Prosperity Gospel is transactional and wrong - Pastor Abel Damina

[@raphaelbrukeemakpor6105]

Next time Dr. Damina pls ignore this kind of people.

[@asandarorwana1189]

Plz Paul in future give a man of God a chance to answer your questions.... thanx Dr A Damina we heard you very clear

[@sithembisombatha1713]

Father we thank you for Dr ABEL DAMINA, he is helping us understand the word of God. Thank you man of God !

[@jetlifeasiedu6130]

The purpose of Cornelius account was God seeing the heart of Cornelius to be a very good man. Despite his goodness, Cornelius had no salvation. Hence it pleased God to send Peter to preach to Cornelius and his household for their salvation. The message here in Acts 10 is that only been a good person on earth doesn't guarantee you salvation. Salvation is guaranteed by accepting Jesus Christ and giving your life for immersion and the lord adds you to the Church. Then you must live accordingly to God's law to be saved finally

[@nanakwabenaaduna834]

Both of them delivered..the biggest lesson is light( knowledge) is very important ❤

[@saddingtonmangena1241]

I pray that God gives me the patience and knowledge like Dr Abel's! The focus, patience, subject knowledge by this esteemed Dr is on another level

[@wilsonobame6479]

Why not fixed your eyes on Jesus who is greater and bigger than Dr Abel? Jesus confounded lawyers, philosophers, leaders not common journalists.

[@saddingtonmangena1241]

@@wilsonobame6479 thanx for your encouraging response, actually I was referring to God in his trinity. I will not in any way for whatever reasons reject Jesus in my quest for knowledge. Stay blessed.

[@PastorCourage]

Thank God for this journalist...he asked very crucial questions. He is very learned. Thank you Mr. Paul. You are a genius

[@anifowosetaiwo4075]

I love your teaching Sir Damina. God bless you sir.

[@ronaldessel9095]

What God is seeking for are not some great preachers, but the preaching of the unsearchable riches of Christ so that believers can be dispensed with Christ's very life on earth to corporately express Him. This is God's ultimate intention and this is His heart desire.

[@jacobnsia8742]

Waoooooo this is lovely the two of them are great just peaceful and wisdom all the way I love it God bless the two of you ❤

[@kwesinaami2580]

I thank God for Dr. Abel Damina 🙏 he’s impacting a lot of believers by the grace of God. Proper teaching precept upon precept 🎉🎉

[@LARZVIKY]

In Mathew 6 Jesus gave guidelines on Praying, fasting and Giving and emphasized on REWARDS!!!!! FOR THEM

[@finamasamuel4825]

Jesus operated under the law of Moses. He needed to teach that way to bring them to light.

[@finamasamuel4825]

Jesus also said, if u don't forgive others God will not forgive u... All that was the law...

[@LARZVIKY]

@@finamasamuel4825 So what's your point sir)ma

[@olujimiogedengbe2465]

​@@finamasamuel4825so no need to forgive others? So you can arbor unforgiveness and still expect forgiveness from God? Do you even remember that Jesus emphasize this principle again in the parable of the servant who was forgiven by his master but refused to forgive his fellow servant

[@afriyievictor]

Paul you brought this noble man to your show to share his view of the true gospel not to argue with him... more over you are in the least capacity to argue with him when it comes to the word and gospel...Your way of asking questions were too bad...you dont even give him space to answer and explain the question you ask him. You are kind trying to force him into a corner but he refuses to be concerned by you his level of knowledge will always make a way for him

[@thurpe_johnson]

He has not committed any crime.... He is engaging intelligently. He brings the best out of this interview. Fantastic

[@samuelamoabeng-agyei3653]

Well questioned and Well answered

[@benedictolele]

​@thurpe_johnson being a good listener is an integral part of intelligent engagement! You cannot engage with someone whom you have refused to allow talk or make his point

[@nanayawasamoahafriyie]

Can you interview him

[@Freepd]

Foolish

[@samuelamoabeng-agyei3653]

Well questioned and Well answered

[@TheAfricawewant-f4s]

It sadness seeing Africans who could have been space engineers, business men, entrepreneurs, discussing doctrines that they also learned from other people! Foreign doctrines

[@davidchinenye3238]

Thank you sir Dr Abel , Dr Paul came to defend falsehood but thank God for Dr Abel precision and knowledge

[@martinmbithi8270]

Thank you Lord for bringing Dr.Damina near me.

