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Christianity EtcRe: The Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op): 8:02am On Oct 01, 2012
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I have seen the SCOAN and listened to him several times even more than other preachers. But i am not convinced and never WILL except the holy spirit tells me otherwise.
I know he does have power and has done miracles and wonders, but it takes more than that to move me.
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I have seen the SCOAN and listened to him several times even more than other preachers. But i am not convinced and never WILL except the holy spirit tells me otherwise.
I know he does have power and has done miracles and wonders, but it takes more than that to move me.
Even if the holyspirit speaks you will not still believe, even John tell Jesus if he is the christ or they should wait for another, were as it was in is presence heaven open to declear Jesus the christ when he baptise him.
Christianity EtcRe: The Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op): 6:59am On Oct 01, 2012
Callotti: Bullsheeet!
illiterate who wins congregation with bags of rice.
I only watched him once and was appalled by his appearance.
Not to mention his 'thick' bush, ARIGIDI-ONDO, Nigerian-accent. . .like one of the houseboys we had those days!
Tufiakwa! grin
the prophet origi is not the issue here, do even chris came from nazzaret the most poorest place in isreal, yet God rais a messiah for the world from that place
Christianity EtcRe: The Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op): 6:49am On Oct 01, 2012
Tb Joshua is the Jesus of our time
Christianity EtcRe: The Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op): 8:59pm On Sep 30, 2012
Tb Joshua is the only hope for the world expecially Nigeria
Christianity EtcThe Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op): 6:18pm On Sep 30, 2012
WARNING!!! Before you read: This article is not intended to persuade or convince anyone, but as a testament to the world for future reference when it does become generally known.
Charismatic Nigerian preacher Temitope Balogun Joshua – known simply as TB Joshua – could easily remind one of those fire and brimstone prophets such as Isaiah and Amos, Elijah and Jeremiah who traverse the world of the Old Testament. But it’s quite easy to deal with the fact that he’s just a mere prophet and very unassuming, sent by God, but then it occurs to us that, even Jesus at the time of his ministry was also regarded as nothing more than a prophet. When in actual fact he was the much awaited messiah. Typical to God’s notoriously secretive ways (Jesus Christ said he would come back like a thief in the night), we may perhaps have history repeating itself with the coming of TB Joshua if we care to look at the evidences staring at us in the face. He seems to be the Name on every one’s lips as far as spiritual walk and warfare is concerned, with unofficial blogs and websites rising up in his name, unofficial Facebook and twitter accounts basking in the aura that comes from the mention of his name that the scoan itself has a very hard time dealing with them all upon the disclaimers they put forward from time to time. The internet is constantly flooded with fresh news about him, some for, others against. Just as the people in Jesus day were divided concerning Him. He appears now to be at the centre of all topics in Christendom.
Some have speculated that TB Joshua is perhaps a descendant of the Old Testament prophet; the prophets would go about anointing one king, denouncing another and predicting the death of others as in the touching episode involving prophet Isaiah and King Hezekiah.
But TB Joshua is unlike any prophet known to man throughout history, even from the earliest Bible times. The testimony of his unique works clearly bears witness to the fact that Calling TB Joshua a prophet is no different from calling a professor of English one who can read and write .
I wouldn’t want to go through the daily occurrences of healings and deliverances in scoan which in quality and quantity is clearly unmatched by even that of all other ministers of God in the world combined , but to that which I would regard as the greatest of his miracles so far: The Five Wise Men The Five Wise Men; Mentored by TB Joshua and dependable enough to continue His mission after His departure from this earth.
When TB Joshua introduced the 5 wise men, he so powerfully explained and emphasized that the wise men are the equals of the Apostles of Christ we read about in the scriptures, that no apostle sent from God above can be above the level of the wise men . I was totally astounded at his words that day. What was more revealing in his words that day apart from the spiritual level of the wise men was the fact that Tb Joshua spoke here with an authority far greater than that of any other prophet. He speaks here only as Jesus Himself would, not just man, not just evenas a prophet. Even more of a mystery for us to decipher is this question.
Where and when in human history has it been seen or heard that a living General of God raised men equal to him in deed who could very well continue his mission after his departure from earth with the promise that more of them are in the making?
As for our modern day pastors and prophets, by any chance I’ve heard of none, talk less of seeing with my own eyes. They all came with powerful anointing and left with it.
The closest to this was Elijah and our lord Jesus Christ, But both their disciples became fully effective representatives after their master’s departure and here we have someone called a “ prophet ” having such extensions of himself even while he yet lives. http://watchtbjoshua./2012/09/15/the-second-coming-of-tb-joshua/

