PHIL OKOSE, Onitsha
Bishop on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Anambra State, the Rt Rev Dr Owen Nwokolo, has raised the alarm over what he described as the growing wave of false teachings and counterfeit gospels spreading across churches in Nigeria.
Delivering a homily during a weekly worship at the Calvary Chapel, GRA, Onitsha, the bishop cautioned Christians to beware of “doctrines that deviate from the true message of Christ”.
According to him, many so-called preachers today are promoting what he called the gospel of prosperity without repentance, miracles without discipleship, and culture without Christ.
“These messages”, he warned, “are contrary to the teachings of Christ,” adding, “They introduce things that are not part of the true Gospel and lead people into spiritual confusion.”
The bishop lamented that a significant number of messages circulating in churches and media today do not align with the Scriptures, noting that instead of promoting repentance, holiness, and obedience to God’s word, “these messages appeal to worldly desires and comfort.
“What we need,” he said, “is a return to the sound teachings of Christ. We must listen to God’s callings and follow His directions. Abiding in the Gospel protects us from the traps of false doctrines,” Bishop Nwokolo emphasized.
He consequently urged Christians not to be swayed by every popular message or miracle crusade, but to test every teaching against the Word of God.
“When you are rooted in the true Gospel and not in religious confusion, you will stand firm and not be led astray,” he stated.
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