[@Peggyg13]

He hit the nail on the head right their - Prosperity gospel is a transactionary gospel where you must bribe God before anything can be done for you .

[@atosakyi4619]

Just need more of these type of deliberations. Very educative. Can you do more of these biblical questions and insights so people who argue about The word of God without necessarily being true or matured Christians can be set free by the truth of God’s word please

[@Nathan_Sekyere]

Dr. Abel Damina.... God bless you

[@rem_kay]

The Minster asked an important question that Paul dodged 😅. Why can’t God do it for us without we giving anything? What did we give to him before He sacrificed Christ for our sins?

[@arkohgeorge9136]

Paul never dodged nothing

[@benjibenjamin1118]

He dodged almost all Dr Daminas questions in such a sly manner that you would need to be attentive to realize these things he was doing ….. once again we not talkin just of damina just cause . But pay attention to the amount of times he had to walk over the minister or continuously change the topic or answer against the minister

[@benjibenjamin1118]

Check from 2.38 visible ( he ddnt even breathe before answering)

[@abrefahameyaw3851]

wooow!!!! This is deep revelation. Very interesting interview, I cant stop listening to this Man Of God

[@stankwus8679]

The way Nigeria pastors understood this bible ,if they use it it in providing leadership and governance, Nigeria will be great. Pastor Abel is outstandingly brilliant and his teachings are realistic and honest. I am not a christain, but I am loving his teachings!

[@KK-de5ty]

I like the calmness of Dr Damina

[@zimemathembinkosi6483]

Your preaching approach is informative ,intriguing ,full of light of the world which is Christ .

[@emekaalex2214]

God bless you Mr Paul for your alertness on the scriptures. It's perfectly in order to interrogate a teacher's views, especially when it has to do with our souls. Thanks again for a good job here.

[@davidogbua1836]

I just love Dr abel

[@olaajayi6518]

The so called prosperity gospel changed my life. Giving is just a way to release your faith!

[@marthatladi-7012]

Dr Damina you got 100% pass. Hallelujah 🙏

[@cleopas_michael0]

I praise YAHWEH for Dr Damina's life.

[@blessingcarter7408]

the patience he is displaying makes me believe in his argument more.

[@kelvinsonventures2531]

Papa Abel Damina you are too good more blessings Sir (4:00)

[@oseikwame7066]

We have a long way to go, anyway God bless Dr. Able

[@Pst.Fred_RCCG]

Mr. Paul thanks. You've done very well 👏 👌 👍 😊

[@Freepd]

I agree with Paul on the Cornelius point. You can’t ignore anything in the scripture. The bible says all scripture is given by the inspiration of God.

[@rexlion4510]

Does anyone think Cornelius subscribed to the prosperity gospel? Does anyone think he 'gave alms to get a temporal financial blessing'? Nonsense! Cornelius' alms came up before God because he gave with a pure heart and pure motives: love for people and obedience to God's will.

[@kunleadeolu4886]

The host turned this to a debate. He’s so indoctrinated that he’s ready to argue every question he asked. The guest is knowledgeable, but the host wants to put him in a difficult corner, putting words in his mouth. You can do better man

[@benedictolele]

Very very unprofessional conduct by the host

[@PrincessMawuena-zc7jx]

I'm telling you. He's not ready to learn and interjects too much

[@joshuajoe3918]

I think he did well. So that both sides can be exposed. I believe he did that intentionally.