Christianity EtcThe Second Coming Of TB Joshua by Albert708(op):
WARNING!!! Before you read: This article is not intended to persuade or convince anyone, but as a testament to the world for future reference when it does become generally known.
Charismatic Nigerian preacher Temitope Balogun Joshua – known simply as TB Joshua – could easily remind one of those fire and brimstone prophets such as Isaiah and Amos, Elijah and Jeremiah who traverse the world of the Old Testament. But it’s quite easy to deal with the fact that he’s just a mere prophet and very unassuming, sent by God, but then it occurs to us that, even Jesus at the time of his ministry was also regarded as nothing more than a prophet. When in actual fact he was the much awaited messiah. Typical to God’s notoriously secretive ways (Jesus Christ said he would come back like a thief in the night), we may perhaps have history repeating itself with the coming of TB Joshua if we care to look at the evidences staring at us in the face. He seems to be the Name on everyone’s lips as far as spiritual walk and warfare is concerned, with unofficial blogs and websites rising up in his name, unofficial Facebook and twitter accounts basking in the aura that comes from the mention of his name that the scoan itself has a very hard time dealing with them all upon the disclaimers they put forward from time to time. The internet is constantly flooded with fresh news about him, some for, others against. Just as the people in Jesus day were divided concerning Him. He appears now to be at the centre of all topics in Christendom.
Some have speculated that TB Joshua is perhaps a descendant of the Old Testament prophet; theprophets would go about anointing one king, denouncing another and predicting the death of others as in the touching episode involving prophet Isaiah and King Hezekiah.
But TB Joshua is unlike any prophet known to man throughout history, even from the earliest Bible times. The testimony of his unique works clearly bears witness to the fact that Calling TB Joshua a prophet is no different from calling a professor of Englishone who can read and write .
I wouldn’t want to go through the daily occurrences of healings and deliverances in scoan which in quality and quantity is clearly unmatched by even that of all other ministers of God in the world combined , but to that which I would regard as the greatest of his miracles so far: The Five Wise Men The Five Wise Men; Mentored by TB Joshua and dependable enough to continue His mission after His departure from this earth.
When TB Joshua introduced the 5 wise men, he so powerfully explained and emphasized that the wise men are the equals of the Apostles of Christ we read about in the scriptures, that no apostle sent from God above can be above the level of the wise men . I was totally astounded at his words that day. What was more revealing in his words that day apart from the spiritual level of the wise men was the fact that Tb Joshua spokehere with an authority far greater than that of any other prophet. He speaks here only as Jesus Himself would, not just man, not just evenas a prophet. Even more of a mystery for us to decipher is this question.
Where and when in human history has it been seen or heard that a living General of God raised men equal to him in deed who could very well continue his mission after his departure from earth with the promise that more of them are in the making?
As for our modern day pastors and prophets, by any chance I’ve heard of none, talk less of seeing with my own eyes. They all came with powerful anointing and left with it.
The closest to this was Elijah and our lord Jesus Christ, But both their disciples became fully effective representatives after their master’s departure and here we have someone called a “ prophet ” having such extensions of himself even while he yet lives. http://watchtbjoshua./2012/09/15/the-second-coming-of-tb-joshua/

