Does God promise that we will be healthy, wealthy and prosperous now if we have enough faith? How should we think about Prosperity teaching in the light of Scripture?
Introduction: What is the Prosperity Gospel?
1. Evaluating the Prosperity Gospel
a. Material Wealth
Genesis 12:1-3
Deuteronomy 28
Gal 3:1-14
Problem #1: Biblical Theology – wrongly applying the OT
b. Divine Healing
Isaiah 53:4-6 cf. 1:5-6
Matthew 8:17
Problem #2: Eschatology – too much too soon
c. Positive Confession
Mark 11:23-24
Problem #3: Man-centred & transactional
2. Thinking rightly about material blessings & the Christian Life
a. Creation: The goodness of wealth
b. Sin: The danger of wealth
c. Redemption: Salvation from greed and selfishness
d. Sanctification: Transformation in our Use of Material Possessions
e. Eschatology: Suffering now and glory later
3. Conclusion & Application
This talk was delivered at Faith Evangelical Free Church on 2nd June 2019.
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