[@robertampiaw806]

Mr. Adom. This Osofo is indeed Osofo. Don't force something which is not on him. He would have been a great preacher if he had been in Ghana. He knows God's Word very well more than you do. Please don't argue with him. Listen to wisdom!

[@Nathan_Sekyere]

Exactly...

[@arkohgeorge9136]

why do u think Paul is forcing something on him...master listen to Pauls ascrtions and be open to other peoples opinions...dont be myopic minded..Paul equally is good at the bible...A Ghanaian will always look down on his fellow Ghanaian...

[@karikariappau2161]

Dr Damina is a Sage I like him now

[@benban8055]

2 Timothy 3:16 ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: ALL SCRIPTURE!!!

[@olasejoeayelo9215]

Thanks for sharing this. Which means men were moved by the spirit in ways to act or speak.

[@nicholasngan-u9s]

Dr Abel Damina is a God sent. The interviewer should humble himself and learn under the auction and grace of God open the life of his servant. It is God himself that have granted him the grace into deep secret things of God. Thank you sir.

[@doctrineofmessiah]

If we are discussing this at such a time where we should be growing to the full stature of Christ, it is surely true that the church is not ready

[@lehlogonolomaila7587]

Abel Damina, Grace Abounds Sir!

[@geralddelali8880]

I believe giving is sacrifice and if one is believing God for a major miracle, sacrificing a substance with faith behind it moves God to action on your behalf. Your sacrifice is not a bribe to God but sacrifice (works) with faith works better with God than just faith. Abraham, Isaac, Noah, David, and others all sacrificed something to God. it could be a sacrifice of thanksgiving or a sacrifice of request.

[@2MuchGh]

Paul is a great, brave and intelligent journalist Dr Damina is great but has a challenge with scripture

[@fasergandhi2108]

This interview is good. He exposed the heresies of Damina. Did I not hear him agree with prosperity gospel??

[@PALouis]

Many of you need personal encounter to build personal conviction

[@brighttwum6119]

Paul u will need 2 hours for this kind interview

[@7perry]

God loves a cheerful giver.We give because the Lord is in us and a person who gives expresses Gods love to the world and Cornelius's giving was pleasing to the Lord. ■ 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

[@evansglobal1]

Hmm, interesting 🤤. Here are my thoughts on this issue 🤔: First of all, there's no such thing as the ‘prosperity’ gospel, it's nowhere in Scriptures. That name tag was invented by the critics of prosperity, not the so-called prosperity preachers. The only gospel Jesus Christ and His Apostles preached is the gospel of God's Kingdom (Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 4:23; 6:10; 6:33; 9:35; 10:7; 13:19; Mark 1:14-15; Romans 14:17; etc). The right term for this is materialism, which means ‘trusting in one's wealth’ or ‘greed for wealth’. Secondly, God is not against prosperity. In fact, it's his will to see His children prosper (Deuteronomy 8:18; 29:9; Joshua 1:7-8; Job 36:11-12; Psalms 35:27; 118:25; 3 John 1:2). We see God bless His children many times in Scriptures and even in contemporary times. It's only a witch that hates progress. Thirdly, we should be careful with how we approach this issue of prosperity in our Christian dialogues. It's obvious that most Christians condemn people for being wealthy, whereas it takes financial and material wealth to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:7-8). Most preachers capitalise on this to vilify other ministers of God and make themselves appear genuine by calling others false. This is witchcraft and evil in my opinion, as it bring division and confusion into the Church. Suspicions is gradually replacing discernment among Christians. We now suspect every successful minister of God and tag them false even when they're not preaching any false doctrine, simply because they're wealthy. Even ordinary Christians are targeted by and vilified as if being rich is evil. Most times, we twist the Scriptures to suit our narratives, and it shouldn't be. We should stick with the Bible, not the opinions of men. There are still genuine Christians making money through legit means. Not every wealthy preacher out there is a charlatan. Most of them are just genuinely blessed by God and your criticisms will never stop them. Fourthly, I sense hypocrisy among those criticising prosperity. They preach against prosperity, but they themselves are wealthy. They encourage Christians to remain poor but they make money off their books, Merch, KZbin channels, websites and other resources they monetise. If indeed they were honest, why are they making money while encouraging others to be poor? Isn't that witchcraft? Why don't they demonetize all their platforms and resources? You can clearly see the hypocrisy of the critics. Lastly, Jesus Christ supported prosperity in the Gospels and even promises material wealth to His servants (Mark 10:28-31). He doesn't condemn riches or those who are wealthy, like most Christians do nowadays. Most of us today misinterpret Jesus Christ when he said “…How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” (Mark 10:23). We often think He meant that rich people won't enter God's Kingdom. But if you'd just read further, you'll see Jesus explaining what he meant: “…Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 10:24-25). You can see that Jesus was referring to those who trusted in riches, not all rich men. We should stop twisting the Scriptures to fit our narratives. In conclusion, we should be grounded on the Holy Scriptures and stand for the truth. While it's healthy that we stand against falsehood and wickedness in the Church (Ephesians 5:11-14), we should be careful not to ‘throw away both the baby and the bathwater together’. We should stop condemning the entire notion of Kingdom prosperity simply because some few charlatans have perverted it for their selfish interests. It's imperative that we stick with the truth from the Scriptures and avoid being sentimental or biased in order to understand the truth. I hope this helps someone out there. Remain blessed in Jesus' mighty name, amen. #EvangelistGlobal #TrueTalk #TruthUncensored #StayBlessed