PoliticsRe: TB Joshua, Obasanjo - The Two Most Popular Nigerians In South Africa by Albert708(m): 2:13pm On Sep 13, 2012
Prophet Tb Joshua is the greates of all the men of God in Nigeria almost all the Africa nations want to visit is church in Nigeria, thousands of prigrims come to SCOAN every sunday to attend its sunday service. If u watch emmanuel.tv you will see what i am talken about.
SportsKingson Blows Lid On$300,000 Bribe Offer At 2006 World Cup by Albert708(op): 4:42pm On Sep 10, 2012
Former Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson has, staggeringly, admitted that he rejected a$300,000 bribe in the 2006 Fifa World Cup. The player was charmed into throwing Ghana's second game group match against the Czech Republic.
Speaking at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria, the player said the then-rated number two side from Eastern Europe were supposed to have won 2-0, had he taken up the offer.
"I got confused weighing the options of getting richer by $300,000 after that match, where as all that I would get in the event of a Ghana victory would be much less - just $3000," the goalie told Emmanuel TV, the church's broadcast arm.
According to Kingson, his wife was the biggest influence in his refusal of the offer. "But my wife said, 'Richard, I love you not because of your money, so don't get tempted by this offer to lose your dignity and credibility."
Kingson was eventually rated one of the top three goalkeepers in that Germany 2006 World Cup and eventually, Ghana won the game 2-0 thanks to goals from Asamoah Gyan and Sulley Muntari.
Ghana went on to beat the USA 2-1 in their last group match to qualify for the second round before succumbing to a 2-0 defeat to eventual champions, Italy.
Testimony
Richard Kingson was at the SCOAN with his wife of 15 years to thank God and the Bishop for a recent deliverance. The former Black Stars goalkeeper recently took to social networking site Facebook to dismiss rumours that his wife is a witch.
He wrote on his Facebook wall: "My wife is not a witch."
Richard Kingson and his wife have been in the news this week for all the bad reasons. It is alleged that the wife of Kingson, Adelaide Tawiah, confessed to controversial pastor TB Joshua that she bewitched her husband, putting his career in disarray and making him impotent.
In a shocking television confession which has allegedly put the entire family in total confusion, Richard Kingston’s wife confessed on Emmanuel TV at The Synagogue Church in Nigeria that she has messed up his life since they got married twoyears ago. http://sports.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201209/93609.php

Christianity EtcThe British Spy In SCOAN; What Did He Find? by Albert708(op):
Our previous post on the exposure of Giles Hurst as a spy in scoan was met with mixed reactions, some commenters were happy that the traitor was exposed, others chastised us with pathetic excuses one of which boldly claims that nobody bothers about spies unless they have something to hide, but wouldn’t these people themselves bother if they were actually spied upon to the last minute of their privacy? You may have nothing to hide as an individual but would it feel comfortable to have someone spy on you not knowing for what purpose or who they work for? How safe and secure would it make you feel? Is it an action you would welcome with open arms when it poses a security threat to your life and all those around you?

As unwelcome as the idea would be to nearly everyone, we actually got certain comments justifying the spy attempts at scoan, which we believe should put everyone especially fans of TB Joshua’s ministry on red alert.

So for those who think we’re actually going overboard with the issue of Giles Hurst being a spy in SCOAN believe us, we aren’t. The scenario of spies in Scoan isn’t one to be taken lightly; perhaps it would help if you considered the undercover BBC and Sky undercover agents who went to Scoan London with spy cameras and the rest or perhaps the mysterious disappearance of Wiseman Harry’s luggage on his arrival to the US before the Revival, to help appreciate our concern on this, these sneaky actions all stress a salient point- the lengths people are willing to go to uncover whatever mystery lies in the SCOAN and we’ve put forward some reasons in a previous post for our opinion that Giles Hurst came to Scoan in the capacity of a spy.

