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Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Within the Charismatic Movement

Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Within the Charismatic Movement 32 Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Within the Charismatic Movement H. Terris Neuman* "Idolatry is worshipping anything that was meant to be used, or using anything that was meant to be worshipped." ' St. Augustine Introduction One of the most prevalent teachings within the present-day charismatic movement is a doctrine called "positive confession." This doctrine is accompanied by a basic presupposition: that all Christians are to be physically healthy and materially rich. The presupposition controls the confession. Thus, if one is in need of physical healing one must find a verse concerning healing, such as Matthew 8:17, and then audibly quote this verse in the face of all physical circumstances to the contrary. By believing in one's heart and speaking with one's mouth this verse, the healing will eventually be manifested by faith. The result is always to be positive, hence, "positive" confession. It is my purpose in this article to show that this charismatic doctrine originated in the 19th century mind-healing cults, along with the basic presuppositions of health and wealth, and has been incorporated by teachers within the charismatic movement. The methodology employed here is as follows. The teaching will be presented first from one of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Pneuma Brill

Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Within the Charismatic Movement

Neuman, H. Terris
Pneuma , Volume 12 (1): 32 – Jan 1, 1990
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© 1990 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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32 Cultic Origins of Word-Faith Theology Within the Charismatic Movement H. Terris Neuman* "Idolatry is worshipping anything that was meant to be used, or using anything that was meant to be worshipped." ' St. Augustine Introduction One of the most prevalent teachings within the present-day charismatic movement is a doctrine called "positive confession." This doctrine is accompanied by a basic presupposition: that all Christians are to be physically healthy and materially rich. The presupposition controls the confession. Thus, if one is in need of physical healing one must find a verse concerning healing, such as Matthew 8:17, and then audibly quote this verse in the face of all physical circumstances to the contrary. By believing in one's heart and speaking with one's mouth this verse, the healing will eventually be manifested by faith. The result is always to be positive, hence, "positive" confession. It is my purpose in this article to show that this charismatic doctrine originated in the 19th century mind-healing cults, along with the basic presuppositions of health and wealth, and has been incorporated by teachers within the charismatic movement. The methodology employed here is as follows. The teaching will be presented first from one of

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