[@chipuul]

Wonderful interview

[@ogwalmorish7487]

Very Sound

[@Cool12_782]

This is a debate and not an interview

[@Unique34994]

Poul actually proved that he was ready to argue with out any knowledge on Bible and it's really stupid

[@femolante]

Pastor Abel was really awesome and no matter how knowledgeable he is. He doesn't have the full understanding of GOD. I don't think it's ok to preach against giving. Rather he needs to preach against scam Pastors deceiving people to make money

[@mlunghisitlemo939]

You clearly misunderstood him

[@dadirayichamunorwa8430]

The host is debating not interviewing

[@musangcobo7610]

Good Combo .. best ever interview ❤...Well done we are learning 🎉

[@raphaelbrukeemakpor6105]

You more than the people you interview

[@silasimuere5485]

Give it shall be given unto you, good measure press down shaken together shall men give unto you. Luke 6:38 It is more blessed to give than to receive. Act 20:35 Jesus said when you give, let your left hand not know what your right hand is giving; but even when you show your given before men, there is still a reward for that person. Matt 6:3 There are a lot of scriptures that collaborate blessings by giving...

[@bandupielts]

Give to who?

[@bandupielts]

Give what?

[@silasimuere5485]

@@bandupielts alms

[@GastonDeverous]

Giving to the poor not to the scammers you call pastors.

[@olujimiogedengbe2465]

​@@GastonDeverousplease read your bible and stop listening to those preaching heresies. Paul asked the church to give so an account might be opened for them....paraphrased

[@pedigreathouse944]

The message of the church is to preach Christ crucified. In preaching Christ crucified the believer will espouse the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22. There's no way a believer will focus on the values of Christ and be poor. The issue with the prosperity gospel is that it has raised covetousness in believers. Where the only focus is to get blessed and chasing after miracles. The Christian is to become a sign and a wonder to the world, not chasing after signs and wonder. There's a church on almost every street in many parts of Nigeria yet the people are a mess. We must ask questions. When the Apostles preached the gospel, Acts 17:6 records that they changed the world. We need to therefore ask what message were they preaching? Many of them were fed to lions because of their faith yet they didn't deny Christ. The essence of today's messages in churches is prosperity and what you can get rather than righteousness. Nigeria is evidence of the message being preached.

[@ron9627]

The interviewer just proved his ignorance, arrogance and belligerence. This is not how you interview a guest on your show. Sad etiquette.