Now one question remains unanswered in our last post. If Giles Hurst came to Scoan as a spy what actually did he find, and how much information did he get access to? source: https://watchtbjoshua./2012/08/20/giles-hurst-the-british-spy-in-scoan-what-did-he-find/#comment-1115

Christianity EtcHow To End Boko Haram Crisis - T.B Joshua by Albert708(op): 7:12pm On Jul 23, 2012
Getting Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua to speak on pressing national issues came with its obstacles. KEHINDE OYETIMI however got the founder and senior prophet of the Synagogue Church of All Nations to speak. Excerpts:

THE nature of insecurity in Nigeria is bothering everyone. Many people have given various pieces of advice concerning this issue. Will Boko Haram not end in Nigeria?
We are fighting flesh and blood and not the spirit being that causes stealing, killing and destruction. It is until we begin to fight that spirit being that causes killing, stealing and destruction, the battle will not end. Our neighbours are not our enemies. Remember that our neighbours can be our friends; our neighbours can be our enemies; our neighbours can be those who do not share the same faith with us. It is never the will of anyone to kill themselves because of anything unless there is the spirit to kill at work.

You prophesied that from February 27 to April, 2011 there would be serious challenges that would threaten the April 2011 election. You called on the President to intervene in the political crisis in Oyo state because the governor would not be able to represent him in winning the election in the state. You said the president should look beyond PDP for success in his election, that his personality would win the election.

You said the PDP would lose in Ekiti and Osun. You said God showed you that a group would attack people in the Northern part of the country, before and after Christmas in 2010. You predicted the bomb blasts in Abuja, barracks and other states. These prophecies which you gave in September, 2010 to those in authority have all come to pass. You also stated that prayers could avert them. You predicted the Dana plane crash which was published in February this year. How do you see these visions?

Romans 10 verse 9 states that “he that believes has eternal life.” By this statement, the believing means possessing. The instant that you believe, you have whatever you ask that is in accordance to the will of God. The instant that you believe that thing that is according to God's will, it is yours. The instant you believe, you become a possessor of the father's nature. It you confess with your mouth, if you believe in your heart that God has raised Jesus from the dead, in this way, there is a level of confession and believing. It is deep, deeper, deepest.

Everyone that believes has power to prophesy. The belief in our heart is released by faith. The belief to see visions is released by faith out of our mouth.

For many years people have argued that you have no biological child. But now, we hear your daughter graduated in Law from the London School of Economics with second class upper division. What do you have to say?
What do you want me to say?Is she your biological daughter?
(Cuts in) She is my daughter. In fact she is my first daughter. She is my biological child. Those of you who say I have no child, we are yet to hear from your children.

There are so many pastors with big churches that have their children being involved in running the affairs of those places. Don't you want your daughter to be involved in church activities? After her graduation, what is her next line of action?
Due to her excellent performance, she was given admission to study for her masters in International Law in New York University; she also got admission into LSE ( London School of Economics) and also to UCLA and other universities in Colombia for her masters.

You went to Jerusalem many years ago. After you returned, there have been miracles taking place in your church. What happened to you there?
I have been in the field of God's work before that trip. I only went there to see where my father, Jesus Christ went, the things he touched.

What are the next events that would happen in Nigeria?
You want me to book an appointment with God. I will do so. Come next time; I will tell you.


http://www.tribune.com.ng/sun/church-features/7960-how-to-end-boko-haram-crisis-tb-joshua#.UAw3tkK0FFw.twitter

Christianity EtcRe: Tb Joshua Give 4million To More Than 300 Hundren Nigeria Deported From Libya. by Albert708(op): 6:27pm On Jul 23, 2012
you nor no in church go meet harm
Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua Edited Colorado Video Prophecy? by Albert708(m): 6:17pm On Jul 23, 2012
Kay 17: Despite the obvious fraud, ppl still back him. This is irresponsible.
did he steal your morning, did he beg you to come to is church, why can you people just leave this man of God alone.
Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua Edited Colorado Video Prophecy? by Albert708(m): 8:19pm On Jul 22, 2012
kingoflag: God!

