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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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 Reposted by kind permission of The Gospel Coalition—Africa.

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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 Reposted by kind permission of The Gospel Coalition—Africa.

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!

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.

This message reposted by kind permission of Ekklesia Afrika. 

The church desperately needs shepherds who will “be on guard…for all the flock” and “shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Dangerous deceivers like “Owobusobozi” Bisaka of the Faith of Unity can easily capture multitudes, so we must be ready to understand, answer, and evangelize their victims—offering them the hope that Christ alone can give! Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

What life-saving lessons can we learn about about discernment and deception from 2 Peter chapters 1 and 2?  Rodgers Atwebembeire of the Africa Center for Apologetics Research explains. 

Could you believe in a false spirit? Do you know how to avoid this danger? Learn what the Bible teaches about discerning between the Holy Spirit and false spirits! Rodgers Atwebembeire explains.

Today there’s a group of churches that twists and changes what the Bible says about the “oneness” of God. Even though they call themselves Pentecostals, “Oneness” or “Jesus only” Pentecostals are dangerously different in what they teach.  Rodgers Atwebembeire explains—and answers from Scripture.

Learn more at
https://acfar.org/warning-oneness-pentecostalism.aspx

Why this craving for miracles today? Church attendance is often based on whether miracles seem to be happening. Satan takes advantage of this hunger for the supernatural to sow division, deception and even destruction of innocent or ignorant believers. “Does God still perform miracles? How do I know whether a miracle is of God or not? Can a man be false when his ministry is characterized by miracles?” Young Christians are asking serious, honest questions! Rodgers Atwebembeire carefully answers from God’s Word.

Robby Muhumuza—a seasoned, longtime observer of Uganda’s complex religious scene—brings us a helpful survey of controversial groups originating in East Africa.

Eminent West African theologian Dr. J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu assesses what the Bible says about the healing and prosperity “gospel.”

Learn more on this topic at

https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/Akropong%20Prosperity%20Statement%20A4.pdf

Unaweza kuwa unashangaa ukisema “Je! Si kila mtu anajua kile amabacho Yesu alimaanisha?" Kwa kweli unapoangalia maandiko, unaona kuwa kama yalivyo wazi kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kisema. Alakini sio kawaida kuwa wazi, kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kimaanisha kulingana na kile alicho kisema. Katika sehemu ya kwa ya ujumbe wake, Hahirwa Kamanzi Innocent anafafanua Yohana 8:28.

“Doesn't everyone know what Jesus meant?" In fact, when you look at the scriptures, you see that they are very clear about what Jesus said—but it’s not always clear what Jesus meant. Kamanzi Innocent explains John 8:28.

Beware—predictions made in God’s name that are not fulfilled identify a false prophet! Rodgers Atwebembeire explains this important biblical test—and applies it to William Branham, Benny Hinn, Ellen G. White, T.B. Joshua, and others.

Learn more—download free resources here:
https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx
https://acfar.org/whats-wrong-with-seventh-day-adventism.aspx
https://acfar.org/william-branham-healing-and-heresy.aspx
https://acfar.org/is-brother-branham-your-absolute.aspx 

The Fruit Test asks, How do these prophets live? How do they teach other people to live? Jesus said “You will know them by their fruits” (Mt. 7:16).  Anyone who claims to be a prophet of God must demonstrate faithfulness to God in the way that he or she lives. Rodgers Atwebembeire examines Mormon “prophet” Joseph Smith, alleged South African wonder-workers, and others in the light of Scripture’s warnings.

Download our free tract “4 WAYS YOU CAN TELL TRUE FROM FALSE PROPHETS”
https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx

You can also download our tract called “Sisters—Don’t Be the Next Victim!”
https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/Sisters-Warning-False-Prophet.pdf
It teaches you how to identify and avoid fake “men of God” who use their prophetic claims to exploit and abuse women and girls in the church today.

Also see “Is Mormonism Christian?” at
https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/ACFAR-Is-Mormonism-Christian.pdf

Unaweza kuwa unashangaa ukisema “Je! Si kila mtu anajua kile amabacho Yesu alimaanisha?" Kwa kweli unapoangalia maandiko, unaona kuwa kama yalivyo wazi kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kisema. Alakini sio kawaida kuwa wazi, kuhusu kile Yesu alicho kimaanisha kulingana na kile alicho kisema. Katika sehemu ya kwa ya ujumbe wake, Hahirwa Kamanzi Innocent anafafanua Yohana 8:28.

You may be wondering when you say “Doesn't everyone know what Jesus meant?" In fact, when you look at the scriptures, you see that they are very clear about what Jesus said. But it is not always clear what Jesus meant according to what He said. Hahirwa Kamanzi Innocent explains John 8:28.

Any prophet who proclaims so-called new revelations must deliver teachings faithful to the teachings of the Bible. And any prophet today whose teachings clearly contradict the Bible’s revelations is a false prophet. Rodgers Atwebembeire explains all this—and more!

Resources here:
https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx
https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/acfar-dr-david-owuor.pdf
https://acfar.org/pdflibrary/ACFAR-Is-Mormonism-Christian.pdf

“Kitange! Obanga kisoboka, leka ekikompe kino kinzigibweko, naye si nga nze bwe njagala, wabula nga ggwe bwo’yagala.” Akatambi kano kajja kuyamba okutegeera ki Yesu Kulisito kwe yali ategeeza mu bigambo bino wagulu. (English title: What Christians Should Know About Suffering)

We have a serious “prophet problem” in Africa today. People are anxious for prophets who will use special powers from God to diagnose and solve their everyday spiritual and practical problems. But almost anyone can simply claim to be a prophet, open a church, and start asking for tithes, offerings, and special gifts!

What are the ways God gives us to test a prophet—any prophet? Since it’s so important that we not be led astray, what are the warning signs, and what steps must anyone take? In this new series, Rodgers Atwebembeire gives you four simple, memorable tests from the Bible that you can use to know whether any prophet truly speaks for God or not.

Download our free tract “4 WAYS YOU CAN TELL TRUE FROM FALSE PROPHETS” at
https://acfar.org/four-ways-true-false-prophets.aspx

Lwaki bangi babazibye amaaso nebakkiriza ng’abo abeeyita banabbi; babalagira okulya omuddo, okunywa amafuta n’okuwaayo ensiimbi z’esomero (school fees) basobole okufuna omukisa? Bayibuli eyogera ku banabbi abatuufu ne ’bobulimba. Wetegereze akatambi kano era oyige ki bayibuli kyeyogera kungeri joyinza okubaawula. (English title: False Prophets)