How can a pastor equip his congregation for biblical discernment? We can learn much from Paul’s urgent charge to Timothy, as Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

How do I carefully, lovingly, yet biblically, help someone trapped in a cult? Rodgers Atwebembeire offers seven things to remember, and five ways to share the truth in love.

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What is the role of the pastor in equipping his flock for the survival skill of biblical discernment? Rodgers Atwebembeire brings a stirring and timely challenge to forty pastors from across East Africa in this new message.

Do we still have dangerous cults today? If so, what challenges do Christians face—and how must the church respond? Many lives are at stake! ACFAR team member Nehemiah Kithathutha sheds valuable light on the situation and the way forward.

Our generation cries out for faithful women who can discern truth from error and protect our children and churches against deceivers! The cost of deception is high, but the reward for those who faithfully apply the Scriptures is great. Sarah Walusimbi, coordinator of ACFAR’s Project Priscilla, explains.

What does the Bible really say angels are? And what happens when you go wrong on angels? ACFAR director Rodgers Atwebembeire answers from Scripture. 

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Exorcism—also commonly known as the “ministry of deliverance”—has become one of the major defining aspects of African Christianity. In fact, most charismatic churches can trace their rapid growth and influence to an overemphasis on exorcism. Should we be concerned? ACFAR director Rodgers Atwebembeire answers from Scripture.

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Why is it so important that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? And how do cults try to make this an occasion for confusion? Rodgers Atwebembeire explains—and gives you powerful reasons to rejoice in what Christ has accomplished for every believer!

African Christianity has been greatly influenced by the Word-Faith movement—a teaching that overemphasizes health and wealth—or what is commonly known as the prosperity gospel. People are taught that, as believers, they are entitled to wealth and health. But what happens when believers don’t become healthy and wealthy as has been promised? A false excuse comes into play—something we call “generational curses.” Rodgers Atwebembeire gives the scriptural solution to these errors.

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How does “Prophet” David Owuor’s preaching about holiness differ from what the Bible says? Vincent Kajuma of ACFAR Kenya addresses seven false views being promoted by the Repentance & Holiness Movement.

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