Is it poverty that made you people so id*iotic?!
you speak more than a poor, proverty have block your head to know the truth... Tb Joshua is a man of God go and die.
Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua Edited Colorado Video Prophecy? by Albert708(m): 8:09pm On Jul 22, 2012
Tb Joshua is a man of God and he is man God father no matter what welther any one like it or not and i don't care what so ever any one have to say about him he is my one and only.

Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua Edited Colorado Video Prophecy? by Albert708(m): 8:04pm On Jul 22, 2012
jujukemist: The people defending TB are not christians, this we know,if they were, they would have seen the fraud in this fake fraud.
We knew long time ago that TB is fake-any so called man of God that draws all attention to himself and not to Jesus is fake.Remember, that you can prophesy doesnt make you genuine-thats what Jesus,whom we all claim to follow SAID cool PERIOD!
the way you her talken is obvious that you are not a christian if you read your bible very well you will know that God said you should not juged or call another false.
Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua Edited Colorado Video Prophecy? by Albert708(m): 7:58pm On Jul 22, 2012
Dambudzo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOL7L80P4PI

This video was posted a month ago. T.B Joshua predicts a us military personnel killing many people at army barracks.

Fast forward to today and Emmanuel TV uploads this video saying T.B Joshua correctly predicted the Colorado massacre

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7uu5H4tfPg

Strange isn't it, T.B Joshua is wearing the same clothes in both videos and using the same language. Come to your own conclusion.


Update :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUUdnTzOJUM&list=UUwJiws5C8jMWFGjJeNAbDCQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Here is one video which compares the two clips side by side. Come to your own conclusion
what can you say about the healing family reconciliation and other good works God is using tbj to do.
Christianity EtcTb Joshua Give 4million To More Than 300 Hundren Nigeria Deported From Libya. by Albert708(op): 6:10pm On Jul 22, 2012
During the crisis in Libya, nationals of many countries were sent home by their national governments. News reached Emmanuel TV in May, however that there were 300 Nigerians in prison in Libya that had not yet been brought back. Many were pregnant and many had been killed. They urged Prophet T.B. Joshua to air their plight on Emmanuel TV so the presidency could be made aware and intervene in their affair. Shortly after Emmanuel TV made their situation known, the governmentof Nigeria assisted in deporting them back to Nigeria.
They are in The SCOAN right now,appreciating the great work of God in the life of Prophet T.B. Joshua and how God used him to rescue them from an unknown fate in a foreign country and bring them safely home.
Truly, Jesus Christ is the Restorer and Reconciler!. Prophet T.B. Joshua appreciates all involved in returning the Nigerians in Libya back to their homes. He acknowledged the good work of the government in attending to the needs of all of their nationals in other countries and appreciated their response.
He then presented 4 million naira and bags of rice to them on behalf of the nation of Nigeria.
Christianity EtcRe: A London Spies In Nigeria Exposed!!! by Albert708(op): 4:09pm On Jul 21, 2012
The white want to take our only bride from us.
Christianity EtcA London Spies In Nigeria Exposed!!! by Albert708(op): 10:50am On Jul 21, 2012
With TB Joshua continuously astonishing the world with mind blowing healing and deliverance meetings, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to assume that there are many who seek to know the source of his works and the secret of his super natural powers, it is in this regard we affirm that lots of spies have been sent to SCOAN at different times to decipher the prophets ways, discover the inner workings of the ministry and in the end discover the supposed hidden secret of His powers which are clearly not of this world.
One of those believed to be a spy in Scoan during his one year stay at SCOAN was Giles Hurst.. READ MORE: http://watchtbjoshua./2012/07/20/espionage-threat-in-scoan-army-spy-giles-hurst-exposed/#comment-794

Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua ‘US Mass Killing’ Prediction Comes To Pass As Gunman Kills 12 by Albert708(op): 9:47am On Jul 21, 2012
MacDaddy01: A grown person believing in magical prophesies, is that mature?


