unreliable? Elevation pastor is not wrong at all. Pastor Furtick is one of the chosen. Then in John 1:12 this power is received by faith, then in Ephesians 3:7 this gift of grace is through working of his power. While it is true, we dont observe them anymore, the reason we dont is not that they no longer apply, but there is no longer anything to apply them to. One strategy is to ask questions in a different context.