The Deception of the Prosperity Gospel

In a world hungry for hope, the prosperity gospel offers a tantalizing promise: give generously, believe boldly, and God will grant you wealth, health, and success. Broadcast by charismatic televangelists and megachurch leaders, this "health and wealth" theology seduces millions with a divine shortcut to earthly blessings. But at what cost? In The Deception of the Prosperity Gospel, a seasoned biblical scholar exposes this dangerous distortion of Christianity, revealing a counterfeit faith that exploits the vulnerable, enriches its preachers, and leads believers astray from the true gospel.
Through heart-wrenching stories—widows bankrupted by "seed offerings," families crushed by debt, and the sick clinging to false hopes of healing—this book uncovers the devastating human toll of prosperity theology. With rigorous research and deep scriptural analysis, it traces the movement's roots from 19th-century New Thought to its global dominance in megachurches and digital media. Each chapter dismantles its false promises—material wealth, perfect health, success, and instant rewards—showing how they twist Scripture and betray Christ's call to self-denial.
But this is more than a critique. The Deception of the Prosperity Gospel offers a path to true prosperity: a life surrendered to Christ, marked by contentment, endurance, and eternal hope. With practical guidance to guard against deception, this book equips readers to discern truth, reject lies, and embrace the transformative power of the cross.
Join the journey to unmask a false gospel and rediscover the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ. Perfect for believers seeking clarity, pastors combating false teachings, or anyone wrestling with faith in a materialistic world, this book is a clarion call to return to the heart of the gospel.
"For the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord" (Philippians 3:8).

I was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and matriculated in 1981. My mother was a "non-practicing" Catholic, and my father was a non-believer. Of course, that meant we never attended any kind of church service. My first exposure to a sermon happened when I was in boarding school in grade eight. I met my wife in 1995, and we were married two years later. In 1999, a chance encounter with two Texans would eventually culminate in us moving to America to study the Bible. After my undergraduate degree, I completed an MA. Christian Counseling degree as well. In 2006, I became a youth minister and later an associate minister before being convinced to move to the northeast to grow a newly established church. We have lived in Massachusetts ever since. My wife and I have three adult children and two beautiful granddaughters. A