TB Joshua is using death to scare you sheep. His predictions are always vague and open to interpretation so that he pr his church can claim that it came to pass whenever something happens.
if is prophecy are vague why can't you make a prophecy that is as vague like this that will come to pass.
Christianity EtcRe: TB Joshua ‘US Mass Killing’ Prediction Comes To Pass As Gunman Kills 12 by Albert708(op): 11:04pm On Jul 20, 2012
MacDaddy01: Rubbish.


Mass killings in America by gunmen are a dime a dozen. TB Joshua needs to try harder. This is a joke
when will you people start beliving this man of God or are you waiten for the day God will come it selve to introduce him to the world.
Christianity EtcTB Joshua ‘US Mass Killing’ Prediction Comes To Pass As Gunman Kills 12 by Albert708(op): 10:10pm On Jul 20, 2012
PREDICTION by maverick Nigerian preacher TB Joshua of random shooting by an American gunman has come to pass with reports confirming the killing of 12 people while 38 were wounded.
CNN reported Friday morning that James Holmes, 24, kicked down a door to enter the packed theatre in Aurora, Colorado, while dressed in a black mask and a bullet-proof vest. The dangerous gunman then threw a smoke grenade and waited for it to explode before firing randomly into the audience using what is believed to be an assault rifle. He also used at least two hand guns, according to reports.
The bloody-thirsty man was later arrested by police and is in custody. He is set to appear in court facing murder charges.
On the 10th June, in a televised Sunday service on Emmanuel TV, TB Joshua told thousands of congregants at the Synagogue Church of All Nations to pray for the United States because he saw what he described as “a gunman with a gun” randomly fatally shooting scores of people.
“I see near or in a barrack a member of the military whether it’s navy or what but he will shoot many people before he gets arrested,” he said then.
The story was first reported by ZimEye .
The prophet warned that the shooting will occur in the same way a blood thirsty man in Norway, last year, shot and killed innocent people.
TB Joshua defended his prophecies saying he was saying bad things because God wanted him to expose Satan. TB Joshua said the idea to expose the evils that will befall people was to urge Christians to pray against death or the accidents in a bid to shame the devil.
TB Joshua has in the past given prophesies that have come to pass including the death of Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika. After the death of wa Mutharika, TB Joshua receiveda tongue-lashing with some including Zimbabwe’s Professor Jonathan Moyo accusing him of being a false prophet and an architect of an intelligence operation to kill the Malawi president.
The Daily Mail reported that Aurora police confirmed that 12 people including a 12-year old died in the horrific attack. About 10 victims were still inside the theatre at the time of writing.
Scores of injured victims are now fighting for their lives; the youngest is just three months old, and is believed to have been shot at blank point range in the back. http://www.zimeye.org/?p=58341 the full prophecy: http://m.youtube.com/rating?gl=US&hl=en&client=mv-google&action_like=1&plid=AATFSQiRm5XmB1v4&v=5TxfGTH6bzI
Christianity EtcRe: T.B Joshua's 1st Child Graduates From LSE With 2.1 by Albert708(op): 2:51pm On Jul 13, 2012
As Serah Joshua is graduating from LSE with second class honours upper division, she has been granted admission at the following international schools to study for her Masters in Law:

Columbia University, NYU, UCLA, LSE
Christianity EtcT.B Joshua's 1st Child Graduates From LSE With 2.1 by Albert708(op): 2:22pm On Jul 13, 2012
Everybody says that TB Joshua has no child but today, to the glory of God, his first child is graduating from London School of Economics, School of Law! Watch live at: www.iamagraduate.com/lse

Her name is Serah Joshua and she came out with second class honours upper division, only one point to first class honours!

