The Race of Faith

In this message Dr. Mikael Stenhammar challenges you to reorient your life with a future-looking perspective, guided by the biblical story.

In this podcast we dive into the biblical understanding of spiritual authority and the dynamics of apostolic power. While discussions around spiritual fathers and submission are prevalent, we often overlook the true essence of how power and authority function within the Kingdom of God. In our exploration, we’ll see Jesus as the ultimate model, but we’ll also spotlight figures like Barnabas—an embodiment of self-giving love and risk-taking.

The belief that you have to be under a spiritual father to have God's best for your life and to reach your divine destiny is widespread in Charismatic churches especially those influenced by the Word of Faith prosperity gospel worldview. In this video I speak to:

In this podcast Dr. Mikael Stenhammar examines the teaching of "the blessing of Abraham" in Galatians 3:14, how it is interpreted within the Word of Faith prosperity gospel and contrasting that to its biblical meaning. Get ready to be surprised and encouraged!

In this podcast video, Dr. Mikael Stenhammar addresses the question if the money given to prosperity gospel Word of Faith ministries is wasted. A common concern among people who have spotted theological issues with the movement is if the resources and energies they invested have been in vain.

Are you struggling with the decision to stay or leave a prosperity gospel church? In this video, Dr. Mikael Stenhammar addresses this complex issue, offering insights and guidance for those caught in this dilemma.

How do you know if your church preaches prosperity theology? In this podcast, we delve into the key signs and characteristics of prosperity gospel churches, which can range from small mud churches in Africa to the largest congregations in the US.

Is Prosperity Theology a threat to the core of Christianity? It isn't a simple answer but this theology raises concerns by altering fundamental aspects of the faith. In this video Dr. Mikael Stenhammar shows areas where Word of Faith shifts focus from Jesus and portrays God in a limited, predictable way. This can result in the church losing its distinctive voice and compromising its message. Additionally, the emphasis on comfort and success might leave believers unprepared for life's challenges, potentially leading to disillusionment during tough times. However, Word of Faith also brings valuable attention to aspects like the materiality of salvation and the significance of faith that are important not to forget.

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Is balance the way forward? Many Charismatics and Pentecostals suggest that Prosperity Theology is just unbalanced. Even leaders within the movement have called for balance. But is it the real answer? Here’s why I don’t think so: