Basilius M. Kasera, an young theologian based in Namibia, has written an excellent booklet called “Heresy Unmasked”, which skillfully unveils the core teachings of the Word of Faith movement. Having been a WoF preacher himself, he is able to take the scriptures that are commonly used to support their heresies and give the true meaning of the verse in context.
For about 10 years of his life, Kasera was a follower and propagator of WoF teachings, while being involved in key leadership roles in these circles. Kasera currently is a Reformed preacher and works as a lecturer at the Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. He blogs at Reformation Searchlight.
Dealing with such subjects as Positive Confession, Divine Health, Prosperity etc, Kasera shows his readers not only the dangers and source of these doctrines, but brings solid biblical truth to correct such errors. In the booklet, Kasera analyzes ten major doctrines of the WoF movement. They are :
1) God in the WoF movement
2) Jesus Christ in the WoF movement
3) Positive Confessions
4) Divine health
5) Material Prosperity
6) Little gods doctrine
7) Wealth Transfer
8) The wealthy Jesus of WoF movement
9) Prosperity scriptures in light of scriptures
10) Scripture versus the prosperity gospel
In conclusion, Kasera also has three appendixes where he explains what true saving faith is according to the Bible, whether God has faith, as taught by the WoF preachers and finally on the implications of WoF teachings on theology, ecclesiology and eschatology.
This booklet is a must-read for those currently or previously involved in WoF. These doctrines and practices must be repented of and diligent study must be given to remove such teachings that make up an entirely different gospel.