Let us remember what the Bible instructs - When you take action in obedience to God, you will prosper!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=241536095967174&id=103470916440360

Christianity EtcCelebrity Priests by Albert708(op): 1:32pm On Jul 06, 2012
TB JOSHUA IN THE ECONOMIST NEWSPAPER


The reputable Newspaper, The Economist, featured Prophet T.B. Joshua in an article where he is quoted as saying, “It doesn’t matter how many people come to services, it’s about how many people are being saved.” Please see the article posted below:

I’m just a humble tele-prophet
“IT DOESN’T matter how many people come to services,” says Temitope Joshua, pastor of Nigeria’s Synagogue Church of All Nations. “It’s about how many people are being saved.” But it is the sheer size of his flock in Lagos that marks out Mr Joshua, better known as Prophet T B Joshua, who runs one of Africa’s mega-churches; 15,000 people attend his services every Sunday. A lot more watch his channel, Emmanuel TV.

The reverend is not alone. Hundreds of years after the first bible-punching missionaries came to Africa to persuade those who practised local religions to turn to a Christian God, conversion has become more of a home-grown affair. Charismatic African pastors, mimicking American evangelists, have gained fame for their forceful preaching, packing their pews and becoming local stars.

The trend is most marked in Nigeria, which hosts Africa’s largest Christian population, 80m-strong. Nigerian churches such as Faith Tabernacle and Christ’s Embassy are expanding into Ghana, Liberia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Most have publicity machines behind them, with jazzy posters advertising spiritual and other benefits. Many of the popular new pastors claim the gift of prophecy and teach a “gospel of prosperity”, which encourages their disciples to pay a tithe (10% of their income) to the church in return for even greater riches from God.

The pastors’ wealth raises eyebrows. Some have their own planes for jetting between the churches and the offices of their sprawling business conglomerates. In March David Oyedopo, reckoned to be Nigeria’s richest pastor by Forbes, a business magazine that puts his wealth at $150m, added an airline to his empire. Such money and fame bring political clout too. Presidents and parliamentarians pick their church with care, in the hope of a holy endorsement.

Some locals grumble that these men (few of these pastors are female) have strayed from the humility exemplified in Christ. When asked whether such criticism is fair, the Reverend Joshua, who sparks controversy by claiming the gift of prophecy, quotes passages from the Bible about the persecuted being blessed. SOURCE: http://www.economist.com/node/21558298
SportsT.B. Joshua Predicted King Davidson's WBO World Title Win by Albert708(op): 11:17am On Jul 05, 2012
KING Davidson has revealed the inspiration behind his WBO International light middleweight victory – a Nigerian prophet who predicted he would become a world champion.

The 27-year-old has been followed his whole career by Nigerian minister and televangelist T.B. Joshua, who gained notoriety for apparently predicting the death of Michael Jackson and faith healing injured sports stars such as Joseph Yobo.

T.B. Joshua founded The Synagogue, Church of All Nations in Nigeria, which attracts 15,000 followers to its weekly services and claims to have healed people will incurable diseases.

Joshua has backed Davidson, both finically and spiritually, and called the Southampton-based fighter moments before he entered the ring to defeat Joseph Lamptey to win the WBO title.

Davidson said: “He called me five minutes before my fight and said ‘be very careful of your opponent, he will try and hit you in the stomach.’ “He then asked me what I would do if someone tries to fight like that. I told him ‘to put up a good guard and keep out of reach.’ “He then said ‘you’ve got the key, now just do it, I know you will win.’ “It inspired me to go out and win and I want to thank him so much for following me throughout this career and everything he has said about me has come to pass.

“He said to me I would become a world champion.

“He told me from the start that this is written in the heavens and no one can change this destiny other than me if I take the wrong path in life.

“He put his reputation on the line and said to people that if I did not become a world champion then they should never ever respect him again.”

Davidson is already receiving offers of fights to defend his title but is about to jet off to Australia for a short break to see his son before coming back and making a decision.