[@Jay_Bless]

Prayer and alms giving formed a memorial before God before Cornelius came to Christ. Simple.

[@oluwafemiobademi5759]

Wrt Cornelius, the text said "your prayers and (kai) thine alms" Kai - a conjunction that links two words together. That context referred as his alm giving was also his prayers to God.

[@PastorDavidDuah]

2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

[@lainafestus9167]

This was a full sermon thank you dr Abel

[@Kirundaapollo]

1 Corinthians 2:14-15 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them,

[@d4air105]

why bring someone if u cant let him speak

[@tamunokipiritetaylor4572]

I want to comment on the passage Acts 10. I don't think Justice was done to it properly-the passage is not just a journalistic report🙃. The story of Cornelius is so important. Why? Well, first of all, Cornelius was a centurion. Who is a centurion? A centurion is a professional officer in the army of ancient Rome who was a commander of the smallest unit of the army called a centuria. In other words, Cornelius was a GENTILE. Now, he was a man who feared God, prayed to him, and gave alms (note that anyone can give alms, a believer or not). In this context, he "believed in God"-this is the hook in this story. This was the early stages in history when the message and story about Jesus was being spread. Some people knew about Jesus but didn't know the significance of what he did and what happened to him (If you start reading from Acts 10:37 you will see this). Most people at this time were still worshipping God in the Jewish way. Cornelius was one of these men. What was the message here? It was about the gospel of Jesus Christ (Acts 10:43) reaching the Gentiles, establishing that it was not just for the Jews (Acts 10:9-33). Cornelius feared God but was short of two necessary things: The Significance of Jesus Christ (The Way, The Truth, and The Life) and why he should believe in him. Secondly, the Holy Spirit. This was what God wanted to bring to him. (Acts 10:34-48) It was not his giving that caused God to bring the gospel to him. It was because of the fear of God and the way he acted (Acts 10:34). Does it mean that it's everyone who gave something that God sent the message to? What of the people who feared God but didn't give alms? What of the people that don't know him or fear him? The gospel of Jesus is FREE FOR ALL. Another way to look at this is that he wasn't giving alms to receive anything from God, but out of his fear(love) of God-those are two different things. If you see Acts 8:26-39 you'll see another gentile. This time around, he was reading from the book of Isaiah. He couldn't understand the passage of the Scripture because he didn't know about Jesus Christ(again, we see here that he is short of the two necessary things) but was still worshipping God in the Jewish way.

[@ifeakachukwuenuma7696]

This is very sound. Cornelius's giving wasn't because he wanted God to bless Him but because he feared God.

[@auscarmichael]

The interviewer did a good job on this.

[@Peggyg13]

God does not need mobilization. He’s not a contractor. Bars ! !

[@obedobeng1704]

It's time the church starts praying for Abel Damian... HE IS SOOOO CONFUSED

[@SylvieDavid-t1f]

Very confused my dr

[@patrickterkpernagmor914]

I'll say a prayer for you too my brother. Everyone needs it

[@segzypeter2114]

You are the one who's confused here young man... You need prayers instead so as to let out of the bondage wrong doctrine has put you into.

[@obedobeng1704]

@@segzypeter2114 OK teacher of the Word

[@obedobeng1704]

@@segzypeter2114 please pray 4 me and my household too

[@luzukongozi3019]

Give Dr damina a chance to answer.

[@ericasempah6207]

Paul you are experienced enough to be loosely cutting out your guest and not allowing him to provide fuller clarification on his submission. This doesn’t speak well of your supposed professionalism- with due respect

[@mlunghisitlemo939]

He is emotionally weak.

[@AaronNgwira-rx1vn]

Can you try to interview. Pastors like randy skeete. Please. I have a challenge with this interpretation.

[@philipamankwa579]

Abraham never gave to receive blessings. He was already blessed He gave just out of obedience to God

[@FaithWalkBenefits]

I was shocked when I was in Ghana in 2015. Visited a church and the preacher said I saw something...People should bring 1000 gh cedis for that particular prayer deliverance. As the 1000 cedis was not forth coming the money was reduce to 500 then 200 and finally 100. If an arm robber was in the church they can easily pay for any amount. However a poor or average person who need that particular prayer deliverance badly went home with their situations due to lack of money. From there I realised this is not biblically. Could be an attempt the pastors are riching out themselves. Sad observation!

[@samk6417]

Hmmmm… The day Jesus appears 😢

[@bandupielts]

This is not a sound interview but interrogatory

[@arkofcovenant9256]

PROFOUND INTERVIEW

[@everythingentertainmenttv7910]

Jesus said Give and it shall be given unto you good measure pressed down and shaking together shall men add to your bossom. You would have quoted this for him to explain 😂.

[@septembersss4117]

Dr.Abel knows his story

[@charleskabagema9721]

Not a single word should be removed from the bible dr.God bless you tieth and giving can't be taken out of the bible the bible u cannot take any word out this is your perspective the word dosent change or need any explanation it is very clear that colonerious' giving remind God of us before it was Jewish and us gentiles we where remembered through one man who was generous feared God and his giving was the key for us .God bless you Dr.

[@ajanipauladetunji412]

This guy wouldn't even allow Dr. ABEL to talk...he is always cutting him short.

[@auscarmichael]

Freely give also include NOT SELLING YOUR MESSAGES IN BOOKS AND CDs

[@ElPhyl]

Sorry to say this but I don’t see wisdom in bringing someone to your show and then you trying argue with the person …. What’s the point.

[@kennedyaddae-minkah4453]

The last time I checked in the bible I never saw anything as Prosperity gospel so it's no point dwelling on but rather to talk about salvation

[@kwameopoku9146]

That was obedience.

[@mugieezzie7015]

Paul listen to the answers abit some good questions though

[@daalaalalibo957]

First off, Cornelius feared God Secondly, he gives arms to the people; which is charity and brotherly kindness God bless who's does charity and brotherly kindness

[@VictorIgwe-un7zm]

Is this Paul really have the knowledge on how to interview someone he just brought this pastor to be arguing with him

[@clydembah5159]

Isn’t it rather strange how this interviewer sometimes come across as argumentative?

[@benjibenjamin1118]

I wonder why I watched this lol Cause the show is totally based on what the interviewer believes rather than what the guest has to share in thought

[@danoku5582]

How about seed sowing. Is it legal?

[@matthewgodspower5224]

In as much as I disagree with Dr. Abel on some of his arguments, the giving of Cornelius got noticed by God because, he gave out of pity; not expecting to be payed back. Proverbs 19:17. In other words, Cornelius giving was unconditional.

[@chidozieabbah5189]

God is not Nigerian Police that requires mobilization to work. He gives all freely. If in your own thankful heart, you wish to do good by giving to people as a sign of thanksgiving to God, its okay , but the giving is not why God did something for you.

[@highwaymissions1]

Im surprised to see some people hailing Abel here. Meanwhile, his answer on the Cornelius story is obviously not satisfactory.

[@MARKLINQ]

The technological ideas were freely given by God yet we still pay for Tickets... why are they not free as well?

[@HilariousShocked]

Is this interview or argument. For me I will never honor such invitation again

[@quaynormichael8319]

Christians we have to study eiiii

[@godwintechnology8202]

Is it a debate or an interview? For me , it's the first one.

[@kingdomambassadors193]

Mr Paul Adom. Please allow the man to speak and explain himself You keep interrupting Sir.

[@timothykorley6319]

Ah..... he's talking too much

[@kingdomambassadors193]

@@timothykorley6319 ukr

[@sethnyarko7004]

My host well-done for this enlightenment, BUT I SUGGEST YOU GIVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR GUEST TO EXPLAIN. FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING. THE INTERJUCTIONS I THINK WILL NOT HELP THE IN MATURED GOD BLESS YOU