However, he is adamant he would like to make one defence in Nigeria, in front of T.B. Joshua, and then hopes to quickly follow that up with another big fight back in Southampton.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/9797718.Nigerian_prophet_predicted_King_s_world_title_win/
Christianity EtcThe Uniqueness Of Prophet T.B. Joshua by Albert708(op): 5:37pm On Jun 13, 2012
Love him or hate him, he is a public figure that can not be ignored.

Nigerians have become notorious for trickery and bribery the world over. Their notoriety is so wide spread that in some places just possessing a Nigerian passport draws the trail of the police.

In almost every country there are crooks and honest people, Nigeria is no exception. The good news is that all is not rotten, in the basket of rottenness.

But what is it that makes T. B. Joshua unique. By the way, I am neither his fan nor his foe.Below find things that T.B. Joshua does, which other men of God don't.

These are the things that make him a darling of the people despite the negative publicity campaign by his fellow church men and the media.


1. His charity work

He is not the richest when compared to the other Nigerian pastors who are reputedly super rich.

One has five personal jets. Just one similar jet stirred controversy in Malawi when our president bought it, but a certain Nigerian pastor has five of them.

Some own big hotels, printing presses, limousines, and big companies. The irony is, you hardly hear of them giving to the poor, the widows, the lame and the blind.

T.B. Joshua gives liberally, giving out even cars while others are stockpiling them in their compounds.

He gives scholarships and his ministry has helped educate many people up to university level.


2. His humility

He is a down to earth person. He mingles with people, breaks down his English so people can understand while mending marriages and hearts of people.

He is seen having lunch with old people, the lame and what have you. He is seen comforting people and many times he has been heard telling childless parents that he will be their child.

He jokes freely with all while most of the men of God we know, believe in being serious, and by that I mean living a separated life and mingling with nobody.


3. His father heart

He is the only one I know, and I stand to be corrected, who has identified and recruited people, and is training them in his own church.

He is exposing them and even allows them to appear on the television alongside him. Sometimes he even goes back stage while they take charge of the services.

Show me any other minister or leader who has done that. All the others make sure that the television is off limit for any budding or aspiring preacher.

If you find them grooming someone, then, be sure, he is one of their kin and folk, otherwise, NO WAY!!

Some feel so insecure that they have to rush home leaving meetings so that nobody preaches apart from them.


4. He is no globe trotter

Seems like this man knows his mission field – Nigeria. He rarely goes out of his country. He has the courage to send some of his boys to the United States of America to do ministry.

This is a direct opposite of what the ministers we know are doing. This T. B. Joshua man is never excited with foreign trips which others would quickly take up at the expense of their local flock.

He is different. People find him where he is based. People from European countries have to swallow their pride and go to Nigeria if they want him. What a contrast to most preachers we know.

I have deliberately left out issues to do with the way he ministers. Not all people agree on that, that's why others brand him "controversial".

These issues are more theological than otherwise and as you know, the pew man is not conversant with theological issues. He is a bench warmer and a layman sitting at the back of some church. sources: http://www.bulawayo24.com/index-id-opinion-sc-columnist-byo-15458-article-The+uniqueness+of+Prophet+T.B.+Joshua.html

Christianity EtcRe: Why Disasters Are Rampant —TB Joshua by Albert708(m): 8:03am On Jun 12, 2012
Happy brith day man of God may God continuel to uplifted you Amen
Christianity EtcRe: Is Nigeria Morally Better Than U.S? by Albert708(m): 2:25pm On Jun 11, 2012
I want you to know that morality have nothing to do with riches and popularity, remember that the people you just mention their name are satanist. The average America child smoke and drink alcohol, many of them have no respect for their parent. America celebrate sex, all the immoral act will see in the world today originated from them.
PoliticsRe: Prof Dr HM Quraish Shihab Spoke On TB Joshua by Albert708(m): 11:50am On Jun 11, 2012
Shame to our pastors, God says he will raise stone to worship him if man fail to do so, likewise he will raise the muislim to acknowleged is prophet if the christain fail